In Captivity
Their generally docile temperament and small size make the rosy boa an ideal choice for a pet snake (or first boa) due to their easy care and small enclosure size (10-20 gallon). They are frequently captive bred, and readily feed on commercially available mice. Many color variations are available, including albinos as well as the different subspecies. With other species, such as corn snakes and ball pythons, dominating the majority of the market, the popularity of Rosy Boas hasn't been as high as other species.
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