Boa or Ball Python?

[jben]

Though I'm enjoying this discussion, I'm somewhat disappointed that we can't drum up a little more ball python love on Ball-Pythons.net

OK, ok, I'm sorry my friend I do love my balls

[WarriorPrincess90]

Alright Slim. Some Balls have a ton of personality and can be very inquisitive. My first snake, Nexus, was a prime example. I suppose maybe that's why I've become bias towards boas...my two current Balls put together don't have as much personality as she did all on her own. The boas are the closest I've come to finding that again. Lol.

I guess that still turned into an "I love Boas" moment. Well, I think whatever the OP chooses he or she will be happy. Both make fantastic pets.

[BallPythonLove]

Thank you all for your thoughts! I still don't know which one to get, but I like the idea of a boa with personality, not that the ball doesn't. I should go with both to make up my mind

[Vypyrz]

Thank you all for your thoughts! I still don't know which one to get, but I like the idea of a boa with personality, not that the ball doesn't. I should go with both to make up my mind

My opinion is to get the BP first. Master it's care and husbandry, and then consider a boa. The reason that I say this is because, when choosing a Ball Python, your biggest decisions are male or female, and what paint job you want on it. The world of boa keeping is alot more complex, as far as deciding on which type you want. There are the "true red tails" (BCC), the Central American localities, the Mexican boas, the insular island boas, the Madagascar boas, the Pacific and Caribbean Island boas, as well as, the Sand boas, Rosy Boas, and Rubber boas.
Even referring to a boa as Central American is vague, as this title could mean anything from Colombia to Panama, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Colombians will get considerably larger than the other three. The first thing to consider when choosing a boa is how much space are you going to have available for housing. Many of the boas will stay in the 5-7 foot range, and can be housed in a 4' X 2' enclosure. For boas in the 7-9 foot range, you will need a 6' X 2' or 6' X 3' enclosure. I'm not trying to discourage you from getting a boa, I have six of them, and they are all different. I'm just saying look at all the options before settling on one. Here are a few good places to start:


http://www.riobravoreptiles.com/index.htm

http://www.cuttingedgeherp.com/contactinformation/

http://www.theboaphile.com/available.php

Good luck with your decision...

PS. The reason I suggest alot of research is because boas are just as, or more, addicting as Ball Pythons are, so you want to make sure that you get what you really want...

[BallPythonLove]

My opinion is to get the BP first. Master it's care and husbandry, and then consider a boa. The reason that I say this is because, when choosing a Ball Python, your biggest decisions are male or female, and what paint job you want on it. The world of boa keeping is alot more complex, as far as deciding on which type you want. There are the "true red tails" (BCC), the Central American localities, the Mexican boas, the insular island boas, the Madagascar boas, the Pacific and Caribbean Island boas, as well as, the Sand boas, Rosy Boas, and Rubber boas.
Even referring to a boa as Central American is vague, as this title could mean anything from Colombia to Panama, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Colombians will get considerably larger than the other three. The first thing to consider when choosing a boa is how much space are you going to have available for housing. Many of the boas will stay in the 5-7 foot range, and can be housed in a 4' X 2' enclosure. For boas in the 7-9 foot range, you will need a 6' X 2' or 6' X 3' enclosure. I'm not trying to discourage you from getting a boa, I have six of them, and they are all different. I'm just saying look at all the options before settling on one. Here are a few good places to start:


http://www.riobravoreptiles.com/index.htm

http://www.cuttingedgeherp.com/contactinformation/

http://www.theboaphile.com/available.php

Good luck with your decision...

PS. The reason I suggest alot of research is because boas are just as, or more, addicting as Ball Pythons are, so you want to make sure that you get what you really want...

Well on that note, I think I'll go with the ball python first.

[Slim]

Well on that note, I think I'll go with the ball python first.

I may be just a little biased, but I think that is an excellent choice

To all the Boa fans out there, I say in all seriousness, I've never owned a Boa, so I have yet to be seduced by their charms. Maybe that's just a case of me staying away from the chocolate cake because I know if I try a bite, I'll eat the whole thing

[Vypyrz]

Maybe that's just a case of me staying away from the chocolate cake because I know if I try a bite, I'll eat the whole thing

Here is the chocolate cake...

[BallPythonLove]

I may be just a little biased, but I think that is an excellent choice

To all the Boa fans out there, I say in all seriousness, I've never owned a Boa, so I have yet to be seduced by their charms. Maybe that's just a case of me staying away from the chocolate cake because I know if I try a bite, I'll eat the whole thing

Well, I'm hoping I can find a pair, but if not I'll still be happy. Thanks for your thoughts! Without everyone's thoughts here I wouldn't be able to choose.

[interloc]

I may be just a little biased, but I think that is an excellent choice

To all the Boa fans out there, I say in all seriousness, I've never owned a Boa, so I have yet to be seduced by their charms. Maybe that's just a case of me staying away from the chocolate cake because I know if I try a bite, I'll eat the whole thing

The cake is sooooo good though! lol.

[BallPythonLove]

The cake is sooooo good though! lol.

Maybe I should take the cake instead of the ball.... Inflatable versus Cake..... The cake is mine