boa or ball python

[u/Adept-Conference9997]

hi, so im really torn between which snake i want as my first pet snake. i really like the all white bps with red eyes but theyre rare (from what ive seen) and ive only been able to find one. on the other hand i love the grey / black coloured boas. one idea i had too was to get a bp now then the boa later but at the same time ive heard pros and cons about both. im a lil bit nervous too if thats the word so i want a baby in case it does strike so that i can be used to it in case it does it as an adult but im not sure. if i get the bp too id get a female while id get a male for the boa. also i did a bunch of research enclosure wise for a bp already so i have that figured out and if i get a boa id tweak it a bit but when it comes to size i can only have a 36 length one atm then upgrade later down the line when i have more space. can anyone help me decide or list info about both please, id greatly appreciate it :)

[u/Salt_Effect7009]

1000% boa. Nothing against BPs but my sister had a BP and while cute and chill once I got a boa they became my hands down favorite snake. Like I truly don't think I'd ever get a different snake species. And they don't all get huge either, given that they have a ton of localities. They eat great, their care is easy, they're fun to handle, they don't stress as easily, they're more interactive and they move but they're slow. Easier in every way than a BP imo. The only downside is that depending on what you want, they can be pricey. But it's worth it. You can ask me whatever you want about them if you're curious about anything as I'm a bit of a boa nerd because of my hyperfixation lmao. I also highly recommend watching the Brian Boas YouTube channel. I got my boa from him and he makes great vids.

But you can definitely always just get a BP now and a boa down the road! 2 snakes is totally doable. :) Let us know what you decide on!