carpet python or boa?

should i get a carpet python or boa constrictor??

I can think of pros and cons for both but since I breed carpets, I say go with a carpet! :D

In all seriousness, I think you should do your research and find out which one fits your needs and wants and that you can properly take care of long term. After all, you are the one cleaning up the poop, not us! :P

You know they are both REALLY good choices. Both on my wish list.

But I think I like boas just a little more. The only thing thats stopped me personally is that I am having trouble finding good cages and I have a python a and colubrids and Inclusion Body disease scares the pants off me.

Im getting both :D

I'll be getting 2 Boas soon and my next snake species will be Carpets, Im hoping I'll make it to Daytona for that.

Carpets, nice and slender, don't weigh near as much as boas. But still not always the most comfortable handling(sometimes they like to swing, very rare but they will bite if you don't hold them just right) whereas a boa is much heavier bodied but a little more comfortable with handling. Alot slower moving usually which makes for a slightly easier handling. A bite from either would suck, but a boa even moreso in my opinion. But I think they would be less likely to bite, especially as baby. Baby carpets can be downright nasty for nipping, but they are so small it usually just bounces off with very little if any blood. A baby boa bite is more like a baby bp bite. Bigger head, bigger teeth,bigger bite. But far less likely to bite I think. Could go with a smaller species of boa to compensate for the extra weight(hogg islands are amazing) but even an adult carpet can be a dream to handle as well. It's all what you want, and technically, nothing stopping you from getting the other later on! Best of luck! ~Caylan.S.~

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Originally Posted by MPenn

In all seriousness, I think you should do your research and find out which one fits your needs and wants and that you can properly take care of long term. After all, you are the one cleaning up the poop, not us! :P

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+1..Why can't people figure these things out for themselves :confused::confused::confused:

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Originally Posted by BiggBaddWolf

+1..Why can't people figure these things out for themselves :confused::confused::confused:

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Because this site is for opinions and help dont worry about it. If you dont have any good advice then maybe your shoudnt give any at all...

Now personally I am getting both as well and I have had boas for almost a year now and absolutely love them. They are awesome eaters and every once in a while can be a little pissy but other then that are awesome snakes to have.. The carpet are great too I cant comment to much on that only because I havent had one yet but im excited to test it out.

Well my advice is people should decide for themselves, and I think it is as good advice as anyone else is giving out!!!!:rolleye2:

I vote carpets.. but then I'm biasesd as I keep them. Then again, everyone's biased, and that's what this thread is about.

Here's some pros about carpets:
- slender but can still attain impressive size
- not as overwhelmingly common as BCIs
- most subspecies do ridiculously great in captivity with "generic python housing"
- great feeders
- fun to handle (not too "sit in your lap" boring, not too racy)
- one of the most beautiful snakes out there

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Originally Posted by Inugohan

Carpets, nice and slender, don't weigh near as much as boas. But still not always the most comfortable handling(sometimes they like to swing, very rare but they will bite if you don't hold them just right) whereas a boa is much heavier bodied but a little more comfortable with handling. Alot slower moving usually which makes for a slightly easier handling. A bite from either would suck, but a boa even moreso in my opinion. But I think they would be less likely to bite, especially as baby. Baby carpets can be downright nasty for nipping, but they are so small it usually just bounces off with very little if any blood. A baby boa bite is more like a baby bp bite. Bigger head, bigger teeth,bigger bite. But far less likely to bite I think. Could go with a smaller species of boa to compensate for the extra weight(hogg islands are amazing) but even an adult carpet can be a dream to handle as well. It's all what you want, and technically, nothing stopping you from getting the other later on! Best of luck! ~Caylan.S.~

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I agree I have two carpets and one boa and well my roomie is new to snakes and when he does handle the jcps with me right there even trying to tell him what not to do he gets bit frequently where my boa just chills no matter what he does

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Originally Posted by JEWSKIN

I agree I have two carpets and one boa and well my roomie is new to snakes and when he does handle the jcps with me right there even trying to tell him what not to do he gets bit frequently where my boa just chills no matter what he does

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Yea my boa is pretty awesome he will chill for hours whether its watching a movie or just walkin around the house, I swear she has a personality but hey thats debatable too.

Dont feel bad asking for other peoples opinion either thats what were here for to put in a two cents whether you take it or not were still gonna give it. Though it does come down to what you decide it still helps hearing someone elses two cents so ASK AWAY lol....

i should do a little clarification!! i WILL in the future own both! i just want to get peoples opinions on wich one to get first!! thanks for all the great comments!!!

Neither, get yourself a Borneo short tail python, They are the bomb and everything else hails in comparison..:D

I've got 5 carpets and 10 carpet eggs I've been looking to shed so that I can fit more Borneos...:rofl:

I am a python person so of course Carpet :gj:

However remember it's up to YOU and YOU alone, YOU will be the one caring for the animal for the next 30 years.

Do your research and see what animal is the best fit for YOU.

I have my fair share of both and I wouldn't trade them for the world well wait maybe a jag carpet oh sigh

I have 2 Carpets (IJ's) and they are both great snakes. I love their size, I love their color, I love their pattern, I love their personality, I love that they are always out, I love that they are good to handle, I love my snakes!
Now, it's entirely up to you to find what YOU love :P

I have a carpet also, but I ABSOLUTELY HATE IT!!!!!!! The thing tries to use me for a chew toy every time I go to get him out!!!FOR SALE: REAL CHEAP:D

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I have a carpet also, but I ABSOLUTELY HATE IT!!!!!!! The thing tries to use me for a chew toy every time I go to get him out!!!FOR SALE: REAL CHEAP:D

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lol my girl is as cuddly as a kitten and has been since the day I got her.. I suppose it helps that her name is 'Kitty' :P

what do you guys think about a Centrialian Carpet python are they similar to (IJ)

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Originally Posted by tsshields

what do you guys think about a Centrialian Carpet python are they similar to (IJ)

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You picked my two favorite kinds of carpets;) As of today, I now have one of each! They're both new and settling in and of different ages, so I don't think much can be concluded from their personality yet.

Is size important to you? IJs tend to be smaller than Bredli's.

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Originally Posted by unspecified42

You picked my two favorite kinds of carpets;) As of today, I now have one of each! They're both new and settling in and of different ages, so I don't think much can be concluded from their personality yet.

Is size important to you? IJs tend to be smaller than Bredli's.

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Thats just it i wasent sure how big a centralian carpet got i assumed no bigger then a BCI if not smaller could you elaborate on this and what type husbandry do they need is it comparable to a BCI husbandry

Most bredli will be bigger than most irian jaya's. Of course most males stay smaller than females, so if size is ever an issue I would try getting a male. Though if you're willing to take on a BCI then a bredli wouldn't be an issue I don't think.
Differences in husbandry are quite subtle. There is always a basic that works for most snakes and that is 90 hotspot and 80 coolside/ambient. Only major difference would be humidity I think. Boas will need higher humidity not just for shedding but higher ambient as well. A carpet will do fine in pretty much whatever humidity and will shed pretty much no problem. A boa has a much thinner skin and therefore needs higher humidity.
Cage size may be a little different, but generally the same. A large boa would like to have a 6'x2' floor space, but then so would a large bredli or Irian jaya. However carpets are often considered semi arboreal and therefore will use height in a cage as well. But usually both will be fine in a 4'x2'.
Now, I might be the only one. But I think even a boa would use cage height if you gave it to them. Most snakes are adept climbers, even if they are terrestrial. I'm not saying you have to, but it's an idea. I just don't want you to think a boa wouldn't use it, so if you want to then go for it. If not I haven't seen many boa's complain about having short cages lol. It's all up to you, you see that you can't really lose with either! Hahaha snakes are awesome eh'? ~Caylan.S.~

Carpets are pretty darned beautiful, but in my honest opinion, boas are just about the most amazing snakes out there! [In most cases] They're total sweethearts, very relaxed, great feeders, big but not TOO big, and absolutely gorgeous!!

How could you pass up a girl like this?? (I know I am very much so cheating by adding pics to sway the OP, but I can't help showing off my little gal wherever I go!)

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that is a very beautiful snake!!!! i think after much dilemma, that i will be going against the poll and i will be buying a boa next!!! thanks for all your help guys!!!!!

~steven~

It depends on how much your willing to spend, personally I would get a sunglow red tail boa because they are just awsome snakes in general, and awsome to show your friends=D

-Payson!

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that is a very beautiful snake!!!! i think after much dilemma, that i will be going against the poll and i will be buying a boa next!!! thanks for all your help guys!!!!!

~steven~

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Thanks! I bought her last year from Dave Colling for $50 at a show. At the time, she wasn't half as pretty as she is now. But all of Dave's stock are sure to turn out gorgeous with time. ;)