Hog Island Boa Thread - Page 2

Jendee · 07-24-12, 10:57 AM

My 2009 female hypo hog

snake man12 · 07-24-12, 12:13 PM

You are very lucky!!!!

Tekpc007 · 07-28-12, 04:37 PM

Well some updated pics , Spock is getting bigger and has gained about 60 grams and filled out as little . Feeding time is tonite , so he is very inquizative whenever he sees me .

haha what a glamour shot !!

Raan · 08-01-12, 08:22 PM

So I have recently been given the opportunity to purchase 2 2012 Hog island boas for 350$ male and a female. Now I am doing much research to find out about suitable habitats, but one thing I am curious on would be if it is safe to keep both of these snakes in the same enclosure. I have a 95 gallon or 75 gallon 24”x24”x48” that I was thinking about using if it was a good idea to keep them together and the intention would be to have them breed when the time is right. Just wondering anyone thoughts and opinions on the idea.

Tekpc007 · 08-02-12, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Raan

So I have recently been given the opportunity to purchase 2 2012 Hog island boas for 350$ male and a female. Now I am doing much research to find out about suitable habitats, but one thing I am curious on would be if it is safe to keep both of these snakes in the same enclosure. I have a 95 gallon or 75 gallon 24”x24”x48” that I was thinking about using if it was a good idea to keep them together and the intention would be to have them breed when the time is right. Just wondering anyone thoughts and opinions on the idea.

Dont keep snakes together , there is a fair chance one could eat the other and both would die , plus they will compete for space on the hot spots. Also a tank that large is not the best for babies. If they are 2012 then get some 32qrt to 105 qrt tubs or small enclosure until they are 3 feet or so . That price seems a bit high also , i paid 250$ for my top of the line hog male and female.

Tekpc007 · 08-02-12, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Raan

So I have recently been given the opportunity to purchase 2 2012 Hog island boas for 350$ male and a female. Now I am doing much research to find out about suitable habitats, but one thing I am curious on would be if it is safe to keep both of these snakes in the same enclosure. I have a 95 gallon or 75 gallon 24”x24”x48” that I was thinking about using if it was a good idea to keep them together and the intention would be to have them breed when the time is right. Just wondering anyone thoughts and opinions on the idea.

now using a tank divider would work as thats plenty of room for 2 babies for a while , but i dont like tanks for snakes myself.

Gungirl · 08-02-12, 05:35 AM

I would highly recommend keeping them separate for many many reasons.

Toronto1977 · 08-02-12, 09:35 AM

What Kat and Tek said. Housing 2 snakes together is never a good idea. Always better to be safer than sorry.

Raan · 08-02-12, 11:52 AM

its 350$ for the pair not sure if i worded that weirdly so if you paid 250 for one snake tek then i think its a fair deal. And ill probably go with the tank divider idea, the only reason I really asked this question about housing together is because I see it at pet stores all the time. I know from reading someones ball python care sheet that its not a good idea for them but I didnt know if something was different with these guys.

Tekpc007 · 08-02-12, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Raan

its 350$ for the pair not sure if i worded that weirdly so if you paid 250 for one snake tek then i think its a fair deal. And ill probably go with the tank divider idea, the only reason I really asked this question about housing together is because I see it at pet stores all the time. I know from reading someones ball python care sheet that its not a good idea for them but I didnt know if something was different with these guys.

i paid 250 for the pair, 125$ each for top of the line lemke hog islands. i would follow a normal Red tail boa caresheet for hogs , except they like it a bit cooler , My ambeint is 78f , cool side is 73f and warm side is 88f with 65% humidity. i wouldn't go much over 90F on the hotside.

Wildside · 08-02-12, 01:25 PM

I had one for a short while. We didn't get along very well. Everytime I got him out he tried to bite me in the boob.

Raan · 08-02-12, 03:32 PM

alright I will keep your price in mind, I thought you meant you paid 250 for 1. Which in Canada at expos I have seen and thats why I thought it was a good price

maximus30576 · 08-04-12, 04:58 PM

She met me about a foot out of her cage wanting dinner ...