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(Ok, not all about BPs, but I had no clue where to post this. . .)

I finally talked my boyfriend into letting me get another snake (only if I part with some of my tarantulas. :( ). I've read up on both Ball Pythons and Brazilian Rainbow Boas, and I can't decide!!

I think normal Ball Pythons are adorable, but the BRBs are stunning! I love their colors and patterns. From what I've read, BPs tend to be a bit calmer, and I think it'd be nice to have a calmer snake (My Cal King snake is psychotic.).

So, fill my head with your experience and wisdom. Tell me of these two snakes, which one you would recommend and why. :) Any and all input would be greatly appreciated. :main_yes:
 
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I have 3 ball pythons and all are sweethearts. They are perfectly content just chilling around my arm as I type this message. Don't know much about boas except that one of my friends has one and it is well tempered most of the time but does get an attitude sometimes. I would recommend a ball if you want something calm.
Hope I helped a bit. Good luck in your decision.
 
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baby rainbows tend to be a little nippy as babues but if you work with them they will calm down normally. one thing to think of is the brazilian bow boas need higher humidity... especially as babies. if you can't get your humidity up or have a hard time keeping up with mistings and what not a BP may be the better snake. however remember in the winters BP's can go off of feed and sometimes it's quite frusterating. so i guess there are pro's and cons to each.
 
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The humidity requirements have me leaning a bit more towards a BP than a rainbow boa. A BP seems like it would be a bit more forgiving should something happen and I can't keep the levels right.

I'm still not sure. . .BRBs are just too pretty. . .
 
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they are both fantastic animals but yes the BP may be a little les foprgiving and more docile right off the bat
 
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Get a male pastel ball python.
The colors are gorgeous, they have come down a lot in price, and they are very easy to handle.

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The pastel is pretty, but I like the normals. :)

I'm leaning more and more towards a baby BP. Calmer and not quite as touchy about humidity as a BRB fits me well. :main_yes:

So far all of my research has been online, but I'd like a couple of books. Any good recomendations?
 
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make sure an buy a well started cbb feeding (preferibly on rat pinks hehe rats are wonderul :)) baby ball python.
 
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CBB is a must. :main_yes:

Feeding is a must, preferably on F/T things. Live rodents plus cat equals a mess I don't want to deal with (she tried to get into my Cal King's enclosure when I tried a live mouse!).

"The Complete Ball Python" and "Ball Pythons in Captivity" are the two books I'm seeing on NERD's page. They're both by the same person so I'm guessing one of those is the book you're talking about. :) I'll try to find those two books today.
 
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nora

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screw NERD and their books... those venomoid lovers need to be shot.

if you need info on ball pytons Kris, then i know of some good caresheets that will help you.
 
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nora

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here ya go Kris...
http://www.kingsnake.com/ballpythonguide/

So far this is probably the most indepth caresheets written and Ive found the information to be pretty much based on facts rather than opinion since a lot of the B grade caresheets are mostly opinion based... (which is a pet peeve of mine) Ken Felsman really did his homework and has covered everything from the history of the snake, to feeding.. and his FAQ section is well thought out..
 
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Thanks for the link! :) Lots of info. . .think I'll be reading for quite awhile.

I've noticed a price difference between males and females, females being a bit more. . .Is there a difference between the two?
 
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Female tend to get bigger, and they have more value as breeders covet them for their projects. When it takes 3 years to get to breeding size (roughly), and they can't always breed every year, you need a lot of females to keep going.

Nice signature BTW...I love that movie!
 
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BPs can do it in 2 years for females , sometimes less...

Screw NERD..... others want to say it in here , dont be afraid......
 
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