Which Should I get

[Ultrakd]

Im stuck between Red Tail Boa, Dumeril or Rainbow Boa. Latter on down the road Ill want to breed them. I would get all 3 but I dont have that much room and my parents wouldnt let me have that many. Id love your suggestions and tips, Thanks.

[boidfanatic]

Have you ever cared for a snake before? The reason I ask is because I believe that the Rainbows have special needs, best for a more experienced herper. I don't know a whole lot about Dums or there needs, I chose red-tail because they are relatively easy to maintain.

[razeraze]

Have you ever bred snakes before? Or kept a snake over 6 feet.

[boaterr]

Originally Posted by Ultrakd

Im stuck between Red Tail Boa, Dumeril or Rainbow Boa. Latter on down the road Ill want to breed them. I would get all 3 but I dont have that much room and my parents wouldnt let me have that many. Id love your suggestions and tips, Thanks.

Based on your age I would say none. College and reptiles usually don't mix "the reptiles usually suffer".

[Ultrakd]

I havent breed snakes before but i have cared for them. I wouldnt be getting one anytime soon though. Im going to be breeding BP soon I hope though. SO before I breed one of these Illl make sure I have succesfuly bred BP. Im not going to be going to Collage any time soon. I was thinking more twords Durms and RTB because Ive heard they are real docie.

	Ball Python The Ball Python (Python regius), also known as the Royal Python, is a ground dwelling snake native to the savannahs and rain forests in western Africa, predominatly the countries of Ghana, Togo, and Benin.

[razeraze]

Remember RTBs can get big. After 6 feet they can get heavy and dangerous as well. Here is a pic of our little girl at 5 years old.

Are you sure you already for 2 snakes this size? Also what are your plans for the babies? With so many people breeding boas and pythons there is not a high demand for snakes not bred from popular breeders, or snakes that are not morphs or locality specific.

	Morph A morph is a color or pattern variation that is proven to be genetic. Common morphs include albino, anerythristic, gentically striped, Hypomelanistic, and many others. Morphs also include combinations of simple traits such as "Sunglow" which is Albino and Hypomelanistic. These traits may be recessive traits, co-dominant traits, dominant traits, or created through selective breeding (ie Pastel).

[Ultrakd]

Well with the BP I already have someone that will buy my first one. The Boas I was either gonna sell them online or to a reptile shop.

	Ball Python The Ball Python (Python regius), also known as the Royal Python, is a ground dwelling snake native to the savannahs and rain forests in western Africa, predominatly the countries of Ghana, Togo, and Benin.

[jtmoney]

Buy your first one? Sorry they dont lay one egg at a time ...

[Ultrakd]

WHat do you mean? I understand they dont lay one egg at a time. On the rack Im building can hold 30 30qt tubs. Ill have plenty of room for my first clutch, if they all make it.