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| badwool |
Posted - 24/09/2012 : 19:43:34
Peruvian Red Tail
Or
Brazilian Rainbow
????????????
For some reason also i'm really apprehensive about getting a boa, even a smaller one, but i love the look of them so much. |
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| Cookie |
Posted - 26/09/2012 : 23:24:32
Would love a rainbow boa! They are stunning! I've got a BCI, just about 6ft long, and although I havent been biten yet, it hasnt stopped him trying when I reach in to get him out lol. He's ok when he's out of the tank, providing you dont mind having your arm/hand/leg etc crushed because he always seems to constrict on me! lol |
| LittlestarRed |
Posted - 26/09/2012 : 09:40:01
I like both, but it depends really. I was told that some of the dwarf varieties can be a bit more bitey than common Boa's.
My Honduran BCI is testament to that! He's the most temperamental snake I own but also one of my favs. He was a hell of a challenge when we first got him back in January, but with regular handling he tamed down well. He still has the odd 'bad' day but I'm getting better at spotting his moods before I get bitten!
My BRB on the other hand is puppy dog tame but hides a lot! Other than feeding day, or if I physically remove him from his hide I hardly see him, which is a shame.
I wish I could have more Boa's, but hubby prefers the Royals so we have more of those LOL.
Boa's get a bad rep, but most I've handled and seen have been fantastic! I love them!!
There are so many types, I'm sure you could find one you like! :) |
| badwool |
Posted - 24/09/2012 : 21:19:41
I dont think i'd get a neonate anyway tbh, i'd probably get a cb10/11
I will handle some on saturday and see what i think, gutted i didnt get chance to properly look at donny. |
| carlb1981 |
Posted - 24/09/2012 : 20:57:15
Just had my male Sonoran x central out for 5 he has gorgeous little puppy dog eyes lol seems to be chilled enough and wasn't at all skittish when i went to pick him up |
| chrisc |
Posted - 24/09/2012 : 20:51:35
the preuvians are one of the larger BCC's.
think their temperments are similar to commons but still depends on the snake, my youngest common boa is a bitey little thing but hes only 5 months old an needs more handling
if your on facebook join the group BOADICCTION some very knowlegable boa keepers/breeders on there |
| Baobab |
Posted - 24/09/2012 : 20:47:18
I don't know about the temperament of those two types, but the common boas are just so laid back. You definitely need a boa in you're life.
The rainbows are gorgeous though. |
| badwool |
Posted - 24/09/2012 : 20:42:53
I've handled brb and crb before, but viper and vine have the Peruvian red tail and afaik they are a dwarf species? I love brb but they don't have the angular head I love so much. Maybe I will handle some first. |
| chrisc |
Posted - 24/09/2012 : 20:21:58
if i had the money and room i would get a the peruvian or any other locality boa.
boas are awesome, have you had chance to handle any boas yet?
may help if your a bit apprehencive |
| carlb1981 |
Posted - 24/09/2012 : 20:21:52
Brbs are gorgeous i love the irridescent rainbow effect on there scales but they grow a bit big for me to be allowed one maybe when my little boy is bigger and my partner stops being stupid thinking it would eat him cos its big lol |
