I've done quite a bit of research and mulling over what I would like out of a snake recently, and now part of me is considering getting a smaller boa versus a ball python as a first snake. I'm particularly interested in the various locality boas given that many stay within my preferred size range (4-6 feet), have fascinating natural histories, and are generally just gorgeous.
I was wondering if the locality keepers here would be willing to give their opinion on different localities' suitability for beginners. I'm mostly concerned with temperament and tractability. I've heard mixed things about certain localities' temperaments (particularly for Mexican boas), so I was wondering what peoples' actual experiences were. I'm most interested in BCL's, though Venezuelan BCC's and male Brazilian BCA's are also on my short(ish) list. I'd love to hear about all the other localities, though. I'm committing to my snake for their full life span when I bring them home, so I want to make sure that they're "the one."
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