Which Boa?

[brylecc1989]

So, i currently have a Carept python and a Cali banana King. Now im getting the boa itch as i love collecting different species. What do you guys think is the prettiest looking/most rewarding boa to own? I like to handle my snakes, but understand they'll never like it only tolerate it. I don't over do it. But i'd prefer a generally mellower snake. What do you guys think?

[stephanbakir]

Red tailed boas are really mellow and don't get overly big, Rainbow boas get a little smaller but aren't quite so mellow.
I'd stay away from tree boas.

[serpentshideawa]

Red tailed boas are great snakes

[Shmoges]

I recommend a longicauda red tail. We have an anery one and he is the sweetest snake we have. Super inquisitive and not shy at all. I love the feeding response too.

[stephanbakir]

Cuban boas are pretty cute too, hard as hell to find though. (they get 10ft+)

[SnakeyJay]

Im a fan of rainbow boa, really nice looking snakes. I havnt had any bad attitude off my female at all so far... Well apart from feeding times lol.

[Jay]

Guyana Red Tail. My favorite snake, beautiful snake!

http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m517/jay0133/IMG_6924.jpg

[stephanbakir]

Guyana Red Tail. My favorite snake, beautiful snake!

http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m517/jay0133/IMG_6924.jpg
Those guys are the Louigi of all reptiles (notice the goatee)

[SnakeyJay]

Lol all we need now is a mario!.. Quick someone get a hat on a boa. Haha

[stephanbakir]

Actually, seeing as its already in red, wouldn't that be Mario? we need an ETB-RTB hybrid and hope for a green tailed boa!!

[SnakeyJay]

Hahaha.....actually a green tailedboa sounds nice. :p

[stephanbakir]

Sounds like a party in the snakes pants lol

[belovedboas]

Red tailed boas are really mellow and don't get overly big, Rainbow boas get a little smaller but aren't quite so mellow.
I'd stay away from tree boas.


Not saying your wrong here Stephen but some redtail's can get a nice size......my biggest is 6 ft and as thick as a popcan.........and I've seen some huge females

So no not overly big, but big enough depending on how ya look at it:):) but yes they are great snakes and usually very docile

[stephanbakir]

The OP's requirement was a mellow snake, and because he already had a carpet I'm assuming he has some experience with longer snakes.

Also because we only have responsible herp keepers on this forum *wink wink* I'd hope that he will do his research on whatever he chooses to get before making his final selection.

[sassy_snake_lady]

As mentioned research is a must but I can highly recommend hog island boas, rainbow boas and crawl cay boas althought the crawls dont get very big at all. My hog can be a bit hissy and viv defensive but is fine once out. My brb is as chilled out as they come and has never had a grumpy day and my hypo hogs and crawl cay are all super calm.

Boas are awsome :)

[brylecc1989]

Thanks everyone for the input. I really love the brazilian boas. They are amazing. And yes i will most definitely be doing more research (i say more because i have already started) before i make a purchase. I just figured who would know better than actual snake keepers such as yourselves!

[brylecc1989]

I was just checking out some crawl cays. Beautiful. i think we may have found a winner :)

[Jendee]

if your looking for mellow a bci would better then a bcc or a bca...

[Shmoges]

You can't beet this cute thing!
http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af309/Shmoges/IMG_0016-3.jpg
http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af309/Shmoges/IMG_0017-3.jpg

[stephanbakir]

That thing is gorgeous!

[TeaNinja]

yea, the anery's look awesome.