Please talk me out of getting a burm - Page 2

dave himself · 10-03-12, 02:26 PM

Ok all joking aside our biggest girl is around 10 foot and this is the size of her viv

Not trying to put you off mate just opening your eyes

Kettennatter · 10-03-12, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dave himself

Ok all joking aside our biggest girl is around 10 foot and this is the size of her viv

Not trying to put you off mate just opening your eyes

Nice enclosure, but the burm looks kind of "different".

Oh, I know. I would probably commission the enclosure. As long as it's stackable.

MoreliAddict · 10-03-12, 02:31 PM

That snake is very human-like.

dave himself · 10-03-12, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MoreliAddict

That snake is very human-like.

Lol but he's het idiot

**millertime89** · 10-03-12, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dave himself

Lol but he's het idiot

hahahahahahahahaha, that's awesome, I'm stealing that.

**millertime89** · 10-03-12, 02:45 PM

the number argument is entirely personal. I'm at 9 and know I can easily take on a few more (planning on it).

Kettennatter · 10-03-12, 06:28 PM

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the number argument is entirely personal. I'm at 9 and know I can easily take on a few more (planning on it).

I just spent about an hour of getting all the snakes fed. But you are right, they will feed less when fully grown. And what is one more?

Ivanator · 10-03-12, 07:20 PM

Don't get one!!! Get a retic instead!!

DavethePython · 10-03-12, 08:18 PM

As much as I loved the burm we had for a short time , he was a rescue . His needs were more than I could handle alone . He was almost 9 ft and he was good to handle but if he decided to squeeze me , it was all over . He was really gentle but he got excited easily and then he would forget what he was doing and either get aggitated or aggressive. Seen a lot of good advice offered above . You should look to the future with the idea of what if in mind and how you will deal with it . Burms are awesome and amazing animals but the responsibility is a heavy one just like any giant . Good luck , only you can make that call.

Kettennatter · 10-04-12, 07:52 AM

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As much as I loved the burm we had for a short time , he was a rescue . His needs were more than I could handle alone . He was almost 9 ft and he was good to handle but if he decided to squeeze me , it was all over . He was really gentle but he got excited easily and then he would forget what he was doing and either get aggitated or aggressive. Seen a lot of good advice offered above . You should look to the future with the idea of what if in mind and how you will deal with it . Burms are awesome and amazing animals but the responsibility is a heavy one just like any giant . Good luck , only you can make that call.

Yes, that was one of my concerns. Something of that size getting aggressive is a whole different caliber than my 6ft boa. I talked to a breeder yesterday, and he said that it depends on the individual. For his exhibits at schools and private events he used BPs and burms. I've handled a few of his burms and retics, and they are quite predictable. How that works out IRL and at feeding time may be another question.

rmfsnakes32 · 10-03-12, 09:23 PM

Ahhhh I would say get the burm ( sorry lol) I got a baby a few weeks ago and am elated by the time he/she gets that big you will be so used to handling it that size wont matter anymore! I knew going into this I would have to buy/build a permanent enclosure by the time he is a year old! I think you will have a wonderful experiance raising it from baby on up! But only you can make that heart of hearts decision if your ready to add another member to your family! Good luck keep us posted!

Kettennatter · 10-04-12, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rmfsnakes32

Ahhhh I would say get the burm ( sorry lol) I got a baby a few weeks ago and am elated by the time he/she gets that big you will be so used to handling it that size wont matter anymore! I knew going into this I would have to buy/build a permanent enclosure by the time he is a year old! I think you will have a wonderful experiance raising it from baby on up! But only you can make that heart of hearts decision if your ready to add another member to your family! Good luck keep us posted!

I'm oddly enough tending in the opposite direction, mostly because I've had great luck adopting adult or subadult snakes. Looking at an adult snake also let's me know what I'm getting into right away.

Kettennatter · 10-05-12, 06:45 AM

Not much of an update yet. Looking at another snake tonight, possibly. Also just realized that the $150 fee in Ohio to keep anything over 12 ft. would be an annual fee.

Kettennatter · 10-07-12, 06:48 AM

So far, you're not very successful. Below is one I looked at over the weekend, I was building a wooden frame yesterday, and I may purchase some melamine today.

Kaetlinv · 10-07-12, 11:55 AM

yep. You're hooked.

No stopping it now, lol