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05-21-12, 08:31 AM
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Want others opinions...
I have always wanted to have a snake since I was a little girl. (like 5) But I am trying to deside on what one a ball python or a boa constrictor. I love both. I am leaning a little to the python. I am not planing on getting it now. I have Been looking up both but I would like to know a little more from people who have them. Please and Thank you!
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05-21-12, 09:49 PM
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Re: Want others opinions...
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05-21-12, 09:50 PM
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Wandering Cricket
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Re: Want others opinions...
G'day and welcome
Don't own either of those species so I'm of no assistance there's plenty on here that do.
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05-21-12, 09:51 PM
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Re: Want others opinions...
I recommend getting whichever one you prefer. Both can make good starter pets but I personally prefer the ball over the boa due to size for a beginner.
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05-21-12, 09:54 PM
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Young and Wise
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Re: Want others opinions...
How much space do you have? How big do you want it to get too? What prey size do you want to feed when they are adults? These are all questions to take into consideration. Other than that its just the one you like best.
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05-21-12, 09:58 PM
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Captain America
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Re: Want others opinions...
Hello and welcome to our zoo.
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05-21-12, 10:13 PM
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Snake Ninja
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Re: Want others opinions...
hi and welcome!
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05-21-12, 10:33 PM
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Re: Want others opinions...
Welcome! 
It's great that you're doing your research before getting a snake. That's definitely a good start. Both ball pythons and boa constrictors are good snakes. Let us know if you have any specific questions about either.
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05-22-12, 02:25 AM
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Non Carborundum Illegitimi
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Re: Want others opinions...
Welcome, personally i would say get a Royal (ball) for your first snake as they are pretty docile and dont get so long as (most) boas. Any questions please ask away
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05-22-12, 04:35 AM
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Diesel the pumpkin killer
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Re: Want others opinions...
As others have stated both make good first snakes...
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05-22-12, 04:59 AM
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Re: Want others opinions...
both pretty boring snakes TBH. It depends what you are expecting from a snake. They are pretty similar in terms of temprament and behaviour, whether that is what you want from a snake or not is a different matter.
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05-22-12, 05:03 AM
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slainte mhath
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Re: Want others opinions...
hello and welcome
cheers shaun
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05-22-12, 05:41 AM
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Re: Want others opinions...
As others have stated, it all depends on what you are looking for.
If you want a relatively small/medium-sized pudgy snake that does nothing 99% of the time, a ball python may be a perfect choice. IMHO, they are one of the most boring pet snakes one could get. The only interesting thing about them is that so many genetic mutations are possible, but this is only if you are into breeding them.
Red-tailed boas get larger, and in my limited experience, can be a little more out-going. But space may be a factor. Adults can be upwards of 7-8 ft.
And like others have mentioned, there are plenty of more choices out there than just ball pythons and red-tail boas. There's carpet pythons, rosy boas, sand boas, Dumerils boas, blood pythons, etc...
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05-22-12, 05:44 AM
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Boa Lover
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Re: Want others opinions...
Like others have said, apart from size, viv size and food, it's down to your preference.... Although I've got to say, no snake is boring. Even the ones that you hardly ever see moving around. 
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05-22-12, 06:44 AM
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Snake Ninja
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Re: Want others opinions...
I,myself find boas are way more outgoing and do not find them similer....or boring for that matter!!
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