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08-18-12, 06:08 AM
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Re: Hello :)
Thank you exwizard : ) I do as well.
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08-18-12, 08:24 AM
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Re: Hello :)
Out of shear curiosity? Why have you decided on the Dumeril's versus the Redtail?
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08-18-12, 10:00 AM
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Re: Hello :)
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Out of shear curiosity? Why have you decided on the Dumeril's versus the Redtail?
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You mean Common Boa, no need to confuse new people, set them straight.
To the op, you seem to have a handle on the hobby, now go get your snake.
My recommendation for your first snake would be a Central American Boa.
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08-18-12, 10:29 AM
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Re: Hello :)
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You mean Common Boa, no need to confuse new people, set them straight.
To the op, you seem to have a handle on the hobby, now go get your snake.
My recommendation for your first snake would be a Central American Boa.
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If I wanted to suggest a common boa I would have 
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08-18-12, 10:32 AM
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Re: Hello :)
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I knew you were going to say that!
Why would you sugest a BCC to a rookie keeper? Especially since you suggested a corn snake.
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08-18-12, 10:33 AM
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Re: Hello :)
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I knew you were going to say that!
Why would you sugest a BCC to a rookie keeper? Especially since you suggested a corn snake.
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How do you know I wasn't suggesting a Suri?
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08-18-12, 10:37 AM
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Re: Hello :)
Is that a serious question? I know everything that's how. lol
You're right I jumped to conclusions, sorry for that. I still wouldn't recommend a BCC for a first time snake.
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08-18-12, 10:44 AM
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Re: Hello :)
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Is that a serious question? I know everything that's how. lol
You're right I jumped to conclusions, sorry for that. I still wouldn't recommend a BCC for a first time snake.
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Me either... I suggested a corn snake 
In all honesty though I'm wondering why the OP chose Dumeril's over any BCI. Jay you and I both know BCI is a great starter snake and in my honest experience I would recommend them over a Dumeril's to anyone who started out skittish. I only have two reasons which are soley my own though and not supported by scientific evidence or popular opinion.
My reasons a BCI is better to begin with than a Dum are as follows:
1. In my experience, you are more likely to get tagged by a Dum
2. They are a more intimidating looking snake as far as facial features go. If a new keeper hasn't yet learned how to read the body language of a snake then this might confuse them.
As I said those are MY only reasons for not recommending a Dum to start with. I do highly recommend Dum's in general, just not for skittish beginners.
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08-18-12, 10:50 AM
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Re: Hello :)
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Originally Posted by Wildside
Me either... I suggested a corn snake
In all honesty though I'm wondering why the OP chose Dumeril's over any BCI. Jay you and I both know BCI is a great starter snake and in my honest experience I would recommend them over a Dumeril's to anyone who started out skittish. I only have two reasons which are soley my own though and not supported by scientific evidence or popular opinion.
My reasons a BCI is better to begin with than a Dum are as follows:
1. In my experience, you are more likely to get tagged by a Dum
2. They are a more intimidating looking snake as far as facial features go. If a new keeper hasn't yet learned how to read the body language of a snake then this might confuse them.
As I said those are MY only reasons for not recommending a Dum to start with. I do highly recommend Dum's in general, just not for skittish beginners. |
Couldn't agree more.
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08-18-12, 06:27 PM
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Re: Hello :)
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Originally Posted by Wildside
Me either... I suggested a corn snake
In all honesty though I'm wondering why the OP chose Dumeril's over any BCI. Jay you and I both know BCI is a great starter snake and in my honest experience I would recommend them over a Dumeril's to anyone who started out skittish. I only have two reasons which are soley my own though and not supported by scientific evidence or popular opinion.
My reasons a BCI is better to begin with than a Dum are as follows:
1. In my experience, you are more likely to get tagged by a Dum
2. They are a more intimidating looking snake as far as facial features go. If a new keeper hasn't yet learned how to read the body language of a snake then this might confuse them.
As I said those are MY only reasons for not recommending a Dum to start with. I do highly recommend Dum's in general, just not for skittish beginners. |
This is not true dums have lower care requirements and are more laid back and lax. My dum has a puppy face!!!  You are not more likely to get tagged by a dum period. I believe exwizard would agree and he has seven of them!
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08-18-12, 06:36 PM
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Re: Hello :)
Also I have recently read some where that dums are actually a part of the boa constrictor genus now.
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08-18-12, 07:21 PM
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Re: Hello :)
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This is not true dums have lower care requirements and are more laid back and lax. My dum has a puppy face!!! You are not more likely to get tagged by a dum period. I believe exwizard would agree and he has seven of them! |
My dum would always try and tag you.
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08-18-12, 08:06 PM
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Re: Hello :)
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My dum would always try and tag you.
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Mine struck at a fly in the cage the other night. IMO they just aren't reliable enough to be a starter snake for skittish people.
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08-18-12, 08:17 PM
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Re: Hello :)
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Mine struck at a fly in the cage the other night. IMO they just aren't reliable enough to be a starter snake for skittish people.
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Isn't it clear that you are starving your snake? I feel bad for him, he's so hungry he tried to eat a fly.
Now to the op, IMO dum's are much less thrilling to own then a bci.
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08-18-12, 09:07 PM
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Re: Hello :)
That is an opine belief to say they are much more thrilling to own.
Maybe you should handle your dum a little more[has an arrogant smile].
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