Ball Python vs. Red Tail Boa

[Shaffer]

who'd win in a fight? No i'm joking. I was wondering if someone could compare owning a BP to a RTB. Besides the obvious size difference, are RTB's the same as far as care goes? (given a good viv)

[jglass38]

who'd win in a fight? No i'm joking. I was wondering if someone could compare owning a BP to a RTB. Besides the obvious size difference, are RTB's the same as far as care goes? (given a good viv)

RTBs are a little easier in my opinion. Less need for supplemental heat if the room temp is suitable (I keep mine at about 82-86) and certainly no feeding problems. They are voracious eaters. They are not timid and dont require hides. I am sure I am missing something but I am sure others will jump in.

[Shaun J]

RTBs are a little easier in my opinion. Less need for supplemental heat if the room temp is suitable (I keep mine at about 82-86) and certainly no feeding problems. They are voracious eaters. They are not timid and dont require hides. I am sure I am missing something but I am sure others will jump in.

Red tails do require hides, they just don't use them.

[Shaffer]

Red tails do require hides, they just don't use them.

if they don't use them, why are they required?

[jglass38]

Red tails do require hides, they just don't use them.

If they don't use them, why would you think they are required?

[the_deeb]

How do you think they compare in terms of temperament - both in terms of aggression and how inquisitive and "personable" they are?

[jglass38]

How do you think they compare in terms of temperament - both in terms of aggression and how inquisitive and "personable" they are?

Way more inquisitive and outgoing.

[Shaun J]

If they don't use them, why would you think they are required?

Just incase they want to use them. I worded my post wrong. I meant to say that they are out and about alot.

[tmlowe5704]

How do you think they compare in terms of temperament - both in terms of aggression and how inquisitive and "personable" they are?

I have always heard RTB's to be more aggressive, but like was already mentioned, are voracious eaters.

[sweety314]

My RTBs have yet to refuse a meal, but when Wrigley was young, regurged a couple of times. None of our balls have done that. But Zeus is on a hunger strike right now, and even after having been put in the new homes all our boas, (babies, subs- and adult) have eaten every week.


BUT, Wrigley has been pi**y, esp. right b4 he's gone blue, and I've been tagged by Hera, but not by our balls (Pi**y Snake was the exception there). Even our latest 3 baby boas, Apollo, Petey and Pinky T are very loving and inquisitive.

I enjoy them all, but I can see where our collection is becoming more boa than ball right now.....lol but I see that changing soon! (As soon as I can save for a het pied and het albino pair. )


RuLyn

P.S. Congrats on your latest baby, the RTB.