Thats a hard call!



My 2 year old has a Rosy Boa in his bedroom-- He's about 2 foot long.

Our bedtime ritual includes him getting up on a step stool, I unlock the cage and get the water dish out, he takes it and dumps it in the toilet, and fills it up again (sometimes with help) and brings it back.

I have him sit on his bed, and i hand her to him, while i spot clean the cage.

He doesn't hold her if she is blue or shedding, or has eaten within 3 days.



He helps me feed her as well- He puts the f/t pinky on a small plate and i set it in the cage, and we watch.



Very easy to care for, if you want somehting that can stay in a 10-20 gallon tank for a while-- this is a good choice.





As for the Balls--- I have many, not as many as others here.



I like them better because they are bulkier than the rosys-- (i prefer burms and retics though-- bigger is better for me). As for balls-- they are hardy animals as well, also easy to care for. A lot of times you'll get a picky eater--- avoid the WC at petco/petsmart though. Get one from a breeder-- I KNOW there is one local to you! (or try rescue- lol)-- we got one in 3 days ago, i went thru and fed everyone-- 3 smaller snakes didn't eat- and i had nothing to do with 3 xtra small rats--- the ball from 3 days ago- ate all of them!



Also with balls, for the same price of a normal, you can now get a cool looking pastel male!



anywho--- i think with either you decide on-- you'll be happy.



I like the rosy for my son because its so small-- the tank isn't huge, the snake isn't huge-- it poses no threat to my child- if it were to ever bite and certainly can't strangle him. (rolls eyes)

I like the BP's because they are a little more... substantial-- more to hold on to, slower moving, etc...



Beth
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The rescue site: www.freewebs.com/okreptilerescue

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