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pablo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 18/08/2009 : 22:31:14
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Having now been firmly (re) bitten (no pun intended) by the Herp' bug.
I'm already thinking of getting another.
I've been looking about and I really like the look of some of the Boas I've seen.
Any advice, suggestions, and information from any of you would be much appreciated.
(sorry if I have missed a topic on this all ready)
I should have said I no next to nothing about keeping Boas, and point out that this is still just a thought in it's VERY early stages with no real plans to progress this side of Christmas!!!! |
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Edited by - pablo on 18/08/2009 22:36:34 |
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karl
Fully Grown Royal
1069 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 09:36:22
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| Dwarf boas make a good idea as they don't grow to such huge girths/lengths as normals. Easy to keep, easy to feed. Mine was Satans daughter but I'm sure there are nice ones out there. |
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chris100575
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
743 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 11:02:40
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You want one, you know you do!
I've had Feather for a couple of months and she's been an absolute star! She's very laid back when she's handled apart from once when she was about to shed. Normally I wouldn't have handled her then, but I missed when she went blue so I didn't realise. She also eats like a dustbin! She will probably reach about eight feet when she's fully grown.
Have a look at the care sheet here: http://www.redtailboas.com/general_care/general_care.html loads of good information.
<edit> Unlike a royal, you actually get to see boas!  |
0.1.0 Royal Python - Princess
0.1.0 BCI - Feather |
Edited by - chris100575 on 19/08/2009 11:04:42 |
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Bren501
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
13 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 11:19:54
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mines about a month old now shes tried biting me once when i was first tryin to get her out but never even attempted to do it again i get her out everyday. never declined a meal. Easy laid back pet to own.
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pablo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
55 Posts |
Posted - 22/08/2009 : 00:17:10
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Probably not the best reason for wanting one... But they look so good!!!!!
Are they difficult to keep? |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 22/08/2009 : 11:39:07
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| How about a 'dumerils boa'... |
 
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 22/08/2009 : 12:04:30
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Originally posted by dazb
How about a 'dumerils boa'...
awwww babe 
you beat me to it! |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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chris100575
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
743 Posts |
Posted - 22/08/2009 : 23:56:15
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Originally posted by pablo
Probably not the best reason for wanting one... But they look so good!!!!!
Are they difficult to keep?
Not at all if you're happy with the size they get to when adult. The requirements for a BCI are similar to those for a royal, 50 - 60% humidity (conveniently the UK average!), about 30 - 32c in the warm end and a couple of hides.
I don't think the fact that they look good is a bad reason to want one, it's better to have a snake that you're interested in. You just need to be aware that they get quite large when fully grown. That's why I wanted to get a baby, my experience will grow with her. Everything I've read has said that they're really tame if handled regularly, and Feather seems to be so much happier to be held than Princess. While Princess always seems to be looking for a route back to her cave, Feather will have a bit of an explore then get comfy and doze for a while. Boas rock! |
0.1.0 Royal Python - Princess
0.1.0 BCI - Feather |
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pablo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
55 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 08:50:35
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Thanks for all the info, I think I'll get a book about them (specifically) and then start with more questions later.
Chris, I've been sat thinking "Feather is an odd name for a snake!!"
Just got it!
I'm such a schmuck at times |
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Simonas
Yearling
United Kingdom
162 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 09:26:45
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| I've thought for a whil but don;t get it!!! why feather? lol |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 09:48:04
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Seriously?
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 10:35:59
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quote:
Originally posted by Simonas
I've thought for a whil but don;t get it!!! why feather? lol
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pablo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
55 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 13:05:14
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quote:
Originally posted by matty18714
quote:
Originally posted by Simonas
I've thought for a whil but don;t get it!!! why feather? lol
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chris100575
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
743 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 13:36:36
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Originally posted by Simonas
I've thought for a whil but don;t get it!!! why feather? lol
What kind of snake is she? |
0.1.0 Royal Python - Princess
0.1.0 BCI - Feather |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 13:57:45
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quote:
Originally posted by chris100575
quote:
Originally posted by Simonas
I've thought for a whil but don;t get it!!! why feather? lol
What kind of snake is she?
Feather constrictor....Duh |
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Janos
Hatchling
United Kingdom
77 Posts |
Posted - 24/08/2009 : 07:30:37
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| ...oooohh, I get it now! |
0.1.0 - 08 Anerythristic Corn Snake
0.1.0 - 08 Normal Leopard Gecko
1.0.0 - 09 Normal Royal
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 24/08/2009 : 08:33:17
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| lol - congrats |
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Simonas
Yearling
United Kingdom
162 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2009 : 22:42:09
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| so do I now cos jut rediscovered the post!! lol |
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fjfenton
Yearling
United Kingdom
221 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2009 : 23:24:36
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I've got a dwarf crawl cay boa and shes a real sweetheart 
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chris100575
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
743 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2009 : 11:40:48
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| She's lovely, how old is she? |
0.1.0 Royal Python - Princess
0.1.0 BCI - Feather |
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Boas?????
