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Prospective Snake Owner Questions!
I'm gonna post on this part of the forum, too. Just to cover my bases. =D
Hi there! I'm a newbie who wants a boa and has a lot of questions. I'll start asking.
Basically, I'm a blank slate. Yes, I've done a lot of research independently, but it's so hard to narrow down choices on the Internet. I know that I want a boa and not a BP or a corn/king. I have read that BCIs tend to be on the smaller side vs BCCs, and since I'm specifically wanting a smaller snake (more in the 6 foot maximum range), I think that's where I'm headed. I love most of the Central American boas (Caulker Cay, Crawl Cay, BLOOD BOAS, etc...), but wanting some extra verification that those are really what I need.
All that being said, what exactly IS a red-tail? Is it just a general term that describes BCIs, or are they a specific breed?
What is everybody's opinion on male vs female in regards to temperament? I think males tend to be thinner and smaller, right? But what about disposition?
What age is best to buy a snake at for a beginner? I'm assuming that young snakes (do you call them neonates?), are more work, since you have to establish habits, but is that true?
I really just want a good lounge about buddy. Like, letting it chill with me when I play video games or watch tv. (Not gonna lie, I also want to dispel the stigma that snakes have with being scary and evil.) I am positive that I will need a snake that is calm, relaxed, and comfortable with handling. That's actually the primary reason I went with a boa instead of a corn. I hear corns are prone to being much more active.
I'm already married, and my wife is totally cool with the idea of having a snake. So I won't have to worry about future relationships and complications with snakes. I do live in an apartment, but they're reptile friendly as long as I don't get a Reticulated or Burmese, haha.
Out of general curiosity, what are usual monthly costs like for a snake? I know the feeding is relatively inexpensive, and if I use a cheap enough substrate, that's not an issue either, but what about electric costs for heating or costs for keeping humidity? I'm planning on using a plastic tub, since from what I've read they are cheaper and keep humidity better... Is this true?
Is there anything I'm missing? Are there more questions I should be asking and am neglecting?
Thank you so much!!!
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