BCI, BCC or other?

Do you guys think this is a normal BCI, a morph, or something else entirely? Looks like a nice one but I don't want to end up with a boa over 10 ft.
http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pet/4698178492.html

Looks like a BCI, normal boa constrictor.

Understand that you run the risk of "ending up with a 10 foot snake" any time you get into a boa. Even the smaller localities can sometimes grow large. BCI can get up to 10 feet in some circumstances - I've seen them. Boas are large, powerful snakes, so just be prepared.

With that said, BCI typically stay around the 6-8 foot mark - and if you get one as a baby and let it grow with you, you'll know it's temper and when you can play and when you should leave it be for a day or two :) Good luck!

I second BCI. I recently adopted an albino sub adult. She's only 5" but she is a strong snake. Try to handle a larger snake to see if you're into it, because at times my girl is very stubborn. But that goes with learning how to move with and read your reptile.
"Luckily" I have a talker. She will make little hisses and puffs if she doesn't like something. Who knew a snake could be so passive-agressive haha

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Originally Posted by ispitroseas

I second BCI. I recently adopted an albino sub adult. She's only 5" but she is a strong snake. Try to handle a larger snake to see if you're into it, because at times my girl is very stubborn. But that goes with learning how to move with and read your reptile.
"Luckily" I have a talker. She will make little hisses and puffs if she doesn't like something. Who knew a snake could be so passive-agressive haha

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I've handled an 11 foot burmese python which wasn't real hard. He was heavy but I could manage, he was also really chill. I'm strong for my weight but still tiny so I wouldn't have much luck if one decided to coil me though...

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Originally Posted by skinnyrascal

I've handled an 11 foot burmese python which wasn't real hard. He was heavy but I could manage, he was also really chill. I'm strong for my weight but still tiny so I wouldn't have much luck if one decided to coil me though...

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That's good. I've always been a sucker for burms and regularly see/play with them in two shops. It just kills me how hard they are so hard to get a hold of them!
But I'm in your situation. I'm only 5'6 and my boa is taller than me. But IMO boas can be more squirmy until they get settled down.

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Originally Posted by ladywhipple02

Looks like a BCI, normal boa constrictor.

Understand that you run the risk of "ending up with a 10 foot snake" any time you get into a boa. Even the smaller localities can sometimes grow large. BCI can get up to 10 feet in some circumstances - I've seen them. Boas are large, powerful snakes, so just be prepared.

With that said, BCI typically stay around the 6-8 foot mark - and if you get one as a baby and let it grow with you, you'll know it's temper and when you can play and when you should leave it be for a day or two :) Good luck!

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I've handled an 11 foot burmese python so I can do it, but wouldn't want to go much bigger than that. I'd say 10 ft is my limit. I'm only around 110 lbs so I want to feel safe with my snake.
Would you say it'd be safe for me to sit on the couch with one? I could keep some hot water nearby should he ever bite and not let go. It worked on my BP at least.

I'm also considering a medium-to-large lizard like an iguana or tegu. I had an iguana when I was younger and they're really fun, though mine got too aggressive to handle.