This may be broad but please respond...

[msubigdawg]

Ok I have been thinking about getting a boa constrictor. I have seen the many diffrent types and I know there are BCC and BCI. Now I like the Columbian Red Tail, which I understand is the BCI. I want to know some differences between the two types. I know there are tons of post like this but I want to know certain things. Price being one big thing, are BCI's usually cheaper. I also am wondering if the BCI is calmer than the different BCCs. I have seen that the BCCs seem to be larger is this true as well. Any input you can give me on the two as pets and stuff would be great.
Thanks

[Linds]

Well depsite the fact I think you should hold off on getting a snake of decent size until you can properly house it when you get out of school...

Well firstly there are many different localities of Bci as well as Colombian. That asides the differences between Colombian Bci and Bcc are minimal. They are both the same size on average, being around 6-8.5' in length. I find Bcc to be less tractable in terms of them being more insecure off the ground which translates to more spastic movements, even with regular handling. Both can be docile or biting at anything that moves, but generally Bci are easier to acclimate to handling as youngsters. If you want a handleable snake, make sure you get it as baby. Generally Bcc have more colour to them than Colombians do, as well as shaplier saddles. Bcc have less than 22 saddles, Colombians can also have less, but often have more. Colombians are supposed to be the hardier of the two subspecies.

Bcc (Guyanese)
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Colombian
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