Boa or Ball Python?

[BallPythonLove]

I'm considering getting a Central American Hypo, before my Ball Python. Which do you prefer, and why?

[el8ch]

It really depends on what you are looking for as a pet.

Personally I would lean towards the Ball Python first due to their docile temperment and smaller more manageable size, also it is what I am famliar with. There is definitely a difference in appetite between the two, but I can deal with the picky eating.

Do not have any sort of Boa in the collection... yet. Once I can dedicate space for some larger enclosures will make it happen.

[Wh00h0069]

I have owned quite a few of both, and I personally like boas a lot better. CA boas are great, because of their small size. Most have great temperaments too. You can't go wrong with a hypo. I have a possible super hypo that is crazy red. I'm betting he is super.

[rebelrachel13]

One of each, honestly. They are so different in personality yet similar in care. Both are incredibly fun and to own and I couldn't live without either or give up one species for the other.

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[Rob]

Get both! They both have their own way of being awesome but if you want something to handle all the time and eats like its going out of style grab a boa first. But then pick up a few bps too, you can't have enough!

[DooLittle]

Both of them!! Bps are great. Tubs set up in a rack, easy to maintain, doesn't take up much room. For the most part their temperments are sweet and docile, they are like the lap dog of snakes. They come in many pretty morphs to choose from. Boas, are great too. We recently got one, and he is the coolest snake. He is in my top 3, him and two of my balls tied for favorite snake. He is also very sweet. However totally different experience. He is inquisitive and very curious about everything. He cruises around and checks EVERYTHING out. He doesn't sit still much, but not crazy like a corn snake. Reason we only have one boa, space. I couldn't pick just one either.

[jason221]

I would almost argue that boas are a better beginner snake than ball pythons. In my experience, they are much better feeders and love to be taken out of their cages and cruise around. The only problem is the size that they eventually get to, which requires more expensive caging and food.

[Rob]

I would almost argue that boas are a better beginner snake than ball pythons. In my experience, they are much better feeders and love to be taken out of their cages and cruise around. The only problem is the size that they eventually get to, which requires more expensive caging and food.

X2, I Boas are a better beginner snake. They feed like monsters, they enjoy being out and about and have a great personality. The only argument against it is they get big, but my response to that is they don't get huge over night. Once it reaches it's adult size you are no longer a beginner and are more then ready to continue taking care of it.

[Slim]

Ok, I'll be that guy...

Ball Pythons are by far the best first snake you could ever get, no matter what the circumstance, no matter who you are, no matter where you live, period, dot.

Please feel free to discuss...

Also, this thread needs more Cow Bell!

[Rob]

.Please feel free to discuss...Also, this thread needs more Cow Bell!

Ok I'll be that guy as well.......
Bps can be very temperamental when it comes to feeding which can be very discouraging to a beginner, ie not eating for months, only eating live. A lot of people especially someone new can be turned off to the idea of having to feed live. Most beginners will also throw a BP into a giant open tank as we all know this is not the ideal arrangement.
In case you haven't noticed I'm just debating for the sake of debating. Let's hear your rebuttal