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    Dwarf/Super Dwarf Retic or Boa

    If you want to do some thorough research on boas I’d highly suggest The More Complete Boa Constrictor by Vin Russo. Regarded far and wide as the boa bible and I agree.

    The Complete Carpet Python by Nick Mutton, Justin Julander, and Benson Morril is another bible on a genus but is out of print. You may be able to find a second hand copy but I’m not sure how much they’re going for. I got mine on eBay last fall for ~$70? They are currently working on The More Complete Carpet Python however.

    Researching can be half the fun and you sound very interested in some very cool species. Now that morelia is in the options I’d be hard pressed to suggest a boa or a carpet over one or the other. Both are interesting and rewarding captives in their own very different ways.

    Best of luck in your research!
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    I'm very cautious about recommending youtubers, but I recommend the Brian Boas channel without hesitation. Brian has been breeding locality Boas as well as a couple of morphs for a long time, and is well-respected in the community. I've found his channel to be informative, practical, and drama-free. Below is a link to a video he posted just a couple of days ago about which Boas he thinks are best for keepers who are new to Boas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1Tl...jOWgun4IGKCVU4
    1.0 Jungle Carpet Python 'Ziggy'
    1.0 Bredl's Python 'Calcifer'
    0.1 Brazilian Rainbow Boa 'Mara'
    1.1 Tarahumara Mountain Boas 'Paco' and 'Frida'
    2.0 Dumeril's Boas 'Gyre' and 'Titan'
    1.0 Stimson's Python 'Jake'
    1.1 Children's Pythons 'Miso' and 'Ozzy'
    1.0 Anthill Python 'Cricket'
    1.0 Plains Hognose 'Peanut'
    1.1 Rough-scaled Sand Boas 'Rassi' and 'Kala'
    1.0 Ball Python (BEL) 'Sugar'
    1.0 Gray-banded Kingsnake 'Nacho'
    1.0 Green Tree Python (Aru) 'Jade'

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    While both SD retics and Common Boas (Boa Imperators) are very good choices. Each species tend to have their own pros and cons.

    For online videos - check out Brian's Boas for info on Boas, & Reach Out Reptiles for info on the Dwarf & Super Dwarf Retics.

    Another option to look into is some of the smaller localities of the Boa imperator - such a Hog Island, Crawl cay, Nicaraguans, & Sonoran desert. Also the Long tail or BCLs might be a good choice.
    Snakes
    1.0 Pure Hog Island Boas (Boa imperator) - "Boss"
    0.1 Tamaulipas Cloud Forest Boa (Boa imperator) - "Elena"
    0.1 Ivory/Super YB Ball Python (Python regius) - "Ivory"
    1.1 Cape York Spotted Python (Antaresia maculosa) - "Irwin & Iris"
    0.1 Dumeril's Boa (Acrantophis dumerili) - "Lysse"
    1.0 75% Super Dwarf Retic (Malayopython reticulatus) - "Kal"

    Lizards
    0.1 Yellow Ackie Monitor
    (Varanus acanthurus) - "Gigi"

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