Boa Constrictor vs Ball Python: Which is the Best Pet Snake for You?

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  • @Ruh714
    @Ruh714 3 роки тому +19

    I like how Brian said enjoy your snakes instead of enjoy your boas, to let you decide.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +3

      I need to be diplomatic some times...

  • @heathwagaman5566
    @heathwagaman5566 3 роки тому +17

    Brian , you're one of the few breeders who recommends boas as a beginner snake. My ball pythons are great but knowing what I know now I'd get a juvenile boa and raise it. They seem to have a lot more personality.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +13

      I'm guessing the other breeders you refer to don't actually breed boas? ;) The truth is that a lot of snakes, including many boas, can be kept by beginners provided they do their research before getting the snake and provide the optimal husbandry. That being said, there are quite a few people out there who aren't responsible enough to own any animal, no matter how simple...

  • @danib1284
    @danib1284 3 роки тому +14

    I have one of each! Both are very docile, but my ball python isn’t the typical “pet rock” that they are known to be. He never stops moving around when being handled. It’s quite an activity, you can’t just hold him and do something else at the same time. My boa, however, (still just a year old) will just anchor himself onto my hand and just sit with me. Much easier to hold him, and watch a movie or something. I love and am happy to have them both 🥰

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +5

      Every snake has its own individual personality!

    • @dsiz9421
      @dsiz9421 3 роки тому +1

      I have 12 bp’s non are pet rocks. Lol. I have one boa and he is definitely my favorite snake to interact with. Smart as can be.
      If I had to do it all over again. I would have got all boas

    • @RedGalaxyFishbone
      @RedGalaxyFishbone 2 роки тому +1

      @@dsiz9421 What would you advise me :)? I love boa`s but I love the docile and morphs of BPs as well..

    • @dsiz9421
      @dsiz9421 2 роки тому

      @@RedGalaxyFishbone my favorites are morphed bci boas for being docile

    • @RedGalaxyFishbone
      @RedGalaxyFishbone 2 роки тому

      @@dsiz9421 I got my eyes on this one, (hypo) 100% dh t+ albino/leopard. t+ sunglow nicaraqua (burke/stone line) x leopard. are the parents

  • @neilvella4208
    @neilvella4208 3 роки тому +10

    I just have a 7 month old female bci and a 2 year old ball python. But I think if I could only have one it would be my boa. What amazing boas you have mate 👍

  • @nepaleseman1010
    @nepaleseman1010 3 роки тому +14

    I am going to be arrogant Brian, Boa Constrictor any day hands down. I have kept both, I find Ball pythons are harder to feed and can be prone to hunger strikes. I had Boa constrictors that have never refused a meal in their lifetime. Boa Constrictors are more attractive in my opinion.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +3

      I figured most of the audience of this channel would feel that way!

  • @noo0d557
    @noo0d557 3 роки тому +8

    I have both and I love both. You definitely need more views/subs/likes your vids are so informative and the snakes are gorgeous.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому

      Thanks! The channel is still relatively new (15 months old) so hopefully the growth rate will increase soon. Please have your friends and friends of friends subscribe!

  • @michelle-jaelisrael3869
    @michelle-jaelisrael3869 3 роки тому +3

    I literally gave my ball python back to the breeder because it quit eating and I got worried. Now I know better 4 years later with boa but my boa rarely ever refuses to eat lol. Great video!

  • @Thadnill
    @Thadnill Рік тому +2

    boa constrictors has the most beautiful head shape and patterns in my opinion, so gorgeous and cute to look at

  • @snakkosss5380
    @snakkosss5380 3 роки тому +5

    Personally, I think boa constrictors are the most satisfying to keep. It is true that they require more space but they reach what for me is the right compromise in terms of size. That said, I love all my snakes.

  • @stinkyninja1898
    @stinkyninja1898 3 роки тому +4

    I too, had to contend with this topic as well. So my answer was to own both I have 3 boas and 3 ball pythons. I'm not a breeder just somebody who enjoys keeping them.
    I have learned alot concerning both animals.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому

      Have the best of both worlds!

  • @golden_ratio
    @golden_ratio 3 роки тому +6

    What an informative video and great comparison! Wish I found this channel before getting my first snake. Everyone else strongly recommended a ball python as a beginner snake so I went with that. However since we're staying at home so much more these days, I sometimes wish I had gone with a more interactive boa that doesn't hide 80% of the time 😰looks like I'm keeping a pet enclosure haha

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +2

      Glad it was helpful! You can get a boa for your 2nd snake!

    • @golden_ratio
      @golden_ratio 3 роки тому +1

      @@BrianBoas Time to watch your video on purchasing online because that's the only option right now 😭

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +1

      That’s where I got most of mine

  • @MegaMontano1
    @MegaMontano1 3 роки тому +2

    I love your videos you need a million subs honestly

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +2

      Ok, thanks! Have a million of your friends subscribe! :)

  • @karyannfontaine8757
    @karyannfontaine8757 3 роки тому +2

    I have a male and a female Ball Python who are both 17 years old. Also a retired breeder male who is about 8. They are not pet rock and each has a fantastic personality. My 4 boas are quite delightful, especially my male Dwarf who has a huge macho complex. love them all.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +1

      I have a few boas who might qualify as "pet rocks" and I actually like their personalities! It's nice to take them out and just have them hang out with me motionless rather than try to escape!

  • @AcadiaBallPythons
    @AcadiaBallPythons 3 роки тому +4

    Had tons of both. Happy and healthy is what matters. Both really are awesome animals. I do not feel there is a winner. Here At ball brothers pythons we love them both as much as we possibly could!. In the end I feel its all a matter of opinion and I wish you all luck with whatever you choose:) Have a great day :) Your a smart guy Brian and agree on the tie:)

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks; it all comes down to individual preference, no right or wrong!

  • @johnschlesinger2009
    @johnschlesinger2009 3 роки тому +3

    While it is true that ball pythons spend time in burrows, they also like to climb, as keepers who provide them with branches have found. Also, research on these animals has shown that their prey in the wild includes a fair proportion of birds. I have never kept a ball python, but for me, boa constrictors are some of the most amazing snakes, and some of them are, by reptilian standards, very clever.

  • @eminart
    @eminart 3 роки тому +3

    To each his own, but Boas win hands down for me.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +1

      Yes, a lot of people agree with you

  • @brittieeboareptiles3690
    @brittieeboareptiles3690 3 роки тому +3

    Awesome video👍😁👍 and accurate points regarding both types of snakes I enjoyed watching 😊 I have boas and ball pythons most of the boas are rescues tho cause people get scared of them as they grow up too (note: rescuing can be deadly to home collections have a plan or seperate building from main collections speaking from a professional perspective )

  • @stargazer1238
    @stargazer1238 3 роки тому +4

    I have both but first I will say, you are right on in your knowledge. I will say that Boas seem to have a more inquisitve and interactive behavior. I surmised this might be because of the regions they descend from. For example ball pythons descend from a region where there are a lot of predators and not so much for Boas like I have, like a Hog Island. So maybe they developed different skills based on their regions. I appreciate both species but I personally I have to say Boas are far more interactive. I don't want to say more intelligent than ball pythons but they seem to even recogonize their owners. I think both can be a joy to own but when you have seen both behaviors, I find the Boa to be much more interesting in their behaviors in my humble opinion and also far more impressive in their body appearance in my same humble opinion. Yes you can get different morphs ball pythons but when you see and exerience a boa its another realm,

  • @bethanygunnels9036
    @bethanygunnels9036 3 роки тому +4

    Have both and enjoy both but boas are my favorites due to behavior and the ease of feeding. Can't overstate how big of a deal ball python food refusal is. When you feed f/t, it can be an expensive issue also. I've just learned to thaw less feeders than I have snakes knowing that at least 1-2 of my ball pythons will choose not to eat any given feeding night.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +1

      Great point; having a snake that won't eat is super stressful, especially for beginning keepers!

  • @Allinguts
    @Allinguts 3 роки тому +2

    Another excellent video, very professional.

  • @johnmigliore79
    @johnmigliore79 3 роки тому +2

    Great video as always Bryan!
    I believe you took a diplomatic stance on this issue!
    Boaconstrictor is all the way!👍

  • @snakemannn1744
    @snakemannn1744 3 роки тому +4

    very nice way of setting up the comparison between the two ,,,, very educational and creative fellow snakeman ' A +

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your support!

    • @snakemannn1744
      @snakemannn1744 3 роки тому +1

      @@BrianBoas a pleasure ,,,, i do enjoy new learning ,,,,

  • @KeystrokePOSSoftware
    @KeystrokePOSSoftware 3 роки тому +1

    Just FYI, I believe Jay Brewer is now up to nearly 300 retic morph types. Checkout his latest UA-cam for that detail. So that would put the ball pythons in 2nd place unless their number of morph types has grown. Keep the great vids coming Brian, I rarely miss them unless I'm already very familiar with the subject matter. I really need to visit Jay's facility again, I live only 4 miles away from it.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому

      Wow, that’s a lot of morphs!

  • @andycristea6784
    @andycristea6784 3 роки тому +5

    Great video. My "pet rock" is my Blood Python. Non of my ball pythons are any close of that.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому

      I have a few boas that might qualify as a “pet rock” :)

  • @tanmay.haldipur
    @tanmay.haldipur 3 роки тому +2

    I have a Boa, a Retic and a Ball. All are good in their own ways. Boa and Retic are always on display, but the Ball only comes out when hungry.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому

      They all have advantages and disadvantages!

  • @herno1
    @herno1 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Brian, thanks for the great video, I’m a new snake owner and I have a ball python, and although I love her, she is a pain to feed. I’m looking into getting a Boa but I want. “Small” one , like a ball python size. Which one would you recommend?

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  2 роки тому

      One of the dwarf boas like a Tarahumara, Crawl Cay, or Caulker Cay. They stay in the 3.5-5.5 foot range.

    • @herno1
      @herno1 2 роки тому

      @@BrianBoas i can't find any of those in Morpharket, but how about the central american nicaraguan boa ?

  • @royalfamilypets1772
    @royalfamilypets1772 3 роки тому +1

    The best way to end. In a tie!! I love it, great point on all the categories.. great video brother!! DEEP EAST OAKLAND

  • @chuckmontgomery7571
    @chuckmontgomery7571 3 роки тому +4

    I got a Ball Python and a Boa at about the same time. If the Ball ever decides to not eat, no rodents will go to waste. Guaranteed. Which one do I like better? I love all my snakes equally. 😁

  • @reedwetzel1324
    @reedwetzel1324 3 роки тому +1

    Great points and I love your points about boa breeding vs ball python breed. I have never even thought about the struggle with boa breeding , even though they have live births.

  • @DustinLikesJiujitsu
    @DustinLikesJiujitsu 3 роки тому +1

    Boa or colubrids for me. Great video as always.

  • @Rryan8065
    @Rryan8065 3 роки тому +3

    I have both🤣 can never have enough!😂😂

  • @caughtafaygo
    @caughtafaygo 3 роки тому +1

    Love the vid and info. Can you discuss or perhaps touch on the orangasm line and its visual effects. Or can you refer me to some info about it. I cant find much at all.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому

      Thanks! That's a line of hypo (salmon) boa with reduced black pigments and enhanced oranges/reds.

  • @gregmeissner9960
    @gregmeissner9960 3 роки тому +1

    I don't really have to even think about the answer to that question, but sure, I'll watch the video :)

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому

      I think for a lot of the viewers of this channel the answer is a no brainer...

  • @vasilydanangovich
    @vasilydanangovich 2 роки тому +1

    I think the boa constrictor is a very elegant snake if we look at the shape of its head & body. Actually I want to keep a Boa Constrictor but I'm a bit afraid of snakes & don't know the details of snake characters. Even though I've kept other reptiles with lizards for years and often get bitten by adult male iguanas during the breeding season. I hope I can get rid of my fear of snakes 😂
    Thank you for your hardwork, your UA-cam channel help me a lot for knowing about Boa Constrictor 🙏

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your kind feedback! I agree that boas are a very elegant reptile and that is part of their appeal to me. Many are also very docile are rarely if ever bite, so hopefully you can overcome your fear.

  • @66garagecilacap
    @66garagecilacap 3 роки тому +1

    I've kept many different snakes over the decades boas, ball blood retics burmese green tree pythons, yellow&green anaconda, etc and i could say with certanty boas are the best pet snake! With burmese python a close second if you don't mind the size. I've had only 1 yellow anaconda so i can't say this for all others but she was very well behaved (as long as he have a big enough water container to soak which she does most of the time) and eats like a boa, very manageable size too. Can't say the same about the green anacondas 😂. Thank's for the awesome videos tho! Keep em coming 👍

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your support!

  • @caughtafaygo
    @caughtafaygo 3 роки тому +2

    Boas are the best!! Boa hype!!!

  • @kenjiro2676
    @kenjiro2676 2 роки тому +1

    What is your opinion on rosy boas? I read that they are less inclined to bite, more than other placid species. They also follow the boa code and are good eaters.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  2 роки тому

      They look like a really cool species to work with but I’ve never kept them so I can’t say for sure.

  • @georgepalmer7759
    @georgepalmer7759 2 роки тому

    Love your video!
    Would most morph boas be a BCC or BCI for size? How large would an albino or moonglow female boa get?

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  2 роки тому

      Most get to the 5-9 foot range

  • @brianpartlow5530
    @brianpartlow5530 Рік тому

    I had a ball python years ago. He was a good boy. Once he was acclimated and tame which was quick, he liked to come out and just chill with people. They are lap snakes. My Boa goes into curious mode. He crawls all over you, smelling every inch of you then looks for another human to explore. Boas are definitely more active. Do you want a snake that chills and watches TV with you or a snake that becomes the entertainment. You become a tree for the Boa to play on.

  • @jasminahaverinen5759
    @jasminahaverinen5759 3 роки тому +1

    Boas win for me no matter what. It is the perfect snake to me.

  • @heisenbruh4547
    @heisenbruh4547 3 роки тому +1

    Im getting a Boa imperator im so excited :)

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому

      Good luck with your boa!

    • @heisenbruh4547
      @heisenbruh4547 3 роки тому

      @@BrianBoas yes im getting it to my birthday its my First snake

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому

      Happy birthday!

    • @heisenbruh4547
      @heisenbruh4547 3 роки тому

      @@BrianBoas nah i have birthday in September but thanks

    • @heisenbruh4547
      @heisenbruh4547 3 роки тому

      @@BrianBoas and sorry If my english is little bit Bad cause im german

  • @johannesgrell4356
    @johannesgrell4356 2 роки тому +2

    Some personal experience: Boas make really great pets if you're blind, with ball pythons it's a little more difficult due to their feeding behavior.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  2 роки тому +1

      Ok thanks for sharing!

  • @NaturalLegacyBodybuilding
    @NaturalLegacyBodybuilding 2 роки тому

    Hey Brian, do you happen to know who the main staple breeders are for pure Hog Island Boas? I've wanted one for some time and am just curious as to who to get in touch with, or who you'd recommend. Obviously I could look at Morph Market and stuff too, but I'm more curious if there are ones you specifically would choose for that locality.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  2 роки тому +1

      There are a lot of people who breed nice Hog Islands

  • @Rryan8065
    @Rryan8065 3 роки тому +1

    9:19 is probably my favorite boa you’ve shown yet!

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +1

      Yes, my anery Paraguaneras are definite favorites!

  • @KCWeapon
    @KCWeapon 3 роки тому +4

    Snake people don’t care. Snake people get both! 😀

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +1

      Yes have the best of both worlds!

  • @getbrainseeds
    @getbrainseeds 3 роки тому

    boas all day! they never miss a meal! cool vid

  • @jasonlongton1876
    @jasonlongton1876 3 роки тому +2

    Why have a favorite when you can keep both!
    The worst thing about Ball pythons is when they go off feed. The potential waste of a thawed rat used to drive me nuts. Now that I have my boas it's no problem. I offer to the BPs first (I only have two) and if they don't take it, I know who will.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому

      Agreed; variety is the spice of life!

  • @v-vettavetta
    @v-vettavetta Рік тому +1

    I have a ball python whom I love but I want both but I need a small boa 😂 my husband isn’t a fan of snakes but me and our kids dig them lol to be fair my husband is a good sport about it

  • @technoraptor7778
    @technoraptor7778 3 роки тому +1

    Haha the thumbnail photo....team boa!! All the way...ball pythons are still good pets for people though..they stay cute forever.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому

      It comes down to personal preferences...

    • @technoraptor7778
      @technoraptor7778 3 роки тому

      Yup..boas will always have my heart...they are just more rewarding for me

  • @AgeOrmstad
    @AgeOrmstad Рік тому +1

    Boas wins for sure👌💪😋

  • @dethofasalesmanhoneyboi5577
    @dethofasalesmanhoneyboi5577 3 роки тому

    That face y’all making 😂😂

  • @simonmacmillan8708
    @simonmacmillan8708 3 роки тому +1

    im looking for a crawl cay .....cant find one here in the uk

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому

      I think there are some breeders in Germany

    • @simonmacmillan8708
      @simonmacmillan8708 3 роки тому

      @@BrianBoas thanks for the reply,ive looked but due to uk leaving the EU i have to wait for them to get new transport licences lol keep the vids comming

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому

      Ok best of luck

  • @yarha599
    @yarha599 3 роки тому +2

    My boa drinks water but she doesn’t eat much. I’m having a difficult time getting her to eat anything

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +1

      Check this out: ua-cam.com/video/iRBakb_j-9o/v-deo.html

    • @yarha599
      @yarha599 3 роки тому +1

      @@BrianBoas thanks🙏🏿

  • @noahrobinson2826
    @noahrobinson2826 3 роки тому

    What do you do with the thawed food if your python doesn’t eat do you just throw it away? I really want a ball Python but the hunger strikes is something I don’t think I can handle.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +2

      I don’t know- my boas always eat the food! :)

  • @asmrbb44
    @asmrbb44 2 роки тому +1

    aren't they finding that ball pythons are actually pretty active at night and even somewhat arboreal? I think as long as they have a lot of shrubbery and ways to feel hidden they do well with a lot of space

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  2 роки тому

      I don’t know- where did you hear this?

  • @indyreno2933
    @indyreno2933 2 роки тому

    Boas and pythons are both members of the great infraorder Henophidia.

  • @WurmImTurm
    @WurmImTurm 3 роки тому +1

    Boa or ball python?
    Me: YES

  • @Dani-tp4wn
    @Dani-tp4wn 3 роки тому +1

    the true answer is "Get both at the same age" like i did hahaha

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому

      Have the best of both worlds!

  • @boaffliction
    @boaffliction 3 роки тому

  • @TheOldAdventure
    @TheOldAdventure 3 роки тому +1

    The answer is both

  • @dannygun34
    @dannygun34 3 роки тому

    My opinion is that if you just HAVE to have ball pythons then for every one ball python you should have 2 boas. After the first year your boas will eat for free for about six months...of the year. Unless your fine with refreezing prey items that the ball pythins dont eat. If you offer food every 7 days and they refuse your boas will get fed every 14 days....lol

  • @melainacampbell7602
    @melainacampbell7602 3 роки тому +1

    Both. The answer is both. Lol

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому

      Have the best of both worlds!

  • @lindapazsoldan5744
    @lindapazsoldan5744 3 роки тому +1

    Im pretty sure it’s ball corn then boa

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +1

      It’s a matter of personal preference

    • @lindapazsoldan5744
      @lindapazsoldan5744 3 роки тому

      @@BrianBoas i mean in popularity although I don’t have a ball my favorites are boas the ball then corn I’m not saying favorite I’m saying popularity

  • @StLMikie
    @StLMikie 3 роки тому +1

    I’m a ding dong.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +1

      Ok, thanks for sharing! :)

    • @StLMikie
      @StLMikie 3 роки тому

      @@BrianBoas 🤦‍♂️I could have sworn the video a year old.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +2

      Maybe it just feels that way? ;)

  • @rackemwells
    @rackemwells 3 роки тому +1

    Great, we have to suffer through ball python content... Haha jk jk

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому +1

      But how many ball pythons were featured in the video? ;)

    • @rackemwells
      @rackemwells 3 роки тому

      @@BrianBoas I heard Ball Python more than twice, so that counts. Haha I owned a ball python for many years, about 15 years ago, but don’t think I’d go that route again. I enjoyed my corns far more than the ball, and would own another corn. I gravitate to the more active and interesting pet, moves when being handled and often explores its enclosure.

  • @Jumpoutsteve
    @Jumpoutsteve 2 роки тому

    Snoenice of snakes

  • @andreheise1170
    @andreheise1170 3 роки тому +1

    OK, your result is 5:5.
    I disagree on 2 categories:
    1.) Beauty: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Boas and ball pythons are beautiful in their own way. So I leave out this category and the boa loses a point :-(
    2.) Feeding: It is perfectly normal for living beings to only eat when they are hungry. I find it strange to judge a living being by its eating habits. How suitable I judge a pet or a girlfriend for me does not depend on the eating habits. So I leave out this category and the boa loses a point more :-(
    My result is therefore: 5 ball python : 3 boa
    One point to mention when comparing ball pythons and boas, or even larger snakes, is how the size affects the time a pet snake gets on average to come out of its enclosure for handling and/or crawling. The truth is that many medium or large pet snakes get a lot attention and exercise while they are young, but as they get older and bigger, many owners become a bit timorous on them. This often results in the snake being in the enclosure permanently without any chance to exercise.
    Boas can be really great pets, but last mentioned and the advanced housing requirements are the reason that pet boas are less common than ball pythons or corn snakes. Your 5:5 rating is a bit influenced in favor of boas which is completely understandable when bearing in mind that you´re a boa person ;-)
    Thanks, great video as always and I love my boa, even if it gets only 3 points from me as a ball python and boa owner.

    • @BrianBoas
      @BrianBoas  3 роки тому

      Thanks, it all comes down to personal preference and individual situation.