Are Boas more 'active' than Ball Pythons?

When I see them in the pet stores they seem about the same to me as far as speed/activity level, but from experience what do you guys think? Are they just more fun all around or does it completely depend on the individual snake? I guess I'm curious why some people find them 'better' than BPs. :snake:

I find that they aren't super active in the cage, but it's when you're handling them that you see the difference. They're a lot more gregarious and curious than most ball pythons, which is why I would think a lot of people prefer them over balls as pets. They're really fun to handle and are still easy to take care of.

Yes, they don't do much in their tank. But are a lot of fun to handle. They are very outgoing, and curious. Also, they are content to hang out with you for hours. They just have an entirely different personality than bps. Most of my bps wouldn't enjoy riding around on my shoulders while I did laundry. My boa however, seems content there forever. They aren't head shy, (at least not mine) he also doesn't jump back from sudden movements, or get freaked out. It's just a different experience than a bp. I love my bps too though!

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Thanks guys! I want one even more now! Gonna start preparing, collecting reference material and supplies. I already have a good setup that'll work for a baby RTB.

I like to walk around with my BP and she doesn't seem to mind, but I can't do too much with her or I worry that she'll fall off. She doesn't seem to understand the concept of gravity - if she begins to slip off something she won't hold on tighter, I have to catch her!

Ditto what everyone else said--our boa is always on the move, and never seems to want to go back into her bin. Seriously....for something with no arms and legs, BOY can she resist me!

My boas are way calmer than my pythons. My BRB will find a spot and just sit there. Red tails are the same. They move around for a bit and settle in. My BPs seem to always be on the move when I have them out.

Every snake is different.

I got both boas and BPs. Boas will hold your hand or shirt or hair tight when you handle them. They resist much more thann BP to going back into the cage or tub. Curious and cooperate more when you handle them. Generally, they don't refuse food and most likely to flex their muscle when you force them to do your way.

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Originally Posted by DrDooLittle

They aren't head shy, (at least not mine) he also doesn't jump back from sudden movements, or get freaked out.

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That must be so different from bps! Even my friendliest bp can get jumpy every once in awhile lol.

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

That must be so different from bps! Even my friendliest bp can get jumpy every once in awhile lol.

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Same here, Kleo is very used to me and comfortable being carried around or napping in my hoodie. But if I touch her head by accident, boy does it annoy her! :rolleyes:

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I got both boas and BPs. Boas will hold your hand or shirt or hair tight when you handle them. They resist much more thann BP to going back into the cage or tub. Curious and cooperate more when you handle them. Generally, they don't refuse food and most likely to flex their muscle when you force them to do your way.

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Haha, that's what makes me a little hesitant about them! The only time I've been around an adult RTB was in a pet store. He wrapped the end of his tail onto a guy's ankle and even just that little part of the snake was so strong! What if they don't want to let go?

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That must be so different from bps! Even my friendliest bp can get jumpy every once in awhile lol.

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Lol, yeah even my puppy dogs can get startled by quick movements sometimes. Not the boa though, he never even flinches.

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Haha, that's what makes me a little hesitant about them! The only time I've been around an adult RTB was in a pet store. He wrapped the end of his tail onto a guy's ankle and even just that little part of the snake was so strong! What if they don't want to let go?

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Start carefully unwrapping from the tail. Mine hangs on for dear life when I try to put him away. And you have to be fast too, because as soon as you get him loose and try to set him down, he turns around and comes right back up my arm. Here he is hanging out watching tv with my daughter, he was there for probably 45 minutes before we dug him out so she could go to bed, lol.
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Stop making me want a boa so hard dangit!


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Lol, yeah even my puppy dogs can get startled by quick movements sometimes. Not the boa though, he never even flinches.



Start carefully unwrapping from the tail. Mine hangs on for dear life when I try to put him away. And you have to be fast too, because as soon as you get him loose and try to set him down, he turns around and comes right back up my arm. Here he is hanging out watching tv with my daughter, he was there for probably 45 minutes before we dug him out so she could go to bed, lol.
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That's pretty adorable in fact! I like knowing my pets -want- the attention, so perhaps a boa is the way to go for my next snake. :) Of course I'll always love my BP all the same! But as pretty as many colubrids are I get the feeling most of them would rather be left alone.

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That's pretty adorable in fact! I like knowing my pets -want- the attention, so perhaps a boa is the way to go for my next snake. :) Of course I'll always love my BP all the same! But as pretty as many colubrids are I get the feeling most of them would rather be left alone.

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I'm not a colubrid fan. We had a corn, and I have to say they are my least favorite. I like the bps and boas, both for different reasons :). If you want a colorful boa, look at albino's and sunglows, they are beautiful. My albino will be here next month, I can't wait. :D

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I'm not a colubrid fan. We had a corn, and I have to say they are my least favorite. I like the bps and boas, both for different reasons :). If you want a colorful boa, look at albino's and sunglows, they are beautiful. My albino will be here next month, I can't wait. :D

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Oh yes I've seen them, they are stunning! There are some morphs with pretty red hues as well, and varying patterns. Looove those.
Take plenty of pics of your new albino! :snake:

in my experience boas are more active in and out of the cage and especially more curious out of the cage. What I really love about my boas is that they have never refused a meal in over a year I have had them.