what kind of snake should i get?

[tsdsbd]

i put up a post about this earlier, but no answers i will reword it this time tho..


im going to build an enclosure with dimensions of
L7' x W4' x H5'

i would like to have a more rare, exotic type snake to put in the cage, im willing to spend up to 500-750 dollars on it, perferable a snake not opposed to climbing.

maybe a less common type of boa? suggestions!

[Oxylepy]

You're fairly limited in the number of species available that are in captivity. Personally I'd say get a normal BCI, they're gorgeous.

[Crazy4Herps]

If you put that much money towards a really nice BCI, you've got one amazing snake!

A BCC is another option, although they are fairly difficult to care for, are very sensitive, and are known to have regurge problems. It's normally recommended to own a BCI first, for experience. However, if you did go for a BCC, you'd definitely want to put a lot of money into it from a highly reputable breeder (Rio Bravo Reptiles, for example). With BCCs, an expensive snake = a healthy snake.

Then of course there are burms, retics, condas, and rocks, if you're into the true giants.

As for rarity, most BCI and BCC localities aren't rare. The only really rare boas I know of are smaller, such as the Solomon Isle boa.

[omnibus2]

I'm sure you could get a nice boa constrictor, and if you are willing to put up more money there are some real nice color morphs.

[Crazy4Herps]

I'm sure you could get a nice boa constrictor, and if you are willing to put up more money there are some real nice color morphs.

Agreed. Like a sunglow!

[DrLew]

I'vew got some baby rainbow boas due any day now!

[Gkwon]

I want a sunglow so bad

[tsshields]

I know you said that you dont want one that climbs but a TRUE JUNGLE CARPET PYTHON they get decently big not as big as a BOA but they are beautiful snakes a bit nippy as babies but after handling a few times great pets.

Another snake i have heard to be pretty nice and docile snake is the ANACONDA but not the green one they kid to big unless you are looking for that. But im talking about the YELLOW ANACONDA they a really beautiful and neat to look at. People say Anacondas are mean but they arnt i have 6 friends all have yellow and green anacondas and not one has taken a bit. You know if you get bit you had to be doing something the snake didnt want you doing

Another snake if you want big big of course are your retics and burmese but those in my opioion arnt really nice to look at i mean you want a little style and coloring. So defiantly like everyone else said a beautiful sunglow or hypo boa they are defiantly pretty get a good size and obviously are docile when held and played with.

Also think about the madagascar ground boa those are pretty exotic and cool

[Buttons]

He said "NOT opposed" to climbing.

[Mike Schultz]

Get an Olive Python for an enclosure like that!