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    Best boa for beginners?

    As the title says whats the best boa for a person to own as a first time boa owner

    I know some boas do not get as big as others so a smaller one would be better. Also one that are a little more friendly And not extremely hard to care for.

    Want to get a boa but dont want to get the hardest one to care first right from the start

    Also and what siz cage would a boa need?

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    Re: Best boa for beginners?

    Hogg Island Boas are smaller. They get to be like 5 feet. You can look up a care sheet for it if you want to know more.

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    Re: Best boa for beginners?

    I think Hogs tend to be a bit more aggressive than the everyday BCI. Although they are very easy to care for, that fact alone, makes me say that they are not a good 'FIRST TIME' boa.

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    Re: Best boa for beginners?

    Quote Originally Posted by Patrick Long View Post
    I think Hogs tend to be a bit more aggressive than the everyday BCI. Although they are very easy to care for, that fact alone, makes me say that they are not a good 'FIRST TIME' boa.
    What would u suggest?

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    Re: Best boa for beginners?

    I would vote BCI
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    Re: Best boa for beginners?

    Quote Originally Posted by Patrick Long View Post
    I think Hogs tend to be a bit more aggressive than the everyday BCI. Although they are very easy to care for, that fact alone, makes me say that they are not a good 'FIRST TIME' boa.
    Where did you hear that? I've always heard Hogs were very docile. My two are puppy dog tame, and I've never had any problems with any others I've dealt with. From my experience I'd say a Hog Island boa would make a great first boa.

    Or, if you want to go with something a lot smaller, rosy boas Lichanura trivirgata ssp. are excellent beginner snakes. They're a desert species, so you don't have to worry about keeping humidity up. Additionally, you don't have to worry if they are out of water for a couple of days. I've never seen a mean rosy either. Great animals all around if you don't mind having to start them on mice (the reason I don't have rosies anymore).
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    Re: Best boa for beginners?

    Quote Originally Posted by Russ Lawson View Post
    Where did you hear that? I've always heard Hogs were very docile. My two are puppy dog tame, and I've never had any problems with any others I've dealt with. From my experience I'd say a Hog Island boa would make a great first boa.
    I didnt HEAR it anywhere. I speak from experience.
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    Re: Best boa for beginners?

    Mice is not a prob we got around 45 of them in the freezer as it is lol!

    Also whats the price tag for a rosy boa or hogg ?
    Last edited by BuckeyeBalls; 04-07-2010 at 02:24 PM.

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    Re: Best boa for beginners?

    I'd recommend the Bolivian Boa Males 5ft, females 6ft, similar in temperment to BCIs and just beautiful!

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    Re: Best boa for beginners?

    What size tanks do they need to be in?

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