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07-08-11, 06:23 PM
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my bf wants a boa for his first large snake im trying to convince him a python is bet
We have two king snakes my bf wants a boa i told him a ball python would be a much better starter large snake i've had boas they are great but they tend to be more stubborn and have more eating issues than other's in my experience what are your thoughts or can anyone suggest a good large snake to start with
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07-08-11, 06:25 PM
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Re: my bf wants a boa for his first large snake im trying to convince him a python is
Based on what I know, the only difference separating pythons from boas is the fact that one has live birth and the other is eggs, what boa did he want?
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07-08-11, 06:29 PM
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Re: my bf wants a boa for his first large snake im trying to convince him a python is
He wants a redtail boa i jus don't want him to get something he cant handle im happy to help him but jus want him to be able to handle it
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07-08-11, 06:31 PM
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Re: my bf wants a boa for his first large snake im trying to convince him a python is
Personally, i have both and as long as he's ready for the larger cage, and big food bill, my opinion is a boa is a better choice. Ball pythons are notoriously pain in the butt feeders and really aren't very active, on the other hand boas are usually good eaters and more active than a ball. If you really think he should start with a python, why not a carpet? Their husbandry is more forgiving. I've never seen one that wouln't eat and they are very curious active snakes. Just my .02.
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07-08-11, 06:32 PM
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Re: my bf wants a boa for his first large snake im trying to convince him a python is
If you get him a baby BCI he will learn to handle it as it grows they don't grow that fast and are great snakes.
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07-08-11, 06:32 PM
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Re: my bf wants a boa for his first large snake im trying to convince him a python is
my dumerils are easy as pie. they never go off feed (except the male during breeding season) and they are totally docile and awesome.
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07-08-11, 06:36 PM
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Re: my bf wants a boa for his first large snake im trying to convince him a python is
Huh you know maybe it was just the boas i had they were rescues so yea... um ok so what about temperament cuz like i said hes not experienced with snakes but hes not dumb do no worries bout him doing dumb stuff cuz i love boas i jus remember them being little butts and i didn't know bal pythons were bad eaters i thought they wernt for some reason
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07-08-11, 06:39 PM
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Re: my bf wants a boa for his first large snake im trying to convince him a python is
Around breeding season BP are a pain i have one right now that has not eaten since Dec. Most redtails are really nice but you can get some mean ones, i have one of those and i dont take her out that much.
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07-08-11, 06:43 PM
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Re: my bf wants a boa for his first large snake im trying to convince him a python is
Red tailed boas are FANTASTIC! rarely do they bite, great eaters and dont get that big.
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07-08-11, 06:51 PM
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Re: my bf wants a boa for his first large snake im trying to convince him a python is
Yea i shouldn't have judged the red tails on the rescues jus didn't want him in over his head but i think im gonna surprise him with a baby red tail
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07-08-11, 06:54 PM
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Re: my bf wants a boa for his first large snake im trying to convince him a python is
every animal has its own personality. i've met dogs who are just attention craving love bugs, and i've met dogs who would rather bite your neck out then have you pet them.
i've also seen different snakes of the same breed acting COMPLETELY different.
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07-08-11, 07:08 PM
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Re: my bf wants a boa for his first large snake im trying to convince him a python is
Go with a Boa surprise him with a nice bcc. Like someone else mentioned, if he has experience with snakes already he will be fine he will learn to handle a bigger snake as it grows they thicken out over night. I personally dont like Ball Pythons, I don't know why I just do for some reason.
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07-09-11, 12:04 AM
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Re: my bf wants a boa for his first large snake im trying to convince him a python is
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Originally Posted by TeaNinja
my dumerils are easy as pie. they never go off feed (except the male during breeding season) and they are totally docile and awesome.
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i've only had my dumerils boa for a short time (my first snake, so im clearly still a noob) but shes been an angel so far....I've read dozens of stories about people owning dumerils boa for years and years, and not once did it even attempt to strike at anyone.
.....they also grow very slowly so that also works in favour of someone thats new to owning bigger snakes as well
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07-09-11, 12:39 AM
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Re: my bf wants a boa for his first large snake im trying to convince him a python is
i've heard stories about mean dumerils that bite people. like i said, every snake has its own temperment and personality.
as for the slow growing........i can't WAIT for my girl to get huge so i can breed them lol. i'm not planning on rushing her so it'll prolly be a few years before i even think about it. she's still tiny.
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07-09-11, 01:41 AM
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Re: my bf wants a boa for his first large snake im trying to convince him a python is
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Originally Posted by TeaNinja
i've heard stories about mean dumerils that bite people. like i said, every snake has its own temperment and personality.
as for the slow growing........i can't WAIT for my girl to get huge so i can breed them lol. i'm not planning on rushing her so it'll prolly be a few years before i even think about it. she's still tiny.
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Dont you have a bigger one? the male?
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