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well what i would like to do is get a snake for my daughter for her birthday (she is going to be 11)she has came along way with holding the dums. and well she wants a snake of her owner but i would like something that is going to stay a little smaller then the dums because she is a little scared yet of holding the big girl i have and she is about 5 feet long right now. she is holding the smaller ones without a problum and her brother has a ball python. any sugestins would help

thanks
melissa

Melissa,

Many of the locality boas that stay fairly small are hogg island, sonoran, nicaraguan, and some others. All of these would be a good choice. Also, remember that the males tend to stay smaller, so that may help.

Other options would be to go with something like a sand boa or rosy boa. These may be too small though.

Oh, and remember that it will take a few years to reach adult size, and your daughter will be growing along with the snake. Maybe size won't be quite such an issue in a couple years.

Hope this help,
Matt Crabe