i want a rtb. but...

If price is an issue I wouldnt even get one. Honestly the smallest and generally most docile are the dwarf locality boas. Like the Hogg Island boa. They stay a couple feet smaller and grow slower if fed the right way. They are priced a little higher but I have seen baby hoggs going for around $100.00 give or take. The lighter and less speckled ones go for a bit more. A regular BCI is definately alot more affordable but dont just get one from a pet store if you are not familier with where the snake came from and what its health is.

Just stay away from the BCC's if size is an issue. I have 2 BCC's and it is not unheard of for a female to reach 10ft. They are also thicker and "taller" than a BCI. Meaning the body is higher from belly to spine and more rectangular shaped.

If you get one just be sure you have everything you need beforehand and be prepared to upgrade the housing at least twice before you settle on an adult boa cage at about 3 to 4 years of age.

Look at this link to see a pretty good list of dwarf boas.

http://www.cuttingedgeherp.com/boaconstrictorimperator/

It seems the Tarahumara Mountain Boa is the smallest. Just read all the details for each of these and you will have alot of info.

You should never put a snake around your neck, IMO. Not even a ball python.

When people get bitten in the face, THAT'S usually why.

They have to grip on to hold on, they're up high and afraid which means they're just going to get more stressed and squeeze to hold. Plus if they start squeezing your neck, your blood vessels can expand and make you pass out. Not a good idea with a nice sized boa.
If you need an extended hand or something else to help, get another person or a snake hook.

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Originally Posted by chrispouliot55

yeah. no kidding. i got one evil ferret. haha. if he doesnt want to get out he will let you know. i have tons of pets. i have a golden retrever, black lab, greyhound mix, 3 ferrets, snake, 3 cats. lol. so i know what your sayin. lol

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LOL wow nice man!

yeah. i usually dont hold anything around my neck. unless im holding her and i need to help with somthing and put it up. but thats it. and i might get a bcc i just gotta wait for my bd to come around. and parents to approve. lol

BD? u mean bearded dragon?? whats wrong with it?!

birthday. lol. i wish i had a beardie though :D

ohh lol was gonna say beardies are nice!! :P

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Originally Posted by dembonez

ohh lol was gonna say beardies are nice!! :P

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Yet Expensive!!

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Originally Posted by steveboos

Yet Expensive!!

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rele?! i got mine from a pet store for $99

but at expos its like $50

Maybe expensive to maintain? Haha. Idk. I don't have one. I would like to have a tegu but idk. I'm still thinking I got a wile. I could also buy a new guitar. A baby Taylor! I want one so bad. But I also want a rtb or lizard to bond with and have a nice pet! I can't decide. But the whole reptile thing is my dad hates them. So he has to approve of me getting one first. And I really hope he does