Carpet Python or Boa?

[JackTar]

and I have a male BC that was born on April 10th. He's awesome. I had a female BC years ago and that was a real chill snake too. I'll most likely own Boas now although I do want to add a Bredli if I find one that I like at the next Repticom or if the breeder I got my boa from comes across one

[artgecko]

I think boas are a good choice. I now own both (just got a jag. carpet a couple months back) and the boas are much calmer.. They will be a good transition for owning a BP activity-wise.

I would go with a male BCI morph or a hog island. I think your best bet, if you can get to one, is to buy at a show. Do your research beforehand, look at morphs online and know what you like and how much the "going rate" is for them, then check out what you can find at a reptile show. I would advise looking up breeders on the Fauna Classified Board of Inquiry first though. buying at a show will allow you to handle the snakes first as well, which is a plus since you're looking for good temperament.

I picked up a male hypo a couple shows back for only $80. He isn't breeding quality (has a lot of "peppering") but his color, pattern, and attitude stood out to me at the show so I considered him a steal.

My other boa, a south Brazilian BCA male, I got from Tom McCarthy at McCarthy boas. I would consider his prices very fair and his shipping prices as well. He is a very helpful guy as well and if you have questions, he will answer them. I think he only breeds 1 litter a year though, so not sure when he would have any available.

[Gio]

I'm just curious how this ended up.

It was a good topic and discussion.

[KitaCat]

We are a nosy bunch, aren't we... I'd love to know how this turned out too.

[Gio]

We are a nosy bunch, aren't we... I'd love to know how this turned out too.

Just for fun here in my BC 6 months after this topic started. Much thicker and a bit longer.




And that silly 4 foot coastal has gotten 2 feet longer in 6 months.



And the answer is,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,???

[KitaCat]

Just for fun here in my BC 6 months after this topic started. Much thicker and a bit longer.




And that silly 4 foot coastal has gotten 2 feet longer in 6 months.



And the answer is,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,???

Gorgeous pair you have there!

I don't own any carpets or BCI's, but I have two BCC's and a BRB.

[Gio]

Gorgeous pair you have there!

I don't own any carpets or BCI's, but I have two BCC's and a BRB.

OH BOY!

Now I need a BCC!

Those are outstanding and the BRB is a looker too.

[KitaCat]

OH BOY!

Now I need a BCC!

Those are outstanding and the BRB is a looker too.

Thank you! BCC's are awesome snakes. The calmest species I own. The male even came out of a shipment that was delayed overnight (so he spent the better part of 2 days in a box) and was as chill as can be.

Can't wait till they put on some size. The girl is growing like a weed right now.

[dkatz4]

Ok, this thread is about to be a year old, but I only just now discovered it via Google and it fantastic. I might just be talking to myself here, but for what it's worth, I got my Central American dwarf male a couple months ago and I'm hoping to add something bigger in the not so distant future (maybe a year from now) but I am trying to figure out what. All the species on this thread are on my radar (and mabe a few more but I'll save it for a new thread) This has been incredibly informative and enjoyable if anyone is still subscribe to it I would love to hear any and all pertinent updates.

[BWB]

I have a Hog Island that is now 4 feet long and is such a great snake. When I first got him he would hiss every now and then when I took him out but I didn't pay any attention to him. He's big, strong and beautiful (and hangs onto me like a scared kid - protect me daddy!). And he eats like a champ - no problems there. I picked up a 7 month old Jungle Carpet on the first of April and she was a bit aggressive at first - hitting but not biting. She now comes out without any problems and crawls around on me like we were old buddies, even the other day when she had started her shed (put her promptly back in and felt bad about that). She is going to be a great snake and make a fun, interesting and beautiful pet.