OK Y'all,

I grew up with reptiles of all kinds, I am now 40 years old and want my kids to experience the wonderful world of reptiles. However it is very obvious that a heck of a lot has changed in the last 30 years. When I was a kid we had red tail boas, and that was it, not all these morphs, and what not. They probably existed just not in the pet shops in my area. I will need some brushing up on general keeping of the snake but know the basics. I am a custom cabinetmaker so building a nice home shouldn't be a problem. I think I would prefer a good old red tail boa, nothing fancy, although there are some beautiful color patterns out there. So here are a couple questions for you, what would you recommend male or female or does it matter, which particular type of red tail would you recommend (remember price is a concern), is one any tamer than another? I know handling is the key here, are there any particular types that don't get as large when full grown?, do you have any good sources to purchase a redtail from? I appreciate the help.

I thought about getting a Ball because they don't get as big, but I remember when I was a kid they were known to be picky eaters, is this still true?

For a heat source what is better, a bottom tank heating pad, a hot rock or lighting? Also what substrate would you recommend in the cage?

Thanks Again

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