Quote Originally Posted by kjhowland View Post
BOA BOA BOA.

Both are great snakes with various differences. Research and decide what you want, or get both.

Beeger Boxes makes great custom built wooden enclosures and will be at the show.

CV Exotics is a great breeder. They sell both boas and ball pythons. I bought a 66% Het Snow Boa from them at a show six months ago. I love him.
I wouldn't consider a boa to be a good beginner snake.. their size would be a bit much for someone who's never worked with snakes before.

Here's a previous post of mine about balls vs corns. You decide. :]

Quote Originally Posted by blackcrystal22 View Post
Because ball pythons can be stressed out for more reasons, I've been bitten by my ball that I've had for 6 months twice.. and only once by my FIRST corn and he was sick.
Even my crazy female corn who is fearful of any touch, doesn't bite.. she just.. musks. D:

I love, adore, and own both for many different reasons.

Balls
  • I love the way that ball pythons handle.. it's a bit more calm and the way that they feel is very fun. For begginner snake handlers, it's a bit less intimidating than holding a fast moving corn.
  • They don't poop as much and it usually doesn't smell as bad.
  • They are a bit more of a challenge, which I enjoy.
  • I love the morphs!


Corns
  • Cheaper for the snakes and morphs in general.
  • Less specific about temps and husbandry details.. much easier in that range.
  • Usually have a better feeding response.
  • The morphs are cheap and very pretty, they are also good begginner breeders before balls to get used to the entire idea.
  • I don't mind smaller/thinner snakes and still enjoy holding them when I'm in a 'faster' mood.


That basically covers it.
This post has a lot of good info in it, check it out.
http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=73509

Also make sure if you decide to get a ball python to read up on the caresheet.
Here: http://www.ball-pythons.net/modules....warticle&id=59

Or if you decide to get a corn read up on the caresheet as well.
Here: http://www.ball-pythons.net/modules....warticle&id=12