Have heard more than one person say Hog Island Boas may have a bad temperment. I've owned 5 or 6 over the years, don't claim to be an expert, but haven't had any ill tempered ones in my experience. Agree with the previous post on them holding their value. They're very forgiving when it comes to husbandry errors, too. A resonably hearty boa in my opinion.
Let me qualify something I said on my previous post, this thread as far as all CA's being good. Corn Islands are a new experience for me. I would have to say, while very beautiful and desirable boas, they are not a good choice as a beginner/novice/pet snake. That's just my opinion based on my limited experience with this locality. They tend to stay hidden constantly, are flighty when held, and they're just about the most serious nose-rubbers I've ever seen in a boa. Remind me of Elaphe obsoleta ssp. in that respect.
I've added paper towel cores below their newspaper substrate to settle them down with some success. They spend all their time wadded up inside the core. Need extra moisture, too.
As always, excuse the spelling.
jsc
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