Buying Male vs. Female

[Kent K25]

Pros and Cons of both if you don't mind! If i am not mistaken the females grow longer than the males, how bout temperment etc....

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[herp_chick]

What species? Soemtimes it makes a big difference, sometimes not
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[mirabelasunshine]

Size is the biggest difference. You don't say male or female *what*, so I'll assume you're talking colombian boas. Females get bigger -- aside from a bigger snake, this means a bigger cage and bigger (more $) food. Beyond that, there's not that much to it. In my limited experience, I've found males are a little more active, a little more intense in their explorations outside the cage, and a little bit jumpier when approached -- but not much. They're all pretty calm, if they've been raised right. Females are big and slow and easy-going. Usually. Anyway, I think your biggest consideration is the size thing. You can get a male and be pretty sure you'll never really need a cage bigger than 4x2, although there are exceptions. A female stands a pretty good chance of getting a little big for that. Anyway, good luck. They're both enjoyable pets.
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[Kent K25]

Assumption correct. Male or Female Colombian Redtail
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[Kent K25]

approximate adult size of male vs. female BCI from you guys' experience would be....?
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	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[storm]

Depending on genetics, a male can max out on average between 5½ to 7 feet in length, females from 6 to 9. There will of course be exceptions, with some reported instances of males at 12 feet and females at 15. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif[/img]

Another big difference in size between males and females is girth. You'll find that the females get quite a bit bigger around than the males will.
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[Kent K25]

Thanks storm!
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[morti]

Storm is proving what a fabu teacher I am. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]

I agree with storm and Mirabela completely and don't have anything to add.

-Your Sick Uncle Morti.
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[talon]

My females are way thicker then my males and would have to say that the males are alittl mor active then the females now that you mention it
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