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I am wanting to get a new snake and I love all boa constrictors. I have a BRB and I want to get a new boa to take back to college with me. I have the money to take care of it so thats not a problem once I get it. I will have a 20 gallon tank to keep it in. I want to know what would be a good boa to get. I don't want one that is expensive so something that is under 150 is good. I know things like the KSB's and the Rosies stay small but is there anything else that can live in a 20 gallon tank. I want to get something that isnt to drab also. If anyone can think of a good small python that would work also.
Thanks

Sorry couldn't resist. Have you looked into a children's python?

they will all get too big for a 20 Gallon tank. But here are some ideas for you that have exotic looks and stay small.....
Ball Python, a super under rated snake and a male will stay small enough for several years to stay in a 20 gallon tank.
Blood Pythons, again small and males stay even smaller, look really cool too for the dorm LOL
Any of the Pacific Island Boas, Solomon, Viper, Isabell Island (I think I spelled it wrong but absolutly one of the best looking snakes on the planet)
Any of the tree Boas can be kept in a 20 gallon tall tank, but they are not hold me snakes and will bite the heck out of you. You can get the colored ones for around $100-150 most of the time.
Personally I would consider one of the corn snake morphs if I were you. In fact maybe a pair of nice corns, that way you have enough room to breed them and make a bit of spending money to feed and care for them over your college term. The stay small in come in all kinds of colors.
The picture below is from just one clutch of corns I had last year, How many colors do you see in that group!
Good Luck at school

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