I got my first snake (BP) in October and I've loved being a herp parent. So much that I rescued a couple of neglected "free" leopard geckos off Craigslist as well
After I get the geckos healthy and rehomed, I'm considering picking up a boa as first non-introductory snake. I fell in love with BCLs, especially Peruvian Longtails, due to their beautiful freckling and smaller size as compared to BCCs and BCIs. I have a friend with a young BCC and I'm honestly charmed by how curious and exploratory she is when handled. However, I've been browsing setups and progress albums of Brazilian Rainbow boas lately, and they're absolutely gorgeous. I've heard their temperament isn't quite as good and that they're a little more finicky as far as husbandry goes, but I can't get over how lovely they are. I'd assume that the boa nature that I liked in the BCC would be there in both to some extent, but I don't really know for sure.
Which would you recommend for a lower intermediate level snake owner? Neither? Both? I'm curious about others' experience with them, especially BCL, as they don't seem to be as commonly kept (?).
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