Rosy boa or corn snake?

[kellymack515]

I've never owned a snake before but I've always wanted one. Working at a pet store, I've been able to learn a fair bit about snake care and I think I'm ready for my first. I've had experiences with corn snakes and they seem like great first-time snakes. They eat well, tend to be sweet, and don't get huge. But my dad says that the only snake I can have in the house (alas, as a poor college student, I'm stuck at home) is a rosy boa. Don't ask why - I think it's a power trip for him or something. Since I don't have any personal experiences with rosies, I'd like some feedback from you guys as to which would be a better first snake. I'd also like if I could get a comparative of the statistics of the two (size, housing/heat/humidity requirements, special needs, etc) as a lot of the information I've gathered seems to vary when it comes to the rosies. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

[jtmoney]

Well what are you looking for in snake? Out of those two I would choose a rosy boa. For the size color and I am just not a huge fan of colu's

[kellymack515]

I would like a snake that I can handle fairly easily and something that I can gain a lot of knowledge from. I'm not looking for anything to breed as I know I'm not nearly that experienced yet (and I feel that there are enough animals in the world already; no need to profit from adding to it when there are those that need homes). I think snakes are beautiful and fantastic animals and I would love to have one as a companion pet. I want a snake with a good temperament so I can prove to my parents that they aren't evil vicious creatures.

[luker3232]

I currently have both about three feet on either side of me, the corn snake was my first snake (not this one but another one) I say for temperment either is fine but, my 6 y/o rosy is on a bit of a feeding strike.

	Corn Snake The Corn Snake or Red Rat Snake (Elaphe guttata) is a species of Rat Snake.

[RioBravoReptiles]

Cornsnakes are among the most interactive of snake pets and are easy to keep and adaptable. Rosy boas are duds in comparison (behaviours) and are a step up in care requirements.
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That's my opinion on that.

[jtmoney]

Well I have heard rosies can have a bit of an attitude but any snake can so if your looking fo someone to show your parents that they are not vicious animals get a corn snake

Corns are very active expecially with handling. They are less expensive to feed/keep.

	Corn Snake The Corn Snake or Red Rat Snake (Elaphe guttata) is a species of Rat Snake.

[luker3232]

I havent ever been around a mean rosy, but I have been bit by mine, It was a feeding response, it bled a lot but didnt hurt much.

[jtmoney]

Originally Posted by luker3232

I havent ever been around a mean rosy, but I have been bit by mine, It was a feeding response, it bled a lot but didnt hurt much.

I knew someone with one that was mean. I think they didnt feed it enough though so it was feeding responses.

[luker3232]

Yea my rosy is a rescue. The owners only fed it a live adult mouse every month. Shes been have some problems feeding still..

After thinking about it I can't think of any problems with either of them, I like colubrids better than anything though so I say the corn. The normals look better than any morphs to me...

	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).