I'm just curious as to what most people would pick as their favorite snake to own if they could not have a BCC, BCI or any boa in the western hemisphere.

We bought a Royal python for my son last year for his B-day and I owe it to that snake for getting me into snakes. That said I just didn't get enough BANG from the timid little girl that hides away and refuses food. Don't get me wrong, I/we love her and will do her right the next 20-40 years but I want a little more from my snake experience in size and activity.

I started to research snakes and obviously was drawn to Retics and Burms and some of the bigger Aussie snakes, but those were too much snake for me. The King snake was also a consideration but it fell short because I like the BIG, or sort of big constrictors.

I ended up at Dumeril boas, Carpets, and Bloods and of course the BCI/BCC for the snake species I'd like to own.

I chose the BCI/BCC boa because of the more active, less timid demeanor and incredible feeding response. I like the "semi arboreal" nature of the boas, and honestly, I can't find anybody who owns a boa that wishes they had a different snake.

I guess if I had to pick another snake at this point it would be a larger Carpet.

What would it be for you and why?