Here I am again...

[Trollbie]

I decided not to get the CRB from craigslist, and said I would wait to get another snake,

BUT

the pet store where I got my Milk just posted pictures of their new animals for sale on their FB page...

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/421737_410568212293107_332399263443336_1782967_669 344273_n.jpg

$150, few months old, and they have 3 to choose from.

I'm going to look at them first thing in the morning. I can't buy one until the beginning of April, so I'll have to see if they'll even hold one for me because I bet they're gonna go pretty fast.

I know I'm really bad... but this is too good to be true!

[millertime89]

looks like the eyes on that one are bulging.

[Trollbie]

is that bad? Is it a disease the other 2 could have?

[millertime89]

It could be either genetic or a result of poor husbandry. Either not enough food or dehydration IIRC.

[Trollbie]

But I could fix that with proper conditions?

[Trollbie]

If it's genetic, it doesn't bother me. But I don't want the snake to be sick and die

[millertime89]

Yes you could fix it, but if its something like a parasite that's causing them to not get the nutrients they need it could be impossible to help them. Are you in Cali? (based on your "hippiland" location)

[Trollbie]

Yes you could fix it, but if its something like a parasite that's causing them to not get the nutrients they need it could be impossible to help them. Are you in Cali? (based on your "hippiland" location)

Yes I am.

How would I know if it's a parasite?

[millertime89]

vet tests, I would honestly just find a reputable breeder in your area and see what they've got available. Price is going to be quite a bit less than the pet store too.

[Trollbie]

How do I find a reputable breeder? I don't really know how to look.

[millertime89]

find shows and find a local (or even nationwide) FB herp group and ask around. I hate going to pet stores for pets unless their specialty stores.

[Trollbie]

find shows and find a local (or even nationwide) FB herp group and ask around. I hate going to pet stores for pets unless their specialty stores.

This is a specialty store. It's owned by a couple who all about reptiles. They have a lot of experience

[marvelfreak]

Mine has big eyes like that and he perfectly health. As he has gotten bigger over the last couple years he grown into them. Here's a picture of him when he was about a year old.
http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/7889/anaconda3070.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/836/anaconda3070.jpg/)

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/798/boas027.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/695/boas027.jpg/)



Here's one from last summer.

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/9462/brbandanaconda048.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/69/brbandanaconda048.jpg/)

[exwizard]

I agree with the idea of going to a reptile show or expo and finding a reputable breeder there. Your chances of picking up a quality animal there is greatly increased over finding anything at a pet store, locally owned or not.

[KORBIN5895]

I know someone who has some nices babies for sale. Pm Me you want more info.

[Trollbie]

Dawwww I went to look at them and picked a little male out! They want to keep them for a couple weeks to make sure they're eating and adjusting well and all so right now I have him on hold. I didn't have to put a down payment down or anything so I can still back out whenever if I don't like something. They said that the eyes bulging out is pretty normal for babies that small and that their rainbows had it too when they were babies.

Apparently their parents were both nice reds so he should grow up to be pretty! He wasn't the brightest of the 3, but I want a male and the brightest one was a female. Plus I don't care about the color as much as I care about the iridescence :D

Here he is!
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll256/Czechish/65195601.jpg

[millertime89]

All right, sounds like my concerns were ill-founded, I just didn't remember my little guy looking like that and know that bulging eyes can be a sign for concern.

[alessia55]

Congrats!! :)

[insignia100]

How do I find a reputable breeder? I don't really know how to look.

Rainbows-R-Us

I just ordered a BRB from Dave... AMAZING animals, from a great breeder.

Edit: I see you already got him. That's what I get for not reading the whole thread!

[Trollbie]

Rainbows-R-Us

I just ordered a BRB from Dave... AMAZING animals, from a great breeder.

Edit: I see you already got him. That's what I get for not reading the whole thread!


Well I have him on hold. But I haven't paid or anything yet. They just got them yesterday, so they want to keep them for a couple weeks first to make sure they're healthy and eating well.

I trust these guys, they have a good reputation around here and I know they care about their animals. But I still have time to back out if I find something wrong. I'm gonna be doing a lot of research before I take him home :)

[Trollbie]

All right, sounds like my concerns were ill-founded, I just didn't remember my little guy looking like that and know that bulging eyes can be a sign for concern.

I appreciate you pointing it out! I did ask about it. Since they are keeping them for a bit before they sell them, I'm sure they'll find out if something is wrong with them. And they keep them in the right conditions, so if it's a nutrition/dehydration issue, they should start getting better before they even start selling them.

And they're not the kind of pet store that wants nothing to do with you after you take an animal home.

Plus I have time to do a lot of research before I take him home.

[Snakesitter]

Here he is!
First off, congratulations on your new selection!

Second, the store owners are correct: the bug-eye effect is fairly common on a baby Brazilian.

He wasn't the brightest of the 3, but I want a male and the brightest one was a female. Plus I don't care about the color as much as I care about the iridescence
Third, you made a good choice if you want iridescence. It shows up much better on darker snakes.

Price is going to be quite a bit less than the pet store too.
find shows and find a local (or even nationwide) FB herp group and ask around. I hate going to pet stores for pets unless their specialty stores.
Finally, I would respectfully disagree on these two points (although the poster is usually spot-on).

For price, the average baby Brazilian goes for $150-200. You can find as low as $100, representing lower-end animals at shows; and as high as $400, representing top picks from high-end litters of top breeders. But $150 is a pretty normal price.

For shows, I feel you run a huge risk ever buying from a show, as with so many animals and dealers and owners in one small location, you are bound to have at least some disease, obvious or not. In other words, any price break is offset by an increased disease risk. Plus, I oddly rarely find top rainbows at shows. You are better off going to a private breeder or specialty shop that practices active quarantine (which is rare, so be sure to check!).

Again, congrats on a nice selection.

[Trollbie]

Thank you! I can't wait to bring him home!

I did some research on the bug-eye thing and could not find anything. But I am going to find a herp vet around here and ask.

[theapexgerman]

Wow congrats the bulging eyes look kinda cool lol

[Trollbie]

Wow congrats the bulging eyes look kinda cool lol

It makes them look even cuter! :D

[theapexgerman]

Yea your not going to regret a BRB there so cool

[Trollbie]

Yea your not going to regret a BRB there so cool

I never have regrets!

Although I probably should have waited to get a snake till after finals because all I care about is Penelope... She's so much more exciting than studying -_-

[theapexgerman]

I bet lol snakes are way fun

[Trollbie]

I bet lol snakes are way fun

After I get the BRB I'm not allowed to get any more for a while lol. But I think a green tree python is next on my list :bouncy:

[theapexgerman]

Lol I always wanted a red phase green tree python but kinda hard to take care of and there just a looker snake not a cuddle snake

[Trollbie]

Lol I always wanted a red phase green tree python but kinda hard to take care of and there just a looker snake not a cuddle snake

Poo...Then I guess carpet python is next on my list.

[theapexgerman]

Yea carpets are very good can't go wronf there

[Trollbie]

The Pet store just messaged me that the baby ate great :D

[millertime89]

First off, congratulations on your new selection!

Second, the store owners are correct: the bug-eye effect is fairly common on a baby Brazilian.


Third, you made a good choice if you want iridescence. It shows up much better on darker snakes.



Finally, I would respectfully disagree on these two points (although the poster is usually spot-on).

For price, the average baby Brazilian goes for $150-200. You can find as low as $100, representing lower-end animals at shows; and as high as $400, representing top picks from high-end litters of top breeders. But $150 is a pretty normal price.

For shows, I feel you run a huge risk ever buying from a show, as with so many animals and dealers and owners in one small location, you are bound to have at least some disease, obvious or not. In other words, any price break is offset by an increased disease risk. Plus, I oddly rarely find top rainbows at shows. You are better off going to a private breeder or specialty shop that practices active quarantine (which is rare, so be sure to check!).

Again, congrats on a nice selection.

Thanks for correcting me. I find expos aren't necessarily a great place to purchase animals, but a good way to meet breeders who may have higher quality animals that they didn't breed. However the last two shows I was at had some very nice normal rainbows priced 75-100, I don't recall the breeder's names however.

[Trollbie]

Thanks for correcting me. I find expos aren't necessarily a great place to purchase animals, but a good way to meet breeders who may have higher quality animals that they didn't breed. However the last two shows I was at had some very nice normal rainbows priced 75-100, I don't recall the breeder's names however.

The one show that's coming up in my area is happening when I'll be out of the country :(

And I can't afford to travel much with school and work

[millertime89]

I hear ya man. I'll be honest, I would rather be out of country than at a show though!

[Trollbie]

I hear ya man. I'll be honest, I would rather be out of country than at a show though!

I'll see my daddy and family again after 3 years. I need it! I just have to convince my stepdad to help me convince my mom to babysit the snakezillas. I wish I could take them with me lol

[millertime89]

I'll see my daddy and family again after 3 years. I need it! I just have to convince my stepdad to help me convince my mom to babysit the snakezillas. I wish I could take them with me lol

lol! Where ya from?

[Trollbie]

lol! Where ya from?

Czechland!

[Snakesitter]

Thanks for correcting me. I find expos aren't necessarily a great place to purchase animals, but a good way to meet breeders who may have higher quality animals that they didn't breed. However the last two shows I was at had some very nice normal rainbows priced 75-100, I don't recall the breeder's names however.
Very minor correction. ;-)

I agree that shows are great research tools, and will often takes names down and follow up later. I've only seen one breeder at shows with decent babies in that price range, but then maybe I'm going to the wrong show. ;-)

[millertime89]

very nice! Sprechen sie deutsch oder eine andere Sprachen?

[millertime89]

Very minor correction. ;-)

I agree that shows are great research tools, and will often takes names down and follow up later. I've only seen one breeder at shows with decent babies in that price range, but then maybe I'm going to the wrong show. ;-)

I have a feeling geography and show size has something to do with it.

[Trollbie]

very nice! Sprechen sie deutsch oder eine andere Sprachen?

Ja, ich spreche ein bisschen Deutsch, aber die Tschechen Tschechisch sprechen.