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fatjayhawk Aug 09, 2003 04:18 PM

The family and I have decided to head to the upcoming Raliegh show to pick out a new boa. My first so many years ago was a Peruvian. His name was Dog and he had a great temprement in addition to general health. I really like the pinks and pastels in appearance as do the kids. But more than that, personality counts. While each animal can be quite different, I'd like any opinions of Peruvians, Surinames, & Guyana's relative to your straight forward BCI's. Thanks for your help with the research.

Eric

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eurban2 Aug 09, 2003 05:49 PM

Well, in my experience with BCC's, Guyanans have fairly even temperments. I know that there are people who will disagree with me on that. Guyana's are not known for thier agreeable temperment. Of course, as you know - any boa can have it's moments. Really, it just depends on the snake. I have some that are docile and friendly as puppies and a couple that, for some reason, will probably always be a little touchy. I don't keep Peruvians, yet, so I cannot comment on their personality. Honestly, my guyana's are more docile than most of the BCI's that I have. If you buy a baby boa and it gets a lot of personal attention - more than likely (no matter what type of red-tail boa) the snake will be very well-ajusted.
For example, I have a real finger-biter BCI in my collection. However, the more time I take with her the calmer she becomes. I find that, the more friendly and curious the baby boa is - the better the temperment as an adult. Since you have already owned a BCC, picking the right snake for you and your family will probably be very easy. Good Luck!

Gargoyle420 Aug 12, 2003 01:37 AM

I agree with the guyana's as the most docile.I have a breeder group that are all puppy dog tame.Several other people in my herp club have them as well and will agree with me.In 7 years i have never been even been struk at by mine.I have one female that let's off steam if i mess with her while she is in shed.Now i have some bada#@ cornsnakes that think there rock pythons and attack at first site of me.hehehe.I think at onetime they got crossed with retics.hehehe.Good luck on finding a boa there are even tempered snakes of all species it's just finding the right one..

josh_40 Aug 10, 2003 01:05 AM

i went to the scremento reptile show last saturday and i got my second boa a guyana its temperment it great.it realy seems to enjoy coming out of its cage. i also have 2 ball pythons and a gopher snake.

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