Boa or Ball Python?

[Crazy4Herps]

Correct me if I'm wrong but it's sounding like you'd rather have the boa. And when it comes down to it, the "best" beginner snake is the one you will enjoy most (within reason of course). As Vyprz said, it's definitely worth doing some research on the various subspecies and locales to see what's out there. But if you want a boa... get a boa.

[BallPythonLove]

Correct me if I'm wrong but it's sounding like you'd rather have the boa. And when it comes down to it, the "best" beginner snake is the one you will enjoy most (within reason of course). As Vyprz said, it's definitely worth doing some research on the various subspecies and locales to see what's out there. But if you want a boa... get a boa.

I don't know what I want personally lol But I think I'm gonna go with the BP to start off, and later on I'll get he boa, to make this whole thread complete.

[WarriorPrincess90]

That is probably a very good choice. My balls taught me a lot about husbandry and handling that made the transition to boas easier. My boas are babies, but there is a definite difference in power and how they grow. Starting with a BP will be good for you. Just make sure you take the time to choose the paint job you want, and not just what's cheapest so you can have it sooner. Because let me just say, if you don't get your first choice the first time, you'll just end up acquiring more than you initially intended within a few years. I'm sure others can vouch for that. Haha. I have a list of different morphs I want...and somehow it just keeps growing...weird...

[BallPythonLove]

That is probably a very good choice. My balls taught me a lot about husbandry and handling that made the transition to boas easier. My boas are babies, but there is a definite difference in power and how they grow. Starting with a BP will be good for you. Just make sure you take the time to choose the paint job you want, and not just what's cheapest so you can have it sooner. Because let me just say, if you don't get your first choice the first time, you'll just end up acquiring more than you initially intended within a few years. I'm sure others can vouch for that. Haha. I have a list of different morphs I want...and somehow it just keeps growing...weird...

If by paint job you mean morph, then indeed I do have a selection for my first BP. Prepare to call me lame, but I want a Normal. (Your Reaction: ) Not the price, just....I like the original, Normal. (Keep on , I agree with you ) If not a Normal, I want a Pewter. Ahh I'm lame

[The Serpent Merchant]

There are many people who think that normals are the best looking, certainly the best looking snake for your dollar

[BallPythonLove]

There are many people who think that normals are the best looking, certainly the best looking snake for your dollar

Hahaha, yeah. Normals are the basis of every designer morph, with pastel. But I love the classic Normal

[OrlandoMagicRRZ]

BP's taught me all that i know and certainly did make my transition to boas a lot easier (along with the ball-pythons.net community). bp's are re generally more docile and reach a girthy but managable size. ive been struck by both pythons and boas and their temperaments come down to the individual. boas do grow larger as many have stated and that to me is the primary concern. cant wait till i have to buy a 500$ enclosure... but both snakes are awesome in their own ways. i do favor my dumerils out of all my snakes though. check the dumerils out

[Crazy4Herps]

Many people prefer normals over morphs... Nothing lame about it. All the bp's I've had have been normals. And it's not a matter of money for me either; I think they're more interesting and wild-looking.

I agree that starting out with a bp is a really good choice. They're great snakes and you will learn lots.