In my experience (limited) my boas have a range of personalities. The little hypo is by far the most laid back snake-- always a joy! The normal Columbian is also pretty laid back but I have to read her mood du jour!! The pastel is quite the challenge and the challenge began the minute she came out of the shipping bag!!! However, she has chilled out considerably over the months and is doing really well. You really need to just speak with the breeder and let him/her understand what you are looking for in a boa...Originally Posted by anendeloflorien
Wow amazing looking boas everybody! Thanks so much! Starmom I love your pastel.
So now a couple more questions on the BCIs just temperment wise. Are they typically more active than say a comparable sized ball? I'm not worried about a bitey snake, most of my little hatelings have had a go at me and a couple of the balls have even swung but I might be worried about a 10 foot bitey snake lol. Is that something most will just grow out of with handling?
I'm looking at getting a cage from RBI for my biggest corn, how long would a 2X3 cage hold a growing BCI? I'm sure I'd have to upgrade eventually but I don't want to plop down the money on a cage and then have it be useless in 3 months lol. I'm thinking of a the boa as somewhat of a display snake which right now I only have one 29g display tank that would most likely be far too small except for a baby. Thanks for all the advice everybody!
I have my girls in RBI 3x2x1 cages and heated with RHP's. Works very well. Even the wee little hypo went right into her cage and the size never fazed her. Now that 2 of the girls are 1.5 years, I am getting them AP 6x2x4 cages. These cages will be their forever homes.
My boas are way more outgoing than any of ball pythons. They live in the living room and watch the action! They are not timid, have awesome feeding responses, love to climb, and are interactive (when they choose!) I really just adore my boas
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