Ball Pythons - Picture of Adult Specimen
Pros:
1. Manageable adult size
2. Doesn't require special caging
3. Generally docile
4. Low cost of purchase (normals cost around $15 to $50)
Cons:
1. Can be difficult to get eating frozen vs. live
2. More easily stressed than boas (in my opinion)
Hogg Island Boas - Picture of Adult Specimen
Pros:
1. Generally good feeding response
2. Fairly active and receptive to handling
3. All the benefits of a regular boa without the potential 8ft length
Cons:
1. May require special caging such as Boaphile, be prepared for $200+ for cage alone
2. Costs more to buy a Hogg than a ball python (probably $100-150 for a normal Hogg)
3. May get bigger than you can handle. Most stay about five feet, but consider how big you want your snake to be. It will be significantly larger as an adult than a ball python.
4. Requires larger food items than a ball python
Keep in mind: for both ball pythons and Hogg Island boas, females will generally grow larger than males.
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