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Originally Posted by Batch
Derek- I'm so glad you're on here, I've been told by numerous people that you're the man to go to for BHP's. I have a few questions if that's alright. I dug through your site and didn't find the answers.
How much do your BHP's go for after they've begun feeding?
What size are your adults? I've heard everything from 6-12 feet for the ones in the US. Off that I'd assume 8ft males and 9 ft females.
Cage I wanted to build would be 8x3 (On top of tegu cage might as well use it) with a 6 inch substrate lip. Do they need to be moved up to that size or placed directly in?
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Hey man,
BHPs as hatchlings run about 1000 to 1500 each from a reputable source. "Pet store" BHPs are rarely "good deal" because of associated issues as the become adults. It's very important that any BHP you purchased has been started accordingly..... Which wholesale BHPs rarely are.
Not to mention.... You don't get the cool paint jobs etc
Size is in the feeding and average size for an adult in the wild would be about 5 1/2 to 6 feet.
Animals that are any bigger than that had most likely been over fed which is not recommended for BHPs.
Animals I've raised myself and are producing for me are 6 feet at best.
As long as you don't give them large food items, they're pretty much indestructable. And super killer personalities. Much more interesting than most pythons.
Cheers
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