What would you suggest?

[Pinto2]

I'm looking into buying a second snake and i'm wonder what you guys would suggest. I wan't it to be a fat snake (boa/python), and for it to grow no more than 10 feet. Please include explanations why you suggest what ever snake you end up suggesting.
Daniel

[RB420]

I would suggest a BCI, these boas make great started snakes. they are very east to maintain. easy to house (in a rubbermaid for a young snake and a custom enlcosure for an adult) and rarely get over ten feet. Some can be a little bit nippy as babies but calm down very readily with regular handling. and for the most part they are great eaters.

they grow quick however, often reaching 3 or 4 feet by their first birthday. and as adults they do need a fair size cage but you easily make one or buy one of a fellow member of this community, i believe proud2bcanadian makes custom enclosures and is in your area.

If you aren't sure if you want a snake that large, i would say a ball python would be another good started snake. the only draw back to them i find is that they can be picky eaters. they stay a lot smaller with females usually maxing out at 6 feet. they are a very calm snake and are a great snake to let your friends hold and stuff with no worries. oh and ball pythons aren't very active, they like to spend a lot of time in their hides where as BCIs tend to be out and about more and in my opinion make a better display snake.

do a lot or research and find out what one is just right for you. you don't want to get in over your head. if you have any specific questions try the search option, you will find answers to like EVERY question on here.

whatever you end up choosing. i wish you the best.

[Pinto2]

I probably sound like an idiot, but whats an BCI, lol. I want somthing just a little bigger than a ball python. Thanks for the input, and the more the marrier.

[AZpythonDude]

BCI - Boa Constrictor Imperator - Common Boa (Colombian Red Tail)
BCC - Boa Constrictor Constrictor - True Red Tail Boas

[SnakeyeZ]

Why question is, why does it need to be over 10 foot? is there a reason..or just your preference?

I can personally suggest nice small to medium sized boas and pythons.

[Boakid]

she said under 10 foot

[RB420]

Originally posted by Pinto2
I want somthing just a little bigger than a ball python. Thanks for the input, and the more the marrier.

I would suggest a colombian red-tailed boa (BCI). i got mine in january and i must say she is a great snake

[lolaophidia]

You could also consider Carpet Pythons. They're pretty easy going once they get past the nippy baby stage and average between 5-8 feet depending on the subspecies. They stay more slender than Colombian Boas or Ball Pythons, but are still sturdy snakes.
Just a suggestion, since you're on the Python forum after all...

[SnakeyeZ]

My bad, Carpets pythons, and rainbow boas are some nice sized boids....both of are completely managable.

[meow_mix450]

Pinto2, what school do you go to? your name sounds fimilar

Meow

[CARLiTO_]

I would suggest getting a Hog Island Boa Constrictor Imperator.

They stay smaller than their Colombian counterpart.

http://webpost.net/ca/carlito/DSC00587.JPG

More information about the different species of boa contrictors can be found here..

link (http://www.boa-constrictors.com/)

[Pinto2]

Meow_Mix, I go to dunbarton highschool, thats in Pickering, 30 minutes east of Toronto.