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I'm torn right now... i kinda want to get a larger snake, i was thinking a retic or a burm, but part of me isnt overly sure because... well... all i've got is my bp and i'm wondering if i would have what it takes >_<
i'm open for any sort of advice on this honestly, and obviously you guys are the best to go to :D
I'm probably only ever going to own 2 snakes, if that means anything :P
red ink
02-23-12, 02:27 AM
I'm torn right now... i kinda want to get a larger snake, i was thinking a retic or a burm, but part of me isnt overly sure because... well... all i've got is my bp and i'm wondering if i would have what it takes >_<
i'm open for any sort of advice on this honestly, and obviously you guys are the best to go to :D
I'm probably only ever going to own 2 snakes, if that means anything :P
Black head python
or
Coastal carpet
Big without being "big"
Your sig already says you have two snakes.
Black head python
Your sig already says you have two snakes.
The BRB was stolen from me some time back :\
red ink
02-23-12, 02:37 AM
Sorry to hear that mate.
I would look into coastals, olives, and boa constrictors if I were you, they are great larger snakes that are easier to care for then a burm or retic. Black heads too, though I don't like them lol. That's my preference. Bredli's are also plenty big and are thicker and heavier then most carpets I find. At 8 feet they are impressive! Like scrub pythons only dense. Females usually get larger then males as you know, so go for a female if you want size. Sorry to hear about your Rainbow Boa, that really sucks... Good luck!
Terranaut
02-23-12, 03:12 AM
I second a Boa or Carpet. Easy to care for and not huge huge. Boas are great . They get impressive,look great and won't break the bank for food. Carpets are also just as cool in every way. The difference is Boas tend to be about 1/3 as active as Carpets. So if you want a snake to watch TV with get a Boa. A snake you have to chase and keep both eyes on get a Carpet. Or better yet do what I did .... Get both ;)
Big enough???
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/photo-96.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/photo-92.jpg
I second a Boa or Carpet. Easy to care for and not huge huge. Boas are great . They get impressive,look great and won't break the bank for food. Carpets are also just as cool in every way. The difference is Boas tend to be about 1/3 as active as Carpets. So if you want a snake to watch TV with get a Boa. A snake you have to chase and keep both eyes on get a Carpet. Or better yet do what I did .... Get both ;)
Big enough???
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/photo-96.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/photo-92.jpg
Plenty big! Great family shots! The amount of strength still at that size is very impressive, you probably don't the strength of a burm going against you while you're on your own. A boa or a Carpet may not seem big, but they are when you hold them. Best to stay in range of what you can handle. I wouldn't go as big as a burm or a retic as your second snake. Take a look above and that's what you want, trust me!
those are beautiful snakes! do you guys know of any reputable breeders?
Jenn_06
02-23-12, 04:41 AM
Yeah I would move up slow to the real big ones, I started out with ball python then moved to boas then retics and burm. There are a lot of snakes out there that get big but not too BIG.
Jenn_06
02-23-12, 04:43 AM
those are beautiful snakes! do you guys know of any reputable breeders?
Well what kind of snake are you looking for?
Rogue628
02-23-12, 05:02 AM
Wait until you move. You'll have plenty to handle to see if one of mine is what you want. :)
Im thinking a boa probably and rogue i talked to my dad yesterday and he got sad and said he wants me to live with him.
KORBIN5895
02-23-12, 06:17 AM
Im thinking a boa probably and rogue i talked to my dad yesterday and he got sad and said he wants me to live with him.
Then tell him to get on it. You need a safer place asap.
Jenn_06
02-23-12, 06:31 AM
Im thinking a boa probably and rogue i talked to my dad yesterday and he got sad and said he wants me to live with him.
if you want a boa, you should wait a little because there will be more to pick from in a few months (im hope to see RTB babies in June from my breeding :D ) but until then read read read about them and do your homework. What kind of boa are you looking at Red tails, rainbow boa?
And i hope you find a safe place to live, its really nice of your dad to take you in, might be a great thing until you get back on your feet.
Rogue628
02-23-12, 06:57 AM
Then tell him to get on it. You need a safer place asap.
I agree. My place is always open to you if things don't work out.
Terranaut
02-23-12, 11:52 AM
those are beautiful snakes! do you guys know of any reputable breeders?
My sunglow female came from here. She is great, healthy and easy to manage.
http://www.salmonboa.com/
The website doesn't seem to have been updated in along time but if he is still doing business....great snakes.
MoreliAddict
02-23-12, 12:02 PM
i'm with everyone who advised you to get a carpet.
they are big enough to be "impressive", but are thin and light enough to stay manageable by one person
youngster
02-23-12, 12:19 PM
carpet carpet carpet!
Terranaut
02-23-12, 12:30 PM
Both both both!!! :)
Rogue628
02-23-12, 01:17 PM
Both both both!!! :)
^^^ Agree! Agree! Agree!!! :D
you guys are simply amazing haha
Terranaut
02-23-12, 01:46 PM
We just know how much joy these have brought to our lives and hope you can experience the same.
so like what like did you um i dunno like decide for a uhh decision hmm?
(i had to..)
Gungirl
02-23-12, 02:15 PM
*SLAPS Skumbo*
Sorry I had to..:laugh:
*SLAPS Skumbo*
Sorry I had to..:laugh:
So like whadcha do that for? Like, that wasnt like... nice. Hmph.
lol makin fun of me? OH is it strange that a few days ago i had a dream that i had gotten a carpet python?
youngster
02-23-12, 09:09 PM
lol makin fun of me? Oh is it strange that a few days ago i had a dream that i had gotten a carpet python?
maybe you can see the future!
lol makin fun of me? OH is it strange that a few days ago i had a dream that i had gotten a carpet python?
thats awesome :P
I'm just poking fun, i hear the word "like" far too many times going to a college that used to be an all girls school, its about 72% female 28% male here, and a lot of my classes are w/ nursing majors (bio chem etc) and i just want to slap all of them whey then try to speak. its sad really.
I spoke to one of my professors and told her I would be tallying every "like" throughout a class period (discussion based day), we had 278 likes said in 1 hour and 15 minutes..
That comes out to one "like" improperly used every ~15 seconds. Yes. 15 seconds.
I showed it to her afterwards and she was baffled. I even caught her saying it three times.
I showed it to one of my other professors and he loved it so much that he instituted a new rule "If you say the word like improperly during a presentation you lose 1 point"
We had one girl go up (knowing you couldn't say like improperly) and give a 5 minute presentation, she got a 91 on the project and ended up with a 64% because of how many likes she said. I love that professor.
youngster
02-23-12, 09:20 PM
So like, she like said like like 30 times in like..... like 5 minutes?
woah you know like, when you like look at a word too many times it looks all like... weird?
that just like happened to me.
maybe you can see the future!
I wish!
thats awesome :P
I'm just poking fun, i hear the word "like" far too many times going to a college that used to be an all girls school, its about 72% female 28% male here, and a lot of my classes are w/ nursing majors (bio chem etc) and i just want to slap all of them whey then try to speak. its sad really.
I spoke to one of my professors and told her I would be tallying every "like" throughout a class period (discussion based day), we had 278 likes said in 1 hour and 15 minutes..
That comes out to one "like" improperly used every ~15 seconds. Yes. 15 seconds.
I showed it to her afterwards and she was baffled. I even caught her saying it three times.
I showed it to one of my other professors and he loved it so much that he instituted a new rule "If you say the word like improperly during a presentation you lose 1 point"
We had one girl go up (knowing you couldn't say like improperly) and give a 5 minute presentation, she got a 91 on the project and ended up with a 64% because of how many likes she said. I love that professor.
Haha i honestly dont say "like" like that :P
But anyway if you guys could help me find a breeder that would be awesome :D im stuck between a boa or a carpet so a breeder for either is ok. once again thank you guys sooooo much
I wish!
Haha i honestly dont say "like" like that :P
But anyway if you guys could help me find a breeder that would be awesome :D im stuck between a boa or a carpet so a breeder for either is ok. once again thank you guys sooooo much
psssst... you did in the OP..
anyway, I'm getting a brazilian rainbow boa from David from rainbows-r-us, hes been a great guy to talk to through email, and really seems to take more a "pets first" approach to his breeding rather than just pumping out snakes to make money
he also breeds BCI's, i love how he posts the parents and you look at them by clutch
Available BCI (http://www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com/available_BCI.htm)
Rogue628
02-23-12, 10:56 PM
Check out Bob Clark. I don't think he has carpets but he should have some nice boas.
I'd say check out NERD (New England Reptile Distributors) but their animals are usually expensive. Not much normals or common ones from them.
Also, check out Ben Siegel's place. I got my Colombian Red Tail from him. He hasn't updated his availability page in a while, but you can always call and see what he may have that's not listed.
If I think of anything else later, I'll text you. I just got home from a 16 plus hour day and can't think too well right now lol
jaleely
02-23-12, 11:07 PM
Check the pound. There are actually often snakes there!
Check the pound. There are actually often snakes there!
That too. look for one you can rescue in some way is a great idea if you aren't worried about getting any special morph or anything and just want a boa.
psssst... you did in the OP..
anyway, I'm getting a brazilian rainbow boa from David from rainbows-r-us, hes been a great guy to talk to through email, and really seems to take more a "pets first" approach to his breeding rather than just pumping out snakes to make money
he also breeds BCI's, i love how he posts the parents and you look at them by clutch
Available BCI (http://www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com/available_BCI.htm)
i had gotten my rainbow from him, he's a great guy
Check out Bob Clark. I don't think he has carpets but he should have some nice boas.
I'd say check out NERD (New England Reptile Distributors) but their animals are usually expensive. Not much normals or common ones from them.
Also, check out Ben Siegel's place. I got my Colombian Red Tail from him. He hasn't updated his availability page in a while, but you can always call and see what he may have that's not listed.
If I think of anything else later, I'll text you. I just got home from a 16 plus hour day and can't think too well right now lol
ill check now and jeez! how do you do that??
That too. look for one you can rescue in some way is a great idea if you aren't worried about getting any special morph or anything and just want a boa.
ive checked and so far none but ill definitely keep my eye out
Rogue628
02-23-12, 11:43 PM
ill check now and jeez! how do you do that??
On very little sleep :p
I do what I gotta do. Plus I'm trying to get extra money for the move. :D
On very little sleep :p
I do what I gotta do. Plus I'm trying to get extra money for the move. :D
i wouldnt be able to do that x.x haha and i looked up bob clark, he does auctions like ben seigel right?
For carpets you have a lot of choices, but one name comes to my mind. John Battaglia, Morelia Trophy Club (http://www.moreliatrophyclub.com/) if you want a carpet that will grow big, fast, and prettier then all the rest, go here. I'd ask for a Sibling, female if he's willing, and pay the bucks. He selectively breeds for size as well as colour, so his tend to get larger, and grow faster. He's a great guy over all too, he'll be in it with you for the long run if you want.
For boas there's even more options I'd say, but I'd have to go with Jeff Ronne, the Boaphile! He knows his stuff, he's a great guy to deal with, and has amazing looking boa constrictors. Reach him at Boaphile Plastics Error404.html Page (http://www.boaphile.com) Of corurse we're all here to help as well, and a pound is also a great place to find larger snakes that need homes. Even young ones! I'll check around for you if you want. Drool over the webpages I provided, they both have caresheets as well I believe. Good luck!
Here's a couple I found on Petfinder closer to you.
Pet Search Results: Adoptable Pets in Lake Forest, CA: Petfinder (http://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelterid=CA1673)
Petfinder Adoptable Snake | Boa Constrictor | Culver City, CA | Cyril (http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/21753111)
millertime89
02-24-12, 01:53 AM
I'm gonna veto that vote for Bob Clark, I can't really stand his business practices (and have heard horror stories about other things) and will go elsewhere if I possibly can.
Jimmy Stelpflug at SW Reptiles is who Bob gets a lot of his non-Retic and non-Burm snakes from originally anyways.
I'm gonna veto that vote for Bob Clark, I can't really stand his business practices (and have heard horror stories about other things) and will go elsewhere if I possibly can.
Jimmy Stelpflug at SW Reptiles is who Bob gets a lot of his non-Retic and non-Burm snakes from originally anyways.
im curious about what he does and what has happened o.o
KORBIN5895
02-24-12, 05:59 AM
Who is the gent that was selling all the sick burms? We had a link posted in a thread. ( I know that's a little vague ........)
Who is the gent that was selling all the sick burms? We had a link posted in a thread. ( I know that's a little vague ........)
A little....
KORBIN5895
02-24-12, 06:20 AM
Lol! I found it. It was Bob Clark. This is an article (http://www.bobclark.com/articles/1998an.html) posted on stunted burms.
Hillsberry
02-24-12, 07:00 AM
If your looking into getting a carpet definitely look into Mike Curtin's carpets. He's snakes are outstanding!!!
ill look into his too haha, im so excited!
millertime89
02-24-12, 03:14 PM
Hey buys and flips other people's snakes at "Bob Clark" prices. He's sold sick snakes or snakes with mites. He artificially inflates the prices of any new morphs he gets and then rips on people when they get a hold of said morph and undercuts his price at a fair market price. He's also really high on himself. Don't get me wrong he's got some amazing animals and there are instances where I would send someone to him, but if you can get it somewhere else, I would go there first. There's a reason a large number of his retic sales are overseas now.
That said he's definitely not the only breeder that does this. But he's one of the biggest names in the business.
I still highly recommend my first two suggestions first and foremost... Blake Bauer also keeps carpet pythons, and Tom Keogan I think does too. I wish I was more into the boa crowd... VPI would be another good place to look, but really both species are everywhere, any size and age, and many different prices, ranging probably from $50-$100,000. I would like to point out adult caging needs to be factored in as well, needing a 4x2x1 at the LEAST(you said you wanted big, I would 6x2x2...) which can cost a pretty penny as well, not to mention new heating equipment etc... Rabbits or multiple large rats... lots of things to consider. Where are you going to live with an 8 foot snake?(anywhere you want I would think... but apparently not) Where as you can hide a ball python, or get away with it even... Oh I can't wait to move now................. Local classifieds will probably have lots as well, not everyone buys a snake as a long term pet unfortunately(some due to circumstances, but take with a grain of salt obviously) Good luck again!
I'm considering possibly buying a BCI from Rainbows-r-us. As for caging my dad works construction and has already agreed to help me make 2 tanks (one for my BP and another for whichever snake i decide to get i suppose)
Can someone send me to a good BCI care sheet? i do the searches myself usually but i always end up with different info from each site i look at.
I'm considering possibly buying a BCI from Rainbows-r-us. As for caging my dad works construction and has already agreed to help me make 2 tanks (one for my BP and another for whichever snake i decide to get i suppose)
Can someone send me to a good BCI care sheet? i do the searches myself usually but i always end up with different info from each site i look at.
diff forum, sorry if this is a bad post, but:
BCI care sheet(very good) - Reptile Forums (http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/forums/snake-care-sheets/4699-bci-care-sheet-very-good.html)
diff forum, sorry if this is a bad post, but:
BCI care sheet(very good) - Reptile Forums (http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/forums/snake-care-sheets/4699-bci-care-sheet-very-good.html)
That doesnt seem TOOO hard, i'm actually really excited! i need to get an enclosure and a few things before i can actually get the one i want from him, but my mom is already trying to give me trouble about it -_-
That doesnt seem TOOO hard, i'm actually really excited! i need to get an enclosure and a few things before i can actually get the one i want from him, but my mom is already trying to give me trouble about it -_-
good luck! :D
jaleely
02-26-12, 09:52 PM
haha i hadn't read through the whole thread. I say like sometimes. California girl all the way. Depends on who i'm talking to. I do todally do the "omg like totally" thing when excited! : )
I think its cute when girls say like a lot lol, not sure why...
Boa care is fairly easy, its a lot like keeping other boids I find. The universal 80* cool side 90* hot side can be used, humidity I like around 50%, usually brought up by using a large water bowl, feed a good size meal every once in a while and your good to go. Cage size 4x2x2 for an adult, shouldn't need anything bigger then 2 pound rabbits, which I would feed monthly as an adult. Other then that, they really don't have a lot of specific care guidelines, so it should be fairly easy for you! I keep the babies the same way I keep ball pythons honestly...
yea their care seems kind of similar to bps which is why im feeling so confident about it. like... ive already got one picked out ^_^
Rogue628
02-27-12, 11:26 PM
I keep mine the same way I keep my royals with no problems.
im hoping to get her this week, if he'll hold her for me :D
Rogue628
02-27-12, 11:40 PM
Then I expect a text pic of her from you Missy! :D
ill definitely be showing her off to you lol, shes a salmon one
yea their care seems kind of similar to bps which is why im feeling so confident about it. like... ive already got one picked out ^_^
Hehe...
Glad you picked one out, and a salmon no less! Who are you buying from? Like, I gotta know... Hopefully they'll hold it for you!
Hehe...
Glad you picked one out, and a salmon no less! Who are you buying from? Like, I gotta know... Hopefully they'll hold it for you!
i see what you did there lol and she's from David Colling (rainbows-r-us). Its nice because hes in the area and hes a very nice guy.
Perfect, I've heard only good things about him so far. Can't wait to see your new addition! any pics from the breeder to post yet?
hes got some up which are probably better than any i can take haha ill see about linking them. i had actually gotten my brb from him, very patient lol
I've had to deal with many patient breeders lol, I never have large amounts of money at one time... I usually start paying while the snakes are breeding though lol, so when its hatched I'm pretty much done. Did this a few times now, I love getting first dibs on clutches too! I think if you're buying the snake you have the right to link the photo for us lol, but maybe I'm wrong...
ill save the pic and then once i make the purchase ill post it lol would that work? im just worried ill accidentally buy something too small for her x.x
I guess that works lol, I'll just go scour his site and see for myself then haha. Go big if you think it's going to be too small, I find as long as they have a good sized hide, they really don't mind bigger digs. My first ball python went straight into a 30gallon long terrarium and he did fine.
oh.. duh lol and if you go to his site look at the first litter on the list and shes the only salmon the other one is a motley
Yeah I saw, let me say, great choice! That's one really clean salmon, must have been a hold back that got put up forsale lol.
im not sure what "clean salmon" means but thankk you! i paid the deposite tody and im hoping to get her this friday or sometime in the upcoming week
im not sure what "clean salmon" means but thankk you! i paid the deposite tody and im hoping to get her this friday or sometime in the upcoming week
it means its a very nice looking snake!
oh duh lol im glad, i thought shes pretty. im still not sure how to tell if like... a snake is exceptional for its morph you know? they all look nice to me :P
Thats good, eventually you will find you have preferences. Cleanliness in most snakes is sought after though, and that female is definitely exceptional. She'll grow up really nice!
Glad you put the deposit down, now its only a matter of time!
yea im getting her by the end of the week at the latest, but im worried because he hasnt registered her as being on hold yet (paid thursday) and he dropped the prices by $10 :(
yea im getting her by the end of the week at the latest, but im worried because he hasnt registered her as being on hold yet (paid thursday) and he dropped the prices by $10 :(
im sure hes busy actually caring for the snakes ;)
you could probably ask him for the $10 back if it really matters, but if anything its like buying something then a store has a sale the next week, not exactly yours or their fault but not much you can do about it
im sure hes busy actually caring for the snakes ;)
you could probably ask him for the $10 back if it really matters, but if anything its like buying something then a store has a sale the next week, not exactly yours or their fault but not much you can do about it
More then likely it was a mistake and he was going to put sold or something, but was reducing prices on other snakes and just forgot. Send in an email if you're concerned, he doesn't want his site to be inaccurate himself either. He's better off putting sold out!!
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