BCI or BCC

as being new to snake world...could some one give me either a link or an explanation of the difference between BCI and BCC

are there any visual differencs or temperment defferences?

BCI Boa constrictor imperator
BCC boa constrictor constrictor

Big differences in size, colors, sometimes attitudes

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Originally Posted by patthesnakeman

BCI Boa constrictor imperator
BCC boa constrictor constrictor

Big differences in size, colors, sometimes attitudes

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ok..what are these differences?

For instance, BCC Suriname Boa will get about this big

http://www.boa-constrictors.com/Bilder/BigBoa.jpg

BCI like your average petco Columbian will get about this big

http://members.aol.com/dnmaaa/1st/pict3.jpg


Also BCC tend to be a little more aggresive.


here is a good link

http://www.boa-constrictors.com/com/...imperator.html

http://www.boa-constrictors.com/com/...onstrictor.htm

ok so what i've leared...BCI stay a little smaller than BCC and you said BCC are more agrissive in comaparison...where are some good breeders online that i cold buy a BCI? and do breeders sell them differently?

kingsnake.com posts them regularly. what do you mean "sell them differently?"

I see your in Columbus, OH. Neil Golli(breeder I bought my BCI from) is moving up to that area soon from down here in Florida. He is a great guy!

http://www.gollireptiles.com/

Thats his website. If you don't see any Boas up on the page send him an email and he will work with you:gj:. Good luck on your search.

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Originally Posted by patthesnakeman

For instance, BCC Suriname Boa will get about this big

http://www.boa-constrictors.com/Bilder/BigBoa.jpg

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Pat,

Dude that snake is the BIGGEST know BCC in the UK. It is certainly not a representation of the average adult size of any BCC.

Haha I know, I just wanted to show the size difference that can be acheived ;) LOL

The other, and most important thing, to remember with BCC's is that they aren't as easy to care for as BCI. A BCC will get stressed from imperfect husbandry a lot faster then a BCI. I've heard many times of BCC getting stressed and dying from moves (different housed or such) and also from inadequate sized caging. They are not a first time boa owner snake, imo. I'd go with a BCI for your first time.