Boa vs. Woma

[dakski]

I have some questions comparing a MALE BCI vs. a FEMALE WOMA...

1. Which has a faster growth rate?
2. Which gets bigger, lengthwise?
3. Which is more active overall?
4. Which will last in a 4x2 enclosure longest, before I need to move it to a 6x2?
5. Which is more likely to climb, using branches above and vertical spacing?

I don't know much about Woma's, but know a lot about BCI's. I have a female Ghost BCI, Behira.

BCI's grow really slow and should. You really need to space out feedings as they grow and eater bigger prey. A slow grown BCI is a healthy and long living BCI. People often overfeed and they can die young if grown to fast or if they get too heavy/obese. Having said that, they do not self-regulate. They will eat whenever you offer. Not like BP's at all.

A male BCI (not BCC) should be 4-6+ Feet. Some can get 7FT, but that's rare. They probably average 5-6FT. Females get 6-8FT. Males are also less girth and weigh noticeably less, on average.

BCI's are active, curious, and explore when out. However, in their tank, unless looking for food, are pretty sedentary. They are more active at night. They use hides, but often only partially. They like sticking their heads out and seeing what's going on.

An average male BCI can probably stay in a 4X2 or 5X2 for life. 6X2 would be good too. I plan to keep Behira in a 6X2 for life, unless she gets particularly big, but I can cross that bridge when/if we get there.

BCI's are semi-arboreal. They do like to climb and will given the opportunity. They are also pretty good at it.

The other thing is personality. I don't know much about Woma's, but BCI's in general are very chill (unless food is involved). Behira is a total sweetheart, and loves being out, isn't even head shy, and doesn't get spooked at all.

I think Sauzo said it best when he said that a BCI is like a big BP who doesn't hide or get scared. IMO they are more inquisitive and less startled, but can be very calm when being handled as well. Behira takes redirection well and often falls asleep on my lap.

My favorite things about BCI's is their personality, followed by their beauty (many morphs - pick a color and pattern). I also love the feel of their skin/scales - softer than a BP.

Having said all that, I would hook train a BCI for sure. Behira nailed me in a feeding response (long story but she was thinking food and couldn't see my hand and I reached in to grab her - not aggressive at all and let go and let me pick her up as soon as she realized her mistake), and I have hooked trained since. We have had zero issues since and that will pay dividends when she's 7FT+.

Not sure about Woma's, but again, BCI's have a very strong food response.

Sorry I can't help much with Woma's, but I can't say enough about BCI's. Let me or the other Boa people here know if you have any other questions on Boa's.