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how are the hog island boa temperments compared to other types of boas?

also: Which of the different types of boa constrictors has the tamest temperment? which of the different types of boa constrictor has the most aggressive/snappy temperment?

i got a female hogg about 4-4 1/2 feet or so. she is very gentle and has never hissed or struck once. she's docile and to me has a great temperment, the best of my snakes. i can't wait to get another hogg, but a hypo hogg this time. lol

Every boa is unique, they all have their own tempers individual to each animal. I have had both ends of the hog spectrum straight mean to totaly sweet. If you purchase from a reputible breeder they should let you know what the temperment is like if you ask.
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Ed Lilley, www.constrictorsnw.com

I've got a pair of Hogs I bred this year that I raised since
they were babies.

They're both extremely tame. I handle them a lot though and I
keep them in my living room, so they see me and more importantly
smell me & other people constantly. I've always handled them
even when they're shedding.

I think every boa can be different. I had a litter this year of
17, of those only 3-4 ever hissed and struck out.

It depends on the snake and how they're kept and how often they
get handled, that being said...

BCC are more edgy than BCI and Hogs. I've got two Bolivians now
for a year and they are completely easy going as well. I was
EXTREMELY surprised because I'd read that they can be snappy...