New member, but issue - Page 2

**Pareeeee** · 02-09-13, 11:21 AM

Um, she got you a birthday present, now she wants you to get rid of it? I wouldn't...

TheSnakeChild · 02-09-13, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Pareeeee

Um, she got you a birthday present, now she wants you to get rid of it? I wouldn't...

it's because she's uncomfortable about how large that kind of boa can get, which is understandable, some boas can grow to massive sizes, but plenty of handling while they are young and warming up to them is easy enough, hopefully with some warming up, she won't have to get rid of the beauty.

**Aaron_S** · 02-09-13, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by marvelfreak

If it was a male i take it in a heart beat. Been trying to find a male for my female for a couple months.

Dude! Go for the trio Chuck!

Ms. Medusa · 02-09-13, 06:36 PM

Hi and welcome to the forums. I think you are going about it in the right way by slowly introducing her to him--- have you thought about looking into a smaller type of snake, and seeing about a trade that the two of you could research and find? You might find some people very interested in doing so.

I do think education and exposure is a really great way of trying to help her overcome her fears and phobias. Best of luck with it and keep us posted on the progress!

shelly2314 · 02-16-13, 11:18 AM

Everything was moving in a positive light, and then Calliope (her name thus far) was having a "MOODY" day and struck and hissed a lot at my wife. Nothing major, but enough to keep my wife nervous.

We've handled Calliope since then and she is much calmer now and even more adventurous. After many conversations, it isn't the length that concerns my wife, but the weight. We have been looking into a trade, but I am unsure of that b/c I like what I got. If we have to get rid of Calliope, I understand, but I am not in the market to replace her as of yet.

She has eaten for us (about a week ago) but hasn't pooped. Is this normal???

**Aaron_S** · 02-16-13, 12:02 PM

Yes it is.

**Pareeeee** · 02-16-13, 12:10 PM

My BP eats like a pig and still only poops once every 1.5 to 2 weeks. So a snake that isn't eating isn't gonna poop much. Don't worry, new snakes often don't eat the first few attempts. Just try not to handle him until he does.

Philmul · 02-16-13, 01:11 PM

My wife no to a bp but now I also have a common boa.

shaunyboy · 02-16-13, 01:45 PM

try to get your wife to handle the snake while its still small,she may get over her fear,

in the begining my wife was scared of snakes,now she assists in giving medication,etc,and thats on carpet pythons up to 8ft

cheers shaun

shelly2314 · 02-16-13, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pareeeee

My BP eats like a pig and still only poops once every 1.5 to 2 weeks. So a snake that isn't eating isn't gonna poop much. Don't worry, new snakes often don't eat the first few attempts. Just try not to handle him until he does.

She has already eaten one rat...not too worried about her eating b/c she does fine with that...just didn't want to have some sort of backup or toxic gas issue

KORBIN5895 · 02-17-13, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by shelly2314

Everything was moving in a positive light, and then Calliope (her name thus far) was having a "MOODY" day and struck and hissed a lot at my wife. Nothing major, but enough to keep my wife nervous.

We've handled Calliope since then and she is much calmer now and even more adventurous. After many conversations, it isn't the length that concerns my wife, but the weight. We have been looking into a trade, but I am unsure of that b/c I like what I got. If we have to get rid of Calliope, I understand, but I am not in the market to replace her as of yet.

She has eaten for us (about a week ago) but hasn't pooped. Is this normal???

Good. Now that we are at the root of the problem let's try and solve it. How much does she think your snake will weigh as an adult?

Corey209 · 02-17-13, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSnakeChild

well...first of all boas are large snakes in general, I really don't know many Boas that AREN'T large, and if you loves snakes so much...they should've known what they signed up for, lol shame I couldn't give the beauty a home, but my parents won't let me keep a snake until I live on my own

Amazon tree boas, rosy boas, kenyan sand boas, hog island, Nicaraguan, central american, viper boa, soloman island.

@OP, if you're looking for a smaller snake I'd show your wife a Children's python. They stay pretty small.

KORBIN5895 · 02-17-13, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Corey209

Amazon tree boas, rosy boas, kenyan sand boas, hog island, Nicaraguan, central american, viper boa, soloman island.

@OP, if you're looking for a smaller snake I'd show your wife a Children's python. They stay pretty small.

Personally I would still consider hoggs, Nicaraguans and CA's larger snakes. They still have a large body mass though they only hit six feet or so on the long end.

I honesty think amazons, viper boas and Solomon island boas ( the growing and tree boas) should of been classified as less heavily bodied snakes but terrible attitudes the op should avoid.

The downside with rosy, Kenyans ( or any sand boa) and rubber boa is they don't really look like boas.

shelly2314 · 02-18-13, 10:55 AM

She thinks Calliope will get up to 50 lbs. She isn't sure how we would be able to handle her should she get that big. She is saying that she doesn't want a 50lb 10 foot long snake.

decesare23 · 02-18-13, 11:32 AM

Hey all! I'm the wife in this thread, Monique. I have read all of the posts in this thread and really do appreciate the information and advice posted. Just to clarify a couple of things: I am not afraid of snakes, have always liked them, and admit I was wrong for not researching her breed prior to just accepting the breeders offers (had he mentioned she is one of the heavier breeds, we would not have got her); however, it was our fault for not researching her needs and cares prior to the purchase. And initially, I also thought I'd be gifting Shelly a Sand Boa because that is what she wanted.
When Callopie had her "hissy" striking fit, not going to lie I was startled, considering she struck right at Shelly's face and hitting her in the eye. Um, Shelly is my wife and anything "striking" her is going to make me nervous. I have however, held Calliope since (after reading about how these are some common behaviors), and I am working on trying to understand her, more. I participate in feeding, handling, and, for a lack of a better word, raising her.
My initial worry after doing the proper research on her was "Holy ****, this chick is going to be HUGE, and where the hell are we going to put her." Not only that, if she got to 50 plus pounds and needs two people to get her out to "handle," clean, etc. is that really fun? I want the experience of owning a snake to enjoyable, not stressful. I am a realistic person and was just trying to do right by Callopie. I am not talking about releasing her into the wild, or doing anything inhumane. I am trying to take responsibility for my actions.
I have researched other boas that run on a "smaller" scale, and really like the Rosy's and Sands, but for now we will raise Calliope.

0.1 Wife, 0.2 Pit Bulls, 0.1 Boxer, 0.2 Cats, 2.1 Argentine Boa