Hi, all.

To be honest, the first snake I ever wanted was a boa, back when I was a kid. I ended up going with a normal ball python and got another one (this time, a blue-eyed leucistic) a little over a year ago. He's doing great, by the way.

Anyway, I went to the Reptile Expo in White Plains, NY today and... well... I want a boa all over again.

For a variety of reasons that I won't bore you all with, I'm looking to stay under 6 feet, preferably 4-5 feet in length. I love the look of red tails, but the possibility of hitting 7 or even 8 feet is just too much for me. So, after doing some research on here and some other boards, it's looking more and more like a Hog Island, but I hear a Dumeril's may fit the bill as well. Naturally, I have some questions:

1, I understand the males for each tend to hit about 5 feet, is that right?
2. Are the Hogs smaller on average?
3. Based on the length I'm looking for, would anyone here recommend one over the other?
4. From that I've researched, the Hogs and Dumeril's tend to have a similar temperament, is that right?
5. Are there any other boas I ought to be considering?

Before I make an impulsive decision (and let me tell you, it was really hard not to earlier today,) I'd like some feedback from some of the more experienced boa owners on here.

Thank you all in advance!