Quote Originally Posted by artgecko View Post
BCR- Thanks.. If I get a BRB, I'll probably go for a female then. I'm assuming they have a better feeding response than the males (not sure if they go off feed like other males do or not).

Gio- Thanks for the info. I definitely want to stay smaller than a coastal, so I'll either go with a jungle or a BRB. As far as the BCCs go... I think they're too much snake for me still lol. I will wait and see how well I do with my BCA first (when he gets larger) then maybe get a BCC. They are great though. That is one reason I got the BCA. Very similar markings (except the red tail) but smaller package. I am comfortable with 6' maybe not so much with 10'.
OK,

Look into the Darwin or IJ carpets. Usually even the bigger carpets don't girth out like the boas. And,,, my understanding is the BCA boas, while not really long can be quite thick.

I think once you see a 6 foot slim snake is not much to handle, you'll be OK.

Length without the thickness really is not too intimidating. However when the female boas start putting on the girth, they become a lot more to handle LOL!

Handle a a BRB and a carpet, look at a few and see what you think. Choose carefully and don't rush.

It's a fun hobby and it sounds like you are in the driver's seat right now. Get what you want !!!!