As far as pure Hogs vs. crosses, go to a reputable breeder. Pure Hogs should be anywhere from $200-$500 (the higher end would be really nice reduced animals, ie less speckling, etc). Crosses (not speaking of the higher end crosses like sunsets but of crosses with Colombians) will be cheaper. There are other ways to spot crosses but it can be quite difficult to tell. As far as major differences, BPs do well with 82-84 on the cool side, 92-94 on the warm. Hogs seem to do better with lower temps. I keep mine at around 82-84 on the cool with a hot spot of around 88-90 max. Hogs are inquisitive and not timid like Ball Pythons. They won't spend all day, every day hiding. They will be more active when taken out and more interested in their surroundings. They will grow slightly bigger than BPs and are excellent eaters like other members of the BCI subspecies. I think Hog Island Boas make an excellent starter boa as they stay smaller than the garden variety Colombians or the bigger "true" Redtails.Originally Posted by mousch
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