Here I am again...

Trollbie · 03-17-12, 10:20 PM

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...

$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** · 03-18-12, 12:02 AM

looks like the eyes on that one are bulging.

Trollbie · 03-18-12, 12:07 AM

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

**millertime89** · 03-18-12, 12:08 AM

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

Trollbie · 03-18-12, 12:09 AM

But I could fix that with proper conditions?

Trollbie · 03-18-12, 12:10 AM

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

**millertime89** · 03-18-12, 12:11 AM

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 · 03-18-12, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 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)

Yes I am.

How would I know if it's a parasite?

**millertime89** · 03-18-12, 12:16 AM

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 · 03-18-12, 12:23 AM

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

**millertime89** · 03-18-12, 12:35 AM

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 · 03-18-12, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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

marvelfreak · 03-18-12, 06:52 AM

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.

Here's one from last summer.

exwizard · 03-18-12, 06:57 AM

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 · 03-18-12, 09:54 AM

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