{"id":102790,"date":"2022-04-22T12:33:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:33:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:33:00","slug":"can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"Can boa constrictors be friendly?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Can_boa_constrictors_be_friendly\" title=\"Can boa constrictors be friendly?\">Can boa constrictors be friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Do_boas_like_to_be_handled\" title=\"Do boas like to be handled?\">Do boas like to be handled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Are_boas_good_beginner_pets\" title=\"Are boas good beginner pets?\">Are boas good beginner pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Are_boas_or_pythons_better_pets\" title=\"Are boas or pythons better pets?\">Are boas or pythons better pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Are_common_boas_friendly\" title=\"Are common boas friendly?\">Are common boas friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Do_boas_recognize_their_owners\" title=\"Do boas recognize their owners?\">Do boas recognize their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Are_boa_constrictors_good_for_beginners\" title=\"Are boa constrictors good for beginners?\">Are boa constrictors good for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Do_boa_constrictors_like_being_handled\" title=\"Do boa constrictors like being handled?\">Do boa constrictors like being handled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#How_often_should_you_handle_your_boa_constrictor\" title=\"How often should you handle your boa constrictor?\">How often should you handle your boa constrictor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Can_boas_be_friendly\" title=\"Can boas be friendly?\">Can boas be friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Are_boa_snakes_friendly\" title=\"Are boa snakes friendly?\">Are boa snakes friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Are_boas_easy_pets\" title=\"Are boas easy pets?\">Are boas easy pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#What_is_a_good_starter_boa\" title=\"What is a good starter boa?\">What is a good starter boa?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Are_boas_easy_to_take_care_of\" title=\"Are boas easy to take care of?\">Are boas easy to take care of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#What_is_the_easiest_pet_snake_to_have\" title=\"What is the easiest pet snake to have?\">What is the easiest pet snake to have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Should_I_get_a_boa_or_python\" title=\"Should I get a boa or python?\">Should I get a boa or python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Which_is_better_ball_pythons_or_boa_constrictors\" title=\"Which is better ball pythons or boa constrictors?\">Which is better ball pythons or boa constrictors?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#What_is_the_friendliest_snake_to_have_as_a_pet\" title=\"What is the friendliest snake to have as a pet?\">What is the friendliest snake to have as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Do_boas_make_good_pets\" title=\"Do boas make good pets?\">Do boas make good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Are_boa_constrictors_friendly\" title=\"Are boa constrictors friendly?\">Are boa constrictors friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Are_common_boas_good_pets\" title=\"Are common boas good pets?\">Are common boas good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Are_common_boas_good_for_beginners\" title=\"Are common boas good for beginners?\">Are common boas good for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Do_snakes_get_attached_to_their_owners\" title=\"Do snakes get attached to their owners?\">Do snakes get attached to their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Do_Boas_bond_with_humans\" title=\"Do Boas bond with humans?\">Do Boas bond with humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-boa-constrictors-be-friendly\/#Do_snakes_show_affection\" title=\"Do snakes show affection?\">Do snakes show affection?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_boa_constrictors_be_friendly\"><\/span>Can boa constrictors be friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>boas are generally quite docile in temperament, it is important to respect their inherent strength. Just as they constrict around their prey, they can wrap themselves tightlyand painfullyaround you. However, with regular handling most boas learn to be comfortable around people.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_boas_like_to_be_handled\"><\/span>Do boas like to be handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Boa constrictors and larger snakes are active, intelligent animals with individual personalities that must be respected. And some, just as with cats and dogs, are safer than others. <b>Some boas seem to genuinely appreciate handling, and others don&#8217;t care for it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_boas_good_beginner_pets\"><\/span>Are boas good beginner pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reason Boa Constrictors are <b>not usually recommended to beginners is because of their very large size, reaching a whopping 13-16 feet long! They need a confident handler who is strong enough to hold them. However, this is not to say that this Constrictor doesn&#8217;t have the potential to be a good beginner snake.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_boas_or_pythons_better_pets\"><\/span>Are boas or pythons better pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pythons are a little more afraid of confrontation than boa constrictors. Pythons prefer to spend their days in a docile state and shying away from too much commotion. They make excellent pets because they aren&#8217;t aggressive and don&#8217;t wiggle around too much when holding them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_common_boas_friendly\"><\/span>Are common boas friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Boa constrictors and larger snakes are active, intelligent animals with individual personalities that must be respected. And some, just as with cats and dogs, are safer than others. <b>Some boas seem to genuinely appreciate handling, and others don&#8217;t care for it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_boas_recognize_their_owners\"><\/span>Do boas recognize their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Boa Constrictor Behavior <b>Boa constrictors are not generally considered intentionally aggressive or vicious pets. Snakes are more or less indifferent to their owners. They are not considered significantly capable of showing the type of affection that dogs and cats are known for.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_boa_constrictors_good_for_beginners\"><\/span>Are boa constrictors good for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not exactly: <b>the snake doesn&#8217;t acknowledge the smell of their owner as a living being or as a companion. Snakes don&#8217;t have great memory or sight, so won&#8217;t recognise the look of their owner. They only have a good memory for smells as they rely on smell to locate prey in the wild.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_boa_constrictors_like_being_handled\"><\/span>Do boa constrictors like being handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Boa constrictors and larger snakes are active, intelligent animals with individual personalities that must be respected. And some, just as with cats and dogs, are safer than others. <b>Some boas seem to genuinely appreciate handling, and others don&#8217;t care for it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_you_handle_your_boa_constrictor\"><\/span>How often should you handle your boa constrictor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Type of SnakeHow Often They Can Be HandledRubber Boa<b>Daily (except after eating)<\/b>Cape House Snake2-4 times per weekSmooth Green Snake  Rough Green Snake1-3 times per weekChildren&#8217;s Python3-5 times per week16 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_boas_be_friendly\"><\/span>Can boas be friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They may be nippy and shy as babies, but <b>the right Rainbow Boa can tame down as an adult with frequent handling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_boa_snakes_friendly\"><\/span>Are boa snakes friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>boas are generally quite docile in temperament, it is important to respect their inherent strength. Just as they constrict around their prey, they can wrap themselves tightlyand painfullyaround you. However, with regular handling most boas learn to be comfortable around people.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_boas_easy_pets\"><\/span>Are boas easy pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Boa constrictors make great pets thanks to their normally calm demeanor, relatively low maintenance and easy care. They are also active, available in a large variety of types, colors and sizes. They&#8217;re especially good pets, as are other reptiles, for people who are allergic to pet dander.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_good_starter_boa\"><\/span>What is a good starter boa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Red-tailed boas are my favorite choice for a first snake, especially for those who prefer a larger pet. They are easy to care for and are generally quite docile.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_boas_easy_to_take_care_of\"><\/span>Are boas easy to take care of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In fact, <b>they can become quite tame and calm pets. And they are fairly low-maintenance snakes that don&#8217;t need much in terms of daily care once you get their housing and feeding routine down.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_pet_snake_to_have\"><\/span>What is the easiest pet snake to have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One number one choice for the best snake pet is the <b>corn snake. Of the bunch, corn snakes are considered the most docile and gentle. They are also known for being easy to handle and easy to feed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_get_a_boa_or_python\"><\/span>Should I get a boa or python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ball pythons like to hide and are less inclined to climb given they&#8217;re not arboreal in their natural habitat. <b>Boas for sale online tend to be larger than a python snake, yet they have much slower metabolisms. This means they eat less often and can be fed smaller prey.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_better_ball_pythons_or_boa_constrictors\"><\/span>Which is better ball pythons or boa constrictors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ball pythons will be more likely to hide and don&#8217;t like to climb, since they aren&#8217;t arboreal when in the wild. Both are tame and docile, with proper and regular handling and care, but <b>a boa is often a bit more laid back than a ball python<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_friendliest_snake_to_have_as_a_pet\"><\/span>What is the friendliest snake to have as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>corn snakes<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_boas_make_good_pets\"><\/span>Do boas make good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Boa constrictors make great pets thanks to their normally calm demeanor, relatively low maintenance and easy care. They are also active, available in a large variety of types, colors and sizes. They&#8217;re especially good pets, as are other reptiles, for people who are allergic to pet dander.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_boa_constrictors_friendly\"><\/span>Are boa constrictors friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>boas are generally quite docile in temperament, it is important to respect their inherent strength. Just as they constrict around their prey, they can wrap themselves tightlyand painfullyaround you. However, with regular handling most boas learn to be comfortable around people.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_common_boas_good_pets\"><\/span>Are common boas good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Boas should be properly supported during handling at all times. Place one hand under the body up near their head, and the other along the last two-thirds of the snake&#8217;s length. Boa constrictors like to feel secure, too, so they may loosely wrap their body around your arm, wrist, or waist for support.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_common_boas_good_for_beginners\"><\/span>Are common boas good for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A boa constrictor can be an amazing pet for any reptile or snake enthusiast, but they do require proper care to live healthy, safe lives. If you are considering a boa constrictor as a pet, be sure you can meet their needs before you adopt your new family member.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_get_attached_to_their_owners\"><\/span>Do snakes get attached to their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Snakes Get Attached to Their Owners? <b>Snakes and other reptiles are generally not affectionate to humans. They may become more tolerant of their owner, but they remain mysterious and hard to read when it comes to emotions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Boas_bond_with_humans\"><\/span>Do Boas bond with humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Corn snakes, many pythons, and <b>many boas are all good options if you want a snake that is likely to form a positive relationship with you. Snakes that are captured from the wild are least likely to form bonds with people, since they likely have grown up viewing humans as potential predators.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_show_affection\"><\/span>Do snakes show affection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Research has found <b>snakes don&#8217;t have the intellectual capacity to show affection, but they will show more acceptance for their owners who feed and care for them. They show this acceptance by not acting threatened and allowing you to handle them.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can boa constrictors be friendly?Do boas like to be handled?Are boas good beginner pets?Are boas or pythons better pets?Are common boas friendly?Do boas recognize their owners?Are boa constrictors good for beginners?Do boa constrictors like being handled?How often should you handle your boa constrictor?Can boas be friendly?Are boa snakes friendly?Are boas easy pets?What&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-102790","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102790"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=102790"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102790\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=102790"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=102790"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=102790"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}