Good Starter Snake?

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Honestly, his size intimidated me at the time. I was so used to my friend's little corn snake that I did not know how to act around him.

Whoa nellie!!! A boa is going to get MUCH larger than any ball python. And they grow VERY rapidly. If this is the case, I can not recommend a BCI or Dumerils boa for you (or Hog Island either). Either one of these, even a male, is going to be a LOT of snake and is not the sort of snake someone should own if they are the least bit intimidated by size. While they stay on the small side where boas are concerned, they are still an impressive animal and very strong. I'd suggest you look at a Kenyan Sand boa or a Rosy boa if you have your heart set on a boa. Both of these generally do not exceed 2-4 feet. Get a male, which will stay around 2 ft or so (the females can approach 4ft).

I'm not trying to be mean, but if a baby ball python's size intimidated you, you're not going to do much better with a boa. I would REALLY suggest you getting a very young male baby ball and raising it up. I have a feeling you would end up taking a boa back just as fast when he starting growing rapidly on you.

I have to agree with what they said! Even a calm as dumerils are if a young bp intimidates you then a boa probably isn't a good starter snake for you. I would suggest spending more time with friends that have different snakes and handling them or at pet stores that will let you handle theirs. Please take your time and get comfortable with different types of snakes before making the decision to bring another on home. I'm not trying to be mean I just want you to have a good experience with having a pet reptile. They can be quite rewarding and challenging pets to own and care for. Imo if a young bp is intimidating to you then I'd say you aren't ready for any boa yet. I'd love to have a purple retic but I know I'm not ready for one. So I don't have it yet. You have to be 100% comfortable with some things before you can move on to the next. Good luck and hope to see pics of your new pet in the future. What ever it may be.

I'm not trying to be mean either. We are only trying to help you! But please be responsible and recognize your limitations! If you were intimidated by a ball python, you are not ready for a boa. Try something smaller and if you find you truly enjoy it and feel more comfortable with it's size, then you may be ready for a boa sometime in the future. But I don't think that time is now. I'm not thinking about the snake here - I'm thinking about YOU. It is no fun to have an animal that you are uncomfortable with. You found that out with your ball. Don't make the same mistake twice.