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Hello, I was wondering if someone could refer me to a snake? I wanted a heaver bodied snake that only gets like 6 or 7 feet long. I own a ball python. I really like red tail boas and they are probly one of my favorite snakes. but not sure if im ready to handle a 10 foot 125 pound snake. so could someone suggest a snake like I described. I greatley apreaciate it

Thanks

Yep, a red tailed boa. A male Columbian would probably max out at 7 or 8. The Hog Island form maxes out at something like 5. You can also look at blood pythons and male yellow andacondas.
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Alexander Skutch

ok thanks, that was quick thanks

Don't dismiss the redtail too quickly - I have a BCI that is about 7 feet long and only 15 lbs. She is easy enough for me to handle on my own (I am only a 5'2 female) even though I always make sure I have someone around in case something should happen of course.

Also, rainbow boas are a good length but are very slim snakes, i have a friend who has a Brazilian rainbow boa that is absolutely gorgeous.

Bull snake or Northern Pine
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Ron

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There is nothing heavier bodied than one of the Blood or Short-tailed Pythons. I would suggest a Borneo Blood Python as a great intro to these snakes. A large adult doesn't usually get much longer than 5-6 feet (at most) but is as big around as a 10 foot boa. They are also docile and eat like pigs.
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Chris Harrison

The size on a Columbian Boa has a great deal to do with what population it came from. With captive breeding I guess more of the smaller (7') are available. Back in the old days it was common to see them at ten feet. The record is eighteen feet.

Personally I think one of the best "Heavy Bodied Snakes" is the Brooks king. Topping out at over 6", it has a fantastic personality and is very hardy. I use them to introduce children to snake handling because of the calm nature of them.

Frank
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>>Personally I think one of the best "Heavy Bodied Snakes" is the Brooks king. Topping out at over 6", it has a fantastic personality and is very hardy. I use them to introduce children to snake handling because of the calm nature of them.

While a big brooksi is a heavy bodied colubrid, it isn't in the same league as a Blood Python of the same length. A big brooksi can eat a large rat without leaving much of a lump. An equal length blood python could eat a small dog without leaving much of a lump.
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Chris Harrison

That my friend is the differance between a Hulk Hogan and a Fat Albert!(lol)
Frank
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