Good starting boa

So i have a ball python love the guy, but been seeing more and more on boa's and kind of want to get one. I like the BRB but just wanted some tips on a good one. Dont want to breed, going to do that with the balls lol. Just want a cool snake to chill with and just because having a boa seems pretty cool lol.

Desired size (or required limits on size) might be your determining factor as to which boa would be best. I can tell you that though BRBs don't get huge like the BCIs/BCCs, their care is a lot more intricate and specific than a BCI/BCC. A lot of people like to go with the smaller boas (like Sand boas or Rosy boas) as a good starter to the boa. It really is going to depend on you and what you want/can handle. If you are looking for a much bigger snake than your Balls, then maybe a BCI/BCC breed would be a good starting spot. If you think you can deal with the high humidity requirements of the rainbows...then maybe that might be the way to go. I have both types and can honestly say that they're all wonderful. Whatever you decide to go with, best of luck! :)

I agree with all of this ^^^ Figure out if size is an issue first. We have a male BCI. We wanted a boa, but not a huge one due to space requirements. So we got a male, as they tend to "typically" be smaller. All I can say is he is awesome! You will fall in love with them.

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Dumeril's boa!!!!!

I just got mine and I'm fascinated by her. Males stay around 5-6 feet, females more along the lines from 6-7.5ish.

I would like the 6ft to 7ft range, im a 6ft 5inch tall guy so i love my ball but when i hold him he looks so tiny, want something that would fit my body size. I just dont want something that hits like 10ft and you need 2 people to handle it lol. So my only real thing im agasint is the ones that need more then one person to handle.

Sounds like me. I wanted something bigger than my ball, but nothing huge. My vote is for Dumeril's boa. You'll never hear anything bad about them

I've looked up the Dumeril boa, i must say i like it may not have the color of the BRB but sounds like an awesome snake and gets decently big. Thanks for your help all i think i've decided on what i want to get lol.

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I've looked up the Dumeril boa, i must say i like it may not have the color of the BRB but sounds like an awesome snake and gets decently big. Thanks for your help all i think i've decided on what i want to get lol.

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Happy to help :gj:

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I would like the 6ft to 7ft range, im a 6ft 5inch tall guy so i love my ball but when i hold him he looks so tiny, want something that would fit my body size.

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-Peruvian Long Tail Boa (Boa Constrictor Longicauda or BCL)
-Guyana Red Tail Boa (BCC)
-Suriname Red Tail Boa (BCC)
-Dumerils Boa

I have a dum and a orange dream. Both are female and both are sweet hearts.. I will say though while I love my dum, camilla (orange dream) stole my heart and hasnt given it back yet :)

What is an Orange dream?

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Might I suggest a Hog Island Boa? or any of the Island Boa's. They stay smaller, in the 5-6 ft range and are extremely well tempered.. I absolutely love my Hog Islands..

My Vote is for the dumerils. I love mine and he's really docile and loves pink Floyd. He chills with me on the couch when I'm watching tv and loves to go for walks. Although I seem to do most of the walking.

We got a Hog Island on trade at our store and he is a total sweet heart. He is around 4 years old and was handled daily by his previous owner. Plus he is gorgeous! This is our first experience with one and we are impressed!

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Might I suggest a Hog Island Boa? or any of the Island Boa's. They stay smaller, in the 5-6 ft range and are extremely well tempered.. I absolutely love my Hog Islands..

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I second the Hog Island. I have 3 of them. They are extremely mellow. 2 of them are coming up on 4 years old are a male and female. She is 5 foot, he is 4 foot. The other is a 1 year old female. never been bitten by any of them. i wish i could say the same about my other charges.

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What is an Orange dream?

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Thats my girl!... the pictures do not do her justice .. she is as orange as a creamsicle....:P;)

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Thats my girl!... the pictures do not do her justice .. she is as orange as a creamsicle....:P;)

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Yeah, pics must not get true color. Looks salmon to me. Pretty though. :)

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I like the BCI's!

I have a good old normal "bcu", he appears to be a bcc x bci. I love him dearly. Tame, tolerates handling well, eats like champ. A male was suggested to me because they are "typically" smaller but there is no guarantee with that being that he's about 9 months old and already 495g and almost 36". With that said... Stay away from suris, guyanas, and peruvian females if you want to avoid those 7-10 footers.

With all of that said my opinion is... Get what you love! Research, browse photos of youngins and biggins, learn about their care, figure out who fits into your style and go for it. Good luck in your search :D

She is very pretty thank you.