Quote Originally Posted by ladywhipple02 View Post
We're a BP forum, but a lot of folks on here have a boa or two as well. As far as personality goes, I've found boas to be more interactive. They typically aren't as shy as a BP, and can be a lot of fun for kids to grow with. Of course they do get large - some of them VERY large. Island boas are typically the smaller versions - Crawl Cay and Caulker Cay boas being some of the smallest http://www.cuttingedgeherp.com/islandcayboas.html
If I did a boa an Island type would be best. Maybe I can see some in person at Repticon this weekend.


Quote Originally Posted by ladywhipple02 View Post
If you're going for pretty colors though... stick with the BPs. They can also be friendly and make great pets, and come in VAST numbers of different patterns and shades, they just tend to be a little more shy.
Yeah, for variety of colors and patterns the Balls and Corns have it pretty much wrapped up. Corns are illegal here in Georgia though.

On the other hand, there are also some species that are very attractive in their natural color/pattern too. Some King/Milk snakes are very boldly colored, Blood Pythons of course look really cool especially as their red develops, and some of the Carpet varieties too.