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05-25-2011, 09:15 PM
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Rosy Boa Questions
Hi, I've been looking into getting a rosy boa for a few years now and I've read a lot of care sheets but I'm curious to hear what other people have to say about the breed. Are they good starter snakes or should I look into getting something else? I would like a snake with a pretty calm temperament and a slower moving snake and from the rosys I've handled, they mostly seem that way. Also, I live on the coast so do I have to worry about the humidity in the tank? Should I look into purchasing a younger snake or would it be better for me to get an adult? Sorry for all of the questions but I want to be sure before I go out and get one. :]
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05-25-2011, 09:35 PM
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Hi Michelle, I'm sure people with more experience than I have will chime in, but rosys are great starter snakes. My first snake was a Mexican rosy, and he's always been very placid. He's always the one I get out for people to hold, especially if they are a little nervous of snakes. That being said, I did have an Anza-Borrego once that would bite every time I picked her up. But the other localities I had (lower Baja, San Felipe, Arizona) were very nice snakes. I don't think age would be a factor as long as you make sure babies are established feeders. Some babies like to brumate their first winter before they start feeding. Good luck!
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06-06-2011, 08:02 PM
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^^ What she said ^^
When I was first looking into them, everyone I talked to said they were awesome, calm starter snakes. Lately Ive heard from a few people that they hate them, the most bitey snakes they've ever owned, with some of the most painful bites they've ever had. So my opinion on that, is they are probably generally really great snakes but if you get a rare nasty tempered one, they are really nasty.
I love my two, especially the male. He's the calmest, least head shy snake I have and would be the one I'd chose as an ambassador for someone afraid of snakes. Do have to be prepared for feeding strikes with them though. My male just got over a six month strike and I thought I'd tear my hair out over that!
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06-09-2011, 10:11 PM
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Thanks for the input you guys. I will keep looking into it because I've heard mixed reviews though the rosys I've handled were really great.
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07-09-2011, 12:43 AM
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Get a Mexican locality. I've worked with rosies for over 15 years and have never had an aggressive Mexican rosy boa. The California Coastals have been some of the most prone to bite. Just my personal experiences.
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