If you get your new snake as a baby (let's say even a Colombian BCI), by the time is gets to be 7ft, you will be comfortable with keeping it.Boas, pythons, and anacondas: What's the difference? Because boa constrictors, reticulated pythons, and anacondas are some of the biggest snakes in the world, many people get confused about which is which. I'm not saying it's okay to be lazy, but when your starting off, you tend to make mistakes and forget certain things. They are more forgiving with husbandry than alot of other species. I just think that a boa (BCI) is a great starter snake because it allows a new keeper to learn. They tend to go off feed for months at a time, which can be a troublesome. I have a BP now, and it is quite fussy when it comes to eating. There are only a few pythons, that I have an interest in keeping. Generally, you should leave any snake alone after they have just eaten! Really, any boa you get, you can't go wrong. Mine is only a psycho only right after he eats, then he strikes at everything. They only get around 5 or 6 feet and are quite docile. They are beautiful and are a joy to keep. However, they are quite sensitive to their humidity requirements, but given the correct enclosure, are very easy to maintain.įirst off, what is your budget for this new pet? If your willing to invest $200, then I personally would get a Hog Island boa. Although they are quite strong for their size, they are typically easy to calm down and are excellent feeders. A male Brazilian or Colombian Rainbow Boa might also be a good choice. There are quite a few that stay under 6' in length and are typically good feeders and quite hardy. Some smaller Boa constrictors can also be a good choice. They do stress quite easily, and the fact that they are often quite still while being held isn't an expression of being comfortable, but rather being defensive. Ball Pythons can be another choice, but only if you can deal with their fasting and sometimes finicky eating habits. They are all easy to care for and don't get easily stressed out from handling. If you are looking for something small that is pretty tolerant of handling I would suggest a Spotted Python, Children's Python, Rosy Boa, or Sand Boa. The differences between boas and pythons are really irrelevant to being kept as pets, as both come in a variety of different sizes, shapes, temperaments, colours, etc.
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