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07-20-02, 04:12 PM
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what would be a good boa?
hey.. what would be a good starter boa? something that doesnt grow over.. umm. 9 feet or 8 feet...?
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07-20-02, 04:34 PM
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Try a Rosy boa their very easy to care for as long as you keep the humidity very low. Also a Red-Tail would be a good starting snake as not all of them will get above 9ft. The males get smaller than the females so you would want a male. However some red-tails can be very agressive so be careful. Let us know what you choose.
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07-20-02, 04:43 PM
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i'm not all that into rosy boas... maybe red tails.. how about hogg isle boas? those seem pretty cool...
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07-21-02, 08:21 AM
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boas
hey try a rainbow boa nice looking and don't grow to big.
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07-21-02, 09:44 AM
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Location: Longueuil
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hogg island boa get to 5-6 feet as I heard...
rainbow boas are beautifull but needs lot of humidity.
You could get an Amazon tree boa, that grows to 6 feet long, if you have one baby, you could handle him like a redtail. (but you really have to take him as a baby.. or you Will be bitten and not just once... lol) They have a real great choice of colour. They need a good level of humidity though.
They are arboreal (but nocturnal) so they are always in a branch.
It may be not a perfect starter snake, but well.. it doesnt grow to big, are beautifull and is a boa.. lol 
So what are you willing to do for a snake ? 
Just be carefull in your choice.
If you have any questions...
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07-21-02, 10:01 AM
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*sigh* So ya don't care for rosy boas eh...... j/j  Hog Isle Boas woudl make a good first boa, they are around 4-6 feet (6 feet is considered large) so they dont require anything larger than 3' enclosure. If you are shooting for a larger snake then a common boa would be a good choice. They are both relatively easy to care for and <I>generally</I> have good temperaments, but as with any snake, that's not a set in stone rule.
I wouldn't recommend getting an Amazon unless you are prepared for a cranky snake. Sometimes you can tame them down, but I wouldn't count on it. They have huge teeth and aren't afraid to use them. Also, tree boas are have exacting needs and are far more delicate overall. There is no margin for error.
Good luck with your decision
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07-21-02, 10:26 AM
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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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so far.. hogg isles seems pretty good.. any feed back about them?
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07-21-02, 10:30 AM
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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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also.. how about cook's tree boas?
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07-21-02, 12:58 PM
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Cooks are VERY RARE in this hobby... mostly ALL cooks people are selling are Garden Phase Amazons...
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07-21-02, 01:53 PM
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As I mentioned in my reply above, tree boas are not good first boas due to their fragile nature, fiesty attitudes, and exacting husbandry (emeralds, amazons, annulated, etc).
Jeff is correct, true Cook's tree boas are an extrememely rare find in the hobby. The captive numbers are dwindling, and I believe exporting them is not permitted.
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07-26-02, 01:27 PM
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I suggest sticking with the Bci, the Bcc are more stringent in husbandry, environment, and feeding. My Bci at 6 years is a little over 8 ft and 50+ lbs. Just this year I had to take her off classroom shows because I feel she is too strong to be around kids anymore but she is still one of my favorites
Sterling
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07-29-02, 08:36 AM
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try a dumeril's boa. good temperment and only about 6 to 7 feet total length unless you get a huge female. they are kinda rare but not bad in price. my buddy has 4 and i am getting one when the new ones are born. awesome coloring too.
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07-29-02, 11:34 AM
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My roommate has a Hogg Isle, and it's pretty cool. Don't know much about them, though.
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07-30-02, 12:16 AM
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If you're not into Rosy Boas then I would suggest a Colombian or Central American Boa <i> (Boa constrictor imperator) </i>or simply a Hogg Isle Boa. If the smaller size and price are both an issue then I would say that a male <i> (B. c. imperator) </i> is you're best bet.
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07-31-02, 10:44 PM
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Location: Toronto
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Nobody has mentioned Argentine Boas yet!?(boa constrictor occidentalis) I have a male and he is easily my favorite boa. They usually grow into the 5'-8' range and have great personalities. I guess they aren't very common in Canada yet, but they are fairly common and inexpensive in the U.S.
I hope you find something that you like. Good luck.
sara
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