I can't resist and need some info just in case - Page 2

akane · 11-30-16, 02:37 PM

I dislike running off with people's pics but yes, I believe he is overweight. He is being fed an xxl rat every 2 weeks and I've heard that can be fatty versus more frequent smaller rats. We found a diagram to help tell by spine visibility and my husband and I were arguing over where his spine should be and what is muscle edge showing. I figured it was a problem that could be addressed if necessary afterward without too much effort.

**Minkness** · 11-30-16, 02:55 PM

Omg....that is grossly over feeding....especially for a snake prone to obesity.

You may be taking on an unhealthy animal. Buuuut, if it is a good price, you can house it, and are willing to deal with 'possible' future issues, that alone shouldn't disused you from going for it.

akane · 11-30-16, 03:44 PM

Yeah, my husband's snake friend is questioning the price versus size and health. We might drive the same distance the other direction and get a 2016 cb red for $100 or they had blacks for $160 but that pushes our price range. Then it will fit in existing setups for now, we get to watch it grow, we get to control it's handling and food.... All good info though for as it grows and I can just scale things down for now.

**Andy_G** · 12-01-16, 08:40 AM

That is a LOT of food. I'd be staying away from that adult myself. Bloods average around 10-15 pounds, with males being on the smaller side, and some individuals of either gender being much heavier because of length. I can see a 16 pound blood being within "normal" limits...but with that feeding regimen it DOES NOT sound like the case here and at this point I would concur with Albert and Mink on their points. I'd get a baby instead like you're thinking of doing.

**Minkness** · 12-01-16, 08:53 AM

Babies are the best anyway XD

I can't wait to start breeding lol. I will probably keep all tue babies for a while jist to have babies around all the time. To me, they are better than puppies! Haha.

**Aaron_S** · 12-01-16, 03:27 PM

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Babies are the best anyway XD

I can't wait to start breeding lol. I will probably keep all tue babies for a while jist to have babies around all the time. To me, they are better than puppies! Haha.

You're welcome to clean my baby bins anytime!

**Minkness** · 12-01-16, 03:46 PM

LOL ok, I get 25% commission from sales though

**Andy_G** · 12-01-16, 03:50 PM

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LOL ok, I get 25% commission from sales though

That's a hefty price for pewp skoopin! Haha.

**Minkness** · 12-01-16, 04:11 PM

Oh. And you have to pay for travel expenses AND provide room and board

**Aaron_S** · 12-02-16, 08:35 AM

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LOL ok, I get 25% commission from sales though

No you don't. You get to work with some really cool animals and learn from one of the best. "Experience" is enough.

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Oh. And you have to pay for travel expenses AND provide room and board

Sure. It's why I keep trailblazer around for.

**Minkness** · 12-02-16, 09:49 AM

Lol is that so? And what does hebsay about you dedicating his $$$ to my cleaning your baby pewps? =D

trailblazer295 · 12-02-16, 12:31 PM

How did I get involved in this?

You need me Aaron. You'd be begging me to stay. You should have a live in snake nanny. I'm in the boonies.

**Aaron_S** · 12-05-16, 12:58 PM

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Lol is that so? And what does hebsay about you dedicating his $$$ to my cleaning your baby pewps? =D

I dunno. I just volunteered him for it.

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How did I get involved in this?

You need me Aaron. You'd be begging me to stay. You should have a live in snake nanny. I'm in the boonies.

You aren't in the boonies. I KNOW where you live. Also don't ignore my e-mails.

akane · 01-26-17, 04:07 AM

That blood python is still there and despite picking up my sumatran it tempts me. I debate asking if he'd go down in price at this point but I really shouldn't.... I need to borrow $100. I can make $10 and sometimes $20 monthly payments. It would help with treatment of my addiction since there is no cure.

GyGbeetle · 01-26-17, 09:16 AM

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That blood python is still there and despite picking up my sumatran it tempts me. I debate asking if he'd go down in price at this point but I really shouldn't.... I need to borrow $100. I can make $10 and sometimes $20 monthly payments. It would help with treatment of my addiction since there is no cure.

I'm not a good commenter, because my advice is, go for it. If a snake speaks to you for that long, it's for a reason. I recently bought a woma after spending 3 months watching her in the store I typically purchase my feed at. I've held her a few times, but just never brought her home with me. But she was always on my mind, and now she's home. There was a reason, and she's awesome.

This guy may be overweight, but if it's still relatively young, I am thinking the risk of syndromes like fatty liver syndrome are less likely, if you can get the weight under control after purchase. Just something to consider with the larger, overweight babies.

Good luck, whatever you decide! Oh, and I used to be terrified of snakes. My husband said he wanted a snake early on in our marriage, and I said hell no every single time. Now we have 11 and I absolutely love them all like they are my children. so maybe your husband has hope?