Are Rosey Boas friendly?

Question

Are Rosey Boas friendly?

Answer 1

in general rosy boas are very docile and make good pets hwoever there are always exceptions with every snake species.

Answer 2

Yes they are friendly I think that rosey boas are some of the most docile boas.

Answer 3

I've been bitten a few times by my friend's rosey, but that was when it was little. they tend to grow more tames as they get older and more comfortable around humans, as most animals do, but watch for sudden flare ups in temper, they can get mad rather easily. if you want a friendly snake get a ball python, or if you want mean, go for a jungle carpet python. not only are they pretty vicious snakes, they have really awesome colours, but they too will grow tame around you, but maintain their true vicious nature, which is really awesome

Answer 4

very friendly with a weeks training but at first can be kinda fiesty but this is rare. but the bite doesn't hut that much. im 13

Answer 5

Hello; goodness; yes. I own/have owned three Rosy boas, and none of them have done so much as hiss at me. They are one of the most mild-mannered snakes I have ever kept.

Personally; Rosy boas are one of my favorite snakes to work with. Not only are they incredibly docile; they are also one of the easiest snake species I’ve ever cared for, small come in several different colors and localities, and all around are a wonderful (albeit often overlooked) snake. To give you a better idea of what it is like to have one, here is a short general care sheet that I’ve typed out. Hopefully this will help answer some of the questions you may have on these Rosys. :)

Temperament: They are very calm, slow-moving snakes. Generally quite docile, most are fine with handling, and they rarely, if ever, bite people. Mine have all been content to find a comfortable place on my hand, neck or lap and just hang out, unlike colubirds (like Kingsnakes or Cornsnakes); which always seem to have somewhere to go. ;)

Life expectancy: When properly cared for, a Rosy boa can live 20+ years in captivity.

Size: Males average 1.5-2.5 feet, females are generally 2.5-3.5 feet, some a tad larger, but never more then 4 feet.

Feeding: start babies on mice pinks, and build up to one large mouse per week for adults. The general rule of thumb is to feed a rodent about the same in diameter as the widest part of your snake’s body. They are generally quite enthusiastic feeders; I have never had one that was a reluctant eater.

Humidity: This is a really low humidity desert species. A small water dish is fine on the cool side of the tank, but misting is completely unnecessary for these guys.

Temperature: Mine have done best with a basking temperature in the high eighties, around 87-89 degrees, with an ambient (background) temperature of 77-80. This can be achieved by use of under-tank heating pads, incandescent heat bulbs, or ceramic heat emitters.

Cage size: a 20 gallon tank is ideal for a single adult, but a 10 gallon is adequate. Just make SURE the lid of the cage is very secure, as these guys are amazing escape artists.

Substrate: Mine have done best on eco-earth by zoo-med, as long as it is COMPLETELY dry before putting it in my snake's cage. Paper towels, aspen bedding, or even reptile sand (as long as you feed your snake in a separate container to prevent sand ingestion) also works very well.

For further reading on Rosys; I would highly recommend visiting http://www.rosyboa.com . :)

I hope this helps, and if you’d like any more information at all on the subject; please feel free to message me and I’d be more than happy to assist you. :)

Good luck!