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Red Tail Boa or Burmese Python?
My finace wants to get another snake. We have a ball python already and I was wondering what would be good as a second snake. We both really like the red tails and have been around them a few times and know the size of both and size isnt an issue to us.
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Re: Red Tail Boa or Burmese Python?
I would not recommend a burm as a second snake. Red tail yes, but not a snake that can reach a size of 100 lbs even for a male.. females 200 lbs or more. That's life threatening size. Most burms are puppy dog tame, but I think more than just BP experience is needed before taking the plunge and buying a burm. 1000s of burms are given up because people don't want them anymore.. they get huge.. requiring at least an 8' cage, and eating rabbits by the pound.
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Re: Red Tail Boa or Burmese Python?
If you want a bigger than average boa, you might want to look at Argentines. They're some of the biggest Boas I've seen. From what I've heard, they can be nippy when young, but generally settle down with patience and handling. Temperment wise, burms are pretty cool, its just the sheer size of them that's a problem for most people.
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Re: Red Tail Boa or Burmese Python?
Argentines are BCO.. (boa constrictor occidentalis) they are still smaller than BCC boas like surinames and guyanans.
Argentine boas have a unique look though, awesome animals.
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Re: Red Tail Boa or Burmese Python?
Originally Posted by Shelby
Argentines are BCO.. (boa constrictor occidentalis) they are still smaller than BCC boas like surinames and guyanans.
Argentine boas have a unique look though, awesome animals.
Oh, oops, I thought they were BCC. I don't know though, they might not get as long as suris, but they're heftier (at least they ones I've seen). Either way, they're gorgeous!
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Re: Red Tail Boa or Burmese Python?
I wouldn't say they're heftier.. ever seen a 10' peruvian BCC? That's hefty!
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