Buyer question
Is a Limestone rosy boa good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Limestone rosy boa 5 out of 5 for beginners (excellent first snake).
Source: the Limestone rosy boa page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Limestone rosy boa in the Animal Library
The detail
The limestone rosy boa is a named locality line of rosy boa from northwestern Mexico, kept separate by breeders who value its locality look. It shares the small size, calm temper and long life of every other rosy boa.
- Best fit
- Locality keepers, first snake
- Handling
- 5 out of 5 (Slow and gentle)
- Setup complexity
- 2 out of 5 (Dry, escape-proof lid)
- Feeding ease
- 4 out of 5 (May fast in winter)
What to weigh
A 25-to-30-year commitment, and rosy boas are escape artists that may fast through winter. Damp bedding or high humidity can cause skin and breathing problems.