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okeeteecorn
08-27-07, 06:48 AM
If I have to decide between a Kenyan Sand Boa and a Ball Python as a beginner's snake, which would be a better choice?
Thanks!
The Snake Guru
08-27-07, 10:51 AM
They are both fairly easy to care for.....really depends on your personal preference.

Sand Boas stay a lot smaller....so if size and issue go that rout, otherwise either of them are equally interesting and easy to care for snakes.

~B~
RIBBIT
08-27-07, 11:46 AM
Hey Hey Hey Balls All The Way
House_Of_Pets
09-22-07, 06:15 PM
Ive had both and in my experience, the ball python was more exciting because he got bigger.
bighillreptiles
09-22-07, 07:36 PM
I keep and breed both and they are a lot of fun so get one of each !!! lol the only draw back with the sand boa's are they like to stay under grown till knight fall and balls can be a pain with not liking to feed all the time so they both have there pros and cons .go with what you like more .just my 0.02 worth
ffollett
09-24-07, 05:41 PM
It is a personal preference. I would choose the boa because I am a boa guy but it doesn't matter what any of us think. What do you think you would be more comfortable with and get the most enjoyment out of.
totheend
09-24-07, 08:27 PM
I say get both!! You won't be disappointed:p.
RIBBIT
09-25-07, 05:41 AM
Im getting both I have two balls and getting three boas the reason 3-2 thing is balls get really really thick boas dont
ffollett
09-25-07, 06:24 AM
Im getting both I have two balls and getting three boas the reason 3-2 thing is balls get really really thick boas dont

If you are talking about common/columbian boas they will get longer and thicker then the ball pythons.
RIBBIT
09-25-07, 09:32 AM
no I mean kenyan sand boas
Hayezoo
09-25-07, 02:37 PM
Like ffollett said, it's ultimately your choice. They are both fantastic snakes. My personal choice would be a nice Kenyan. You will never have trouble finding either of these snakes, however, I think one is a little more common than the other..... spend some time if you can with each type of snake, ( Im not saying you have not already done this ) and you will be able to choose with a bit more ease. There are some spectacular specimens of both species to choose from!!! Good Luck!!