Reptile Expos

[dakski]

Many more BP breeders, many more BP owners, more morphs/patterns/coloration available.

Also, remember, a BCI gets much larger and stronger than a BP. They need much larger enclosures, bigger food items, etc.

Don't get me wrong, I love BCI's (I adore my Ivory Ghost, Behira). However, I wouldn't have a stack of 6X2' enclosures if I only had my BP and corn snake, LOL. I would have smaller tanks for sure (although Frank my BTS loves having the space).

BP's are very popular now, and have been for a while. More and more morphs available, and for less money, every year. They are awesome snakes.

I admit, I am surprised more people do not keep BCI's and other Boa's, except that they are large and need bigger tanks and food, etc. I love BCI's personality and ease of feeding compared to a BP.

However, because of everything listed here, I understand why more people keep BP's.

I love all my reptile family and understand all sides here.

I think it's good that BP's don't get too large and are as popular as they are though. If you could only buy a boid that gets 5-8FT, as opposed to 3-5FT (give or take) for a very manageable BP, we would have fewer people in the hobby. I started at age 10 with a BP and still have a BP today. I like any species that helps people get into the hobby and helps remove stigmas and ignorance.

Very happy I did not start with a BCI! Glad I waited until I was more experienced and settled, etc.

Because of the size and cage requirements, BCI's are considered intermediate to advanced snakes to keep.

BP's are beginner to intermediate. They have almost the same temp and humidity requirements of a BCI, but are noticeably smaller.