Quote Originally Posted by bubs View Post
1) What's their general size? I've seen so many different responses I'm not quite sure anymore. I'd get a male no matter what.

2) How do their temperaments vary from one another?

3) Which do you prefer working with, and why?
I have no experience with the Taras or Nics, but here's my input on Hogs:

1) Hogs range from about 4-6' though I have seen females get up to ~7'. I recommend a male Hog just to be safe if size is a concern. Though Hogs are considered a dwarf boa some can still get the same size as Colombians.

2) Depends on the snake. My Hog can be a brat but she's calming down and is actually really good outside her tub. Here's a pic of her on one of those "temperamental" days (though even then she's still handable: she likes to bluff):



Most Hogs have wonderful personalities though. I'd start with a baby that you can grow with.

3) I love my Hog but also love my Colombians, BCL, and Argentines. I would recommend a Hog if that's what you're considering though: JimiSnakes and Chad Duggin work with pure Hogs and I fully recommend each as I've bought from them before. Rio Bravo also works with pure Hogs and though I haven't worked with him he's a trusted name on all things boa.

Here's Attika being less of a drama queen: