im going to a reptile show this sunday,

[el_nico]

what should i look for ?

I'm prolly gonna buy a snake and some other stuff.

What do you think i should get or look for

[xxxjustinxxx]

well what are you interested in ? i would look for anything that looked good at a good price ? but that just me.

[el_nico]

im very interested in BCI's but i dont know whether to get one or not. This is going to be my first snake and im only 14 but not many other snakes appeal to me. I'd really like a BCI but if im not experienced enough than mabey i should go with something else.

	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[Roastbeef]

Boas are very nice and docile. I have never even been struck at by mine, but it does depend on the snake. They have a nice size to them too, not too big not too small. Very nice snakes. I just purchased a ball python a while ago, and they seem to be very nice as well. The size aspect of the ball python is probabaly nicer though, and balls are docile as well. I personally like the pattern of balls better, but boas have such nice skin compared to the python's scales.

If I was in your shoes I would go with:
-BCI
-BP
-corn snake

[haroldo359]

make sure that you try to buy from somebody with a decent reputation and try to get cbb animals.

[el_nico]

alright thanks

[Rex322]

if size worrys you get male BCI, they stay smaller in most cases. if you really wanna be safe, look for a male hogg island boa

	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[Lizard_Guy]

Are you going to the one in INDY if so I am too.

[lethargiic]

first snake and you want to jump with bci ? im not going to get into this but whatever floats your boat..

as everyone has said already make sure you get the snake from reputable breeder. if you can go local your better off incase something happens to the snake. also when doing inspections you want clear eyes, strong muscles etc...

let us know what you get and make sure you post pictures. it's an unwritten rule.. =)

	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[roz]

Buy a corn snake!! They are wonderful as a first snake to own. They require easy basic care and aren't fussy. They don't get as big and impressive as a boa or ball python---BUT they are beautiful AND are very docile. Usually excellent eaters--mine are anyway and just overall COOL snakes.

good luck!

roz

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

[sara norrison]

Wow neat.

[PythonGuy24]

I say a BCI or Ball IF you have space for a potntial big snake (hopefully). Corns are squirmy and are fragile when they are small.

Have you ever seen a small corn?http://www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Snake63.jpg
Not a big fan of corns just cause they are so tiny.

Sorry to all the corn lovers

	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.