Hello, I currently do now own a boa. However I plan on getting a columbian red tail in the near future. I know the males generally do not get as large however I was curious about temperament. Is there a noticeable difference between male and female boas? I understand that during breading and pregnancy the females will have more of and attitude but on a regular basis. Is one gender commonly more calm or friendly than the other or does it just come down to the different personalities of the snakes. Thank you in advance.
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I recently asked this same question on another forum. I was told that there really is no difference between male or female attitudes unless it comes to mating season issues. I currently have a male BCI although I had a female Hypo BCI some years ago who was very docile. One advantages to getting a male is they don't get as big.
I really think it depends on the individual animal.
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I don't think it matters either...pretty much individual differences un-related to their gender. I had a large female BCI for many years that was always docile (& never bred)...my only regret was that she grew bigger
than I preferred...but I took her in as an unwanted rescue, and had I chosen the gender I'd have preferred male only for the size. And btw, she was "unwanted" because she was quite feisty as a yearling, so I also
think that with some patience, you can improve upon the temperment either way and you should always be "prepared" to do so.
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Originally posted by Noelle7206 View Post...she was "unwanted" because she was quite feisty as a yearling...
Originally posted by L.West View PostOne advantages to getting a male is they don't get as big
So to answer your question, individual attitudes are more likely to determine an animals aggression level than the animals gender.
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Originally posted by walla2GSP View PostThis depends, I have an 8 ft male in my possession, that is currently my largest snake. My biggest female (same age) is actually a couple inches shorter, so it comes down to individuals.
So to answer your question, individual attitudes are more likely to determine an animals aggression level than the animals gender.
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