What boa would be a good first boa?

[silvertip0]

I might have a slight chance of getting a boa and i was wondering what kind would be good. I have experience with snake cause I've had a ball python for 11 years; also some garters for a few years. I really like Brazilian Rainbow Boas. Would they be a good snake or no? Thanks for any help and advice=]

 

[snakeguy101]

Rainbows are tricky and generally more advanced, they are susceptible to humidity related issues like respiratory infections and shedding problems. They are great if you can properly care for them but be prepared to pend a little extra money and time caring for them.

I would suggest the red tail boas, sand boas, dumerils boas, or (my favorite) the madagascan ground boas. All of these have very different requirements and looks but are generally easy to care for. Red tails will get the largest and are usually quite easy to tame, Dumerils don't get quite so large but are also easy to tame. Sand boas and ground boas stay small but one is from the desert and the other from a forest- it is all up to your personal choice.

 

[silvertip0]

I like the dumerils boas. But I have also heard of Hog Island Boas. Are they a good snake? my friend likes them and may be getting one.

 

[snakeguy101]

I like the dumerils boas. But I have also heard of Hog Island Boas. Are they a good snake? my friend likes them and may be getting one.

yeah, they are on par with the dumerils boa, sorry I should have included them in my list.

 

[silvertip0]

Do you know how much a dumerils boa would coast?

 

[snakeguy101]

you should not pay more than $125 for them. In a pet store they may be circa $150 but if you go to a show you can find them around the $100 mark.

Here is a link for them:
http://market.kingsnake.com/search.php?action=search

 

[silvertip0]

Thanks for your help

 

[snakeguy101]

no problem. Let us know what you get!

 

[silvertip0]

Will do