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April covered this topic very well, and I would like to add that the bcc are without a doubt the lookers of the boa world. and when I get a chance I'll post some of my colombian BCC here. they also are not beginners snakes.
I disagree with the statement that argentines are nippy, they are quite tame when handled and interacted with. they are hissy and vocale and they will bluff you, which can put off people that are not familiar with this type of behavior. and this is one of the things that attracted me to the argentines. that and the fact you can keep them cooler than other boas.
Do your reseach, theres a perfect boa out there for you. :)
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Yeah.. I don't have experience with argys (regretably) but I know my BCCs will hiss up a storm without having any intention to bite (well except for the big one.. she is a stinker.
Here is my young male BCC surinam.. around 5-6'
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My young BCC surinam
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And my young hog island
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Do your BCC's hiss up a strom even after a lot of handling, or was this when they were younger or not handled much before?
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My young (about a year and a half old now) BCC will still hiss when you pick her up, but once she's out of the cage she quiets down.
My two adult BCC don't really hiss much. Occasionally, but not a lot and they quiet down when they're out.
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April, Love that young male hogg. looking for a male hogg myself, but am very picky with what I keep anymore.
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Oh me too Ed. I looked over a year before I found that male. He's a keeper. You should see his belly.. it's bright sunset orange.
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Originally Posted by ECLARK
April covered this topic very well, and I would like to add that the bcc are without a doubt the lookers of the boa world. and when I get a chance I'll post some of my colombian BCC here. they also are not beginners snakes.
I disagree with the statement that argentines are nippy, they are quite tame when handled and interacted with. they are hissy and vocale and they will bluff you, which can put off people that are not familiar with this type of behavior. and this is one of the things that attracted me to the argentines. that and the fact you can keep them cooler than other boas.
Do your reseach, theres a perfect boa out there for you. :)
I never said they are all nippy. They are just known for being somewhat aggressive. I've only handled a couple and they did the hissing but no strikes. Again, it depends from Boa to Boa
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