Buyer question
Is an Albino rosy boa good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Albino rosy boa 5 out of 5 for beginners (excellent first snake).
Source: the Albino rosy boa page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Albino rosy boa in the Animal Library
The detail
The albino rosy boa is a recessive morph with no black pigment, turning the stripes orange or pink on a white or cream ground, with pink or red eyes. It has the same calm temper, small size and long life as any rosy boa.
- Best fit
- First snake, morph fans
- 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.