What type of snake?

connie · #1 (**permalink**) 10-18-2005, 03:07 AM

I have had balboa, a baby rosy boa for only two weeks and I am thinking about getting another one!!!! I need some help, since I don't know near enough about adult sizes of snakes. I am thinking about something that would reach no more than about 4 - 41/2 feet grown. One that stays friendly...I do have a grand daughter and another one on the way.

I have 4 cats and IF by chance the snake got loose, I don't want them to be dinner for it. I plan on keeping it in a 55 or 75 gallon aquarium. I would like to know what my choices are so I can do some research on them before I decide.
Pros and cons would be great!! Thanks for your opinons!!!! Connie

Rex322 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-18-2005, 03:11 AM

this question has ball python written all over it

Dr.Oviparous · #3 (**permalink**) 10-18-2005, 03:11 AM

By balboa... do you possibly mean ball python? If not... that sounds like your best option, choose a ball python. But please, do read the caresheet here on RTB first

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connie · #4 (**permalink**) 10-18-2005, 03:12 AM

Thanks Jason, I am going to go and do some research on them right now!!

connie · #5 (**permalink**) 10-18-2005, 03:13 AM

"Balboa" is what my grand daughter named my baby mexican rosy boa!

leerankin · #6 (**permalink**) 10-18-2005, 03:19 AM

spotted/childrens python
royals
corns
kingsnakes
sandboas

gemisnake · #7 (**permalink**) 10-18-2005, 03:19 AM

Balboa is the name of her pet rosy boa. A ball python is an excellent choice. Make sure you get a captive bred one that has already been feeding well, I suggest straight from a reliable breeder, not a petshop. Also if I remember right Balboa is a mexican rosy... if you really like the rosy boas maybe get another kind (san felipe rosy boas are my personal fave). Sand boas are another neat snake that stays small, but they are pretty secretive and hide a lot. Also if you want to try something really different from Balboa maybe a corn or kingsnake would suit you. I know thats a lot of suggestions... but there are a lot out there. I prefer ball pythons over sand boas and colubrids but Captain Hook, my albino corn, has always been a huge success with kids at the reptile shows I do.

Rex322 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-18-2005, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Oviparous

By balboa... do you possibly mean ball python? If not... that sounds like your best option, choose a ball python. But please, do read the caresheet here on RTB first

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boas, even males, get 6+ ft. she is looking for something that only gets 4-5'

gemisnake · #9 (**permalink**) 10-18-2005, 03:30 AM

NO, NOT ROSY BOAS! Her boa will stay very small. You are thinking of redtail boas, we are suggesting ball pythons (which stay small) and rosy/sand boas that DO stay small, under 4 feet!!!

Rex322 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-18-2005, 03:32 AM

he was talking about BCIs, remember, i suggested the ball python

connie · #11 (**permalink**) 10-18-2005, 03:37 AM

How big do the ball python's get? Lenght and how big around? where would i find a reptutable breeder? I appreciate all of the replys. connie

Adrya · #12 (**permalink**) 10-18-2005, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by connie

How big do the ball python's get? Lenght and how big around? where would i find a reptutable breeder? I appreciate all of the replys. connie

My biggest female ball python is 4 1/2 feet and fairly girthy (not sure in inches around) but she's about 2300 grams/5lbs if that gives you an idea, and my only male is only 3-foot something I think, both adults.

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