Thinking about getting a Hogg, how's the temperament?

[KevinK]

So I really want a boa, but I don't want a 10 foot female Colombian or something that is going to need an 8 foot cage.

I remember a long time ago asking about a Hogg Island at the pet store. The only problem is that I remember the snake was an adult and it was rather pissy. The pet store employee opened the cage and it hissed like it was really angry.

I've heard that babies are nippy (not a big deal to me). However, I don't want to get a snake that I can never handle when its fully grown.

What is your experience with Hoggs?

Also, does anyone have a link to a care sheet? Or is the care the same as any other bci?

[PolishPython]

Ive owned a my hogg for a couple years now and I have to say he is my favorite snake. He is about 5.5ft if not more. Very aggressive feeder ill tell you that. As far as handling is concerned I do use a hook with him to associate handling from feeding(whether it actually works or not). The only problem I have seem to have with him is getting him back in his tub. Dunno if its common with anyone else and boas but Its like a project to get him back in. I got my hogg from Paul Mitchell out here at a local show and I keep saying im going to buy another from him everytime I see him http://pmherps.com/

[Crazy4Herps]

I've never owned a Hogg, but from what I've seen they're temperament is along the lines of a Colombian; most hatchlings are unpredictable while a few are just plain nasty, but with handling they're almost guaranteed to be sweet, wonderful adults. But it is best to find a hatchling that is well behaved. Though most over-the-top defensive hatchlings will calm down with proper care, your best bet is to find one that seems at least somewhat docile.

Yes, care is very similar to that of other Bci with caging and feeding adjustments based on size.

[Crazy4Herps]

These boas are considered among the more docile of the Central American boas and are well adapted to captive conditions.

-http://www.riobravoreptiles.com/boas_island.htm

Just came across this.

[aldebono]

Ours is a dream. She has been a total sweetie from the day we got her. Perfect Boa in my opinion. GREAT feeding response and gets a little excited when we try to pick her up after her rat (she is fed out of cage), but otherwise fine.

I just make sure to move with a purpose when getting her out of her tank, or when working in her tank to give her a firm bump with my hand to let her know "Hey! I am not food!" Corey just said "Did you tell them they have lots of baby sharp teeth?" She was just hungry!

She is in a 40 gallon breeder and is aaalllmost 5ft. She has a water bowl, a hide, a UTH, she is on Aspen (loves to "burrow"), and has a screen lid. She has a complete shed every time even with the full screen lid and more often than not, she is laying beside her UTH. I never see her in the water.

I assure you, you will love the Hogs. There are pictures of her on our page linked below.

[waltah!]

Hoggs are awesome. You should get one just to make me jealous

[KevinK]

Ours is a dream. She has been a total sweetie from the day we got her. Perfect Boa in my opinion. GREAT feeding response and gets a little excited when we try to pick her up after her rat (she is fed out of cage), but otherwise fine.

I just make sure to move with a purpose when getting her out of her tank, or when working in her tank to give her a firm bump with my hand to let her know "Hey! I am not food!" Corey just said "Did you tell them they have lots of baby sharp teeth?" She was just hungry!

She is in a 40 gallon breeder and is aaalllmost 5ft. She has a water bowl, a hide, a UTH, she is on Aspen (loves to "burrow"), and has a screen lid. She has a complete shed every time even with the full screen lid and more often than not, she is laying beside her UTH. I never see her in the water.

I assure you, you will love the Hogs. There are pictures of her on our page linked below.

Wow! She's really healthy! She must eat like a champion!

[aldebono]

I had to go get her out after talking to you about her. I also said to Corey that if we had to get rid of all our herps except one, we would be her that stays.

All those pictures make her look like the size of an adult retic! My adult female ball pythons are thicker around than she is, so don't let her fool you by how she looks stuffed into a coffee table tray.

[CCfive]

Sorry guys but just so you know it's Hog, Hogg usually is used when it's been crossed with another local. I just got my girl a few days ago, so I've only handled twice. Once from the shipping box and once to change her paper. She was a little defensive, meaning she didn't strike but she was in strike position. I jsut scooped her quick and she was fine after that. I think like with most snakes they can each have their own personality. With regular handling though, you should have no problems. They really are gorgeous animals. Good luck.