How can I convince my parents?

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dude if you are looking for a snake she will like, I would NOT go with an amazon tree boa, they are extremely snappy! they are the smallest of what you mentioned but personally I would invest in a bigger set up and go with a red tail or carpet...
 
Ok. But the reason I was thinking of the tree boa is because I dont really have much room, and she doesnt want anything big. She will probably never touch it, so it just needs to look cute when I get it. I'm really pushing for a red tailed boa, but she says I have to prove I can take care of another animal.
 
That cage isn't going to fit and atb for life. Don't get one just because it's "cute". They aren't easy snakes to keep, almost impossible to wean off live, and as snakeguy101 mentioned, are very snappy.

Boas are relatively easy, but you need to make sure you can provide it a large tank as it matures. Expect to feed it large rats or even rabbits as it grows to adult size. You should have experience handling large snakes before you ever purchase a snake that's going to grow large.
 
I have handled a few large snakes, and have handled my freinds large ball python a lot. Acttually, she really doesnt care what it looks like. I could feed them rats, but not rabbits. What is the minimum tank size for 1 or 2 adult red tailed boas?
 
For an adult boa, it's going to be a minimum of 5 feet long, 2 feet wide, and 2 feet high. You should get a tub or a custom cage, that is plastic all over but has glass doors at the front. Don't plan on keeping more than one together.
If you get a small subspecies, like hog island for example, you will be fine with feeding it large rats. However, the common boas, especially the females, are going to need something as large as rabbits eventually.

I know boas are fun, but do not get one if you aren't 100% sure you will be able to care for it at adult size. Their food is going to get expensive, as is their housing.
 
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