Milk Snake vs Rosy Boa
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Milk Snake | Rosy Boa | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner | Beginner |
| Adult size | 36-48 inches | 24-36 inches |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 20-30 years |
| Min enclosure | 40 gallon / 36x18x18 inches | 30 gallon / 36x18x18 inches |
| Basking temp | 85-90F | 85-90°F |
| Humidity | 40-60% | 30-40% |
| UVB | No | Optional - low-level UVB beneficial but not required |
| Diet | Rodents (mice or small rats) appropriately sized; juveniles every 5-7 days, adults every 7-14 days. | Frozen-thawed rodents. Hatchlings every 5-7 days, adults every 2-3 weeks. |