Pros/Cons to Male/Female Rosies?

**Pareeeee** · 10-26-11, 09:21 AM

I might as well get all studied up on these guys, even if I won't be getting one for a while.

So,
I seem to be fixated on male right now, but I was wondering if there is really a difference in owning a male vs owning a female.

I had a nightmare with my Bearded Dragon female getting eggbound, etc, it eventually killed her (had to have her put down on Christmas Eve...so awful...) I swore never to get a female reptile again because I didn't want the chance of that happening again.

I was wondering, since Rosy Boas are livebearers, maybe I don't have to worry about the egg-laying and egg-bound issues.

So, what are the differences between owning a male or female Rosy? Pros and cons to each sex?

Thanks!

PS: I love this forum. Everyone is SO quick to respond and most posts are very helpful. Thanks everyone for being patient with all my QUESTIONS....lol! I just like to know as much as I can before getting a pet I haven't had before

alessia55 · 10-26-11, 09:30 AM

I've handled a bunch of rosy boas in my lifetime, and I've never seen any difference as far as temperament between the sexes. I'm currently taking care of my cousin's 1yr old female rosy boa and she is as docile as one could ever hope they are. I don't think you'll find much of a difference as far as temperament between sexes. Rosy boas as a whole are known for having a typically calm and tolerating personality. Of course, every snake is an individual and there may be some oddballs out there, but for the most part, rosies are easy-going. Like I said, I've handled a bunch of rosy boas at shows and expos and it's the one snake I can almost be sure won't hiss, strike, or resist my handling.

**Pareeeee** · 10-26-11, 03:15 PM

Thanks for the info. What about egg/gravid problems?

alessia55 · 10-26-11, 03:19 PM

I mean, if you breed a female she will (hopefully) get pregnant and bear young. But if the female is NOT bred to a male, nothing will happen, her temperament won't change or anything like that.

SkYyaMe1623 · 10-26-11, 03:19 PM

I know absolutely nothing about rosy boas lol but as far as most snakes go, generally speaking, males are typically smaller (thinner and shorter) as well as less aggressive.

**Pareeeee** · 10-26-11, 03:46 PM

Thanks for your info.
Can anyone answer my one question about the egg thing? I don't want to relive what happened to my Beardie. If they don't get problems like that I may consider getting a female since they are a very hard-to-find snake around here. I may not have a choice of what gender I can get.
That is the only reason I'm against getting female reptiles, because of what happened to my little Auzzie.

alessia55 · 10-26-11, 03:49 PM

You shouldn't have any egg-laying or egg-bound issues. This isn't something you have to worry about with rosy boas

**Pareeeee** · 10-26-11, 03:50 PM

yay. I may reconsider the gender thing.

alessia55 · 10-26-11, 03:52 PM

Like I said in my first reply to this thread, rosy boas are easy-going regardless of sex. Go with whichever you feel happiest with. Don't think about the gender thing. Just go with the nicest, prettiest rosy boa you can find, regardless of whether it's male or female. You'll be happiest that way

Shmoges · 10-26-11, 06:51 PM

I have eight of them four male four females that are three different localities. The anza borregos, hypo anzas, and pioneer towns all seem to act the same male and female rather aggressive when hungry but good snakes if you don't stick you finger in there face lol. The ortiz on the other hand seem more timid. The size difference of the males to the females are the only difference IMO.