New Paradox I picked up

Kemah · 02-22-16, 08:34 AM

I just picked up this new Paradox at the Replicon show in Houston over the weekend. Let me know what you think about him. He has not been handled very much so he is a little snappy.

https://youtu.be/o2qdh1c4uOA

Mother: Pastel Dream Motley
Father: Aztec Het. Sharp Albino

I have no idea what all he has in him.

**Minkness** · 02-22-16, 11:25 AM

He's really pretty!!!

macandchz · 02-22-16, 11:43 AM

dear kemah, nice looking snake! i'll say, he looked a lot snappy! It'll be something to see him go after his first rodent!

Kemah · 02-22-16, 12:04 PM

Here is the video of his first meal.

https://youtu.be/AI4RoGY5X8g

Kemah · 02-22-16, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by macandchz

dear kemah, nice looking snake! i'll say, he looked a lot snappy! It'll be something to see him go after his first rodent!

Here is a video of his first feeding. https://youtu.be/AI4RoGY5X8g

macandchz · 02-23-16, 04:11 PM

kemah-watched the video. wow! that's exactly how I thought he'd act. he really nailed it. i think you've got a good one there!

Kemah · 02-24-16, 10:07 AM

Yeah, he seems very healthy. I haven't messed with him for a few days. I am going to let him settle until this weekend then start working on handling with him to see if I can get him settled down. He is a gorgeous snake and I would like to be able to take him around a little when he gets older.

dannybgoode · 02-24-16, 10:16 AM

I'd leave him be a lot longer to be honest. 10-15 days or so. Handling him soccer rather than later isn't go to calm him down any quicker, if anything the opposite.

He's flighty because he's stressed and handing him now will stress him even more.

Also I'm no can of taking snakes out and about. Again, it's stressful for them but each to their own on that one so long as you can be sure of the snakes safety.

Albert Clark · 02-24-16, 10:54 AM

Beautiful boa but I would give him more time as well. He's young so he is going to display defensive behavior. Great pickup! Consider feeding him inside of his enclosure also bc that will be one less thing for him to stress over.

Oleman · 02-26-16, 07:52 AM

That's a great looking boa. Love feeding vids as well.

Kemah · 02-26-16, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dannybgoode

I'd leave him be a lot longer to be honest. 10-15 days or so. Handling him soccer rather than later isn't go to calm him down any quicker, if anything the opposite.

He's flighty because he's stressed and handing him now will stress him even more.

Also I'm no can of taking snakes out and about. Again, it's stressful for them but each to their own on that one so long as you can be sure of the snakes safety.

I agree with the 10-15 days at least. The only reason I want to get him out is to get some still shots of him, but next weekend should be good. I just don't want him to go into shed before I get the pics. I also don't care for taking snakes out and about much, but for certain things I like to, to help bring light on the gentle creatures they can be. I am looking into getting a Hypo Burm for this also. So many kids easily change their mind after a short encounter. But I also like to talk to the kids about leaving wild snakes alone. As a fire fighter in south eastern Texas we get called out once in a while for snakes in homes or yards. i don't mind moving them no matter what they are, but we usually get there to find a dead snake with no head.

dannybgoode · 02-27-16, 01:15 PM

Good stuff- apologies you don't necessarily someone's experience when they first post and I'd rather be safe than sorry.

It is a nice snake you have and I look forward to more pics in the future