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10-24-13, 05:19 AM
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Waiting on my new Red Blood Hatchling...:-)
Good morning folks,
Yesterday I ordered a red blood hatchling from BackWater Reptiles and I am super excited. Two questions, what kind of setups do you guys keep your bloods in? and also has anyone had any dealings with this breeder? He was very friendly and quite knowledgeable. Anyway, just wanted to share my new addition and my excitement. I shall upload pics and maybe a video of the unboxing.
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10-24-13, 10:36 AM
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Re: Waiting on my new Red Blood Hatchling...:-)
I've heard alot of bad things about that guy..
I mean alot.. I was going to purchase my BRB from him
But then after the reviews I ended up going with someone else
But its your preference 
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10-24-13, 12:01 PM
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Re: Waiting on my new Red Blood Hatchling...:-)
I've only heard alot of mixed things about backwater, Mostly bad... But my friend bought a red-footed tortoise from them and he seems to be pretty healthy
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10-24-13, 04:05 PM
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Re: Waiting on my new Red Blood Hatchling...:-)
I've bought a few snakes from Backwater. I was happy with them. Snakes came neatly boxed up and in perfect health.
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10-24-13, 04:58 PM
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Re: Waiting on my new Red Blood Hatchling...:-)
I bought my dubia colony through backwater and had an awesome experience, prompt replies to all questions, quick delivery etc. That being said i have read many reviews since and have not found any other pleased customers.
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10-24-13, 05:01 PM
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Re: Waiting on my new Red Blood Hatchling...:-)
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Originally Posted by Detroitboa13
Good morning folks,
Yesterday I ordered a red blood hatchling from BackWater Reptiles and I am super excited. Two questions, what kind of setups do you guys keep your bloods in? and also has anyone had any dealings with this breeder? He was very friendly and quite knowledgeable. Anyway, just wanted to share my new addition and my excitement. I shall upload pics and maybe a video of the unboxing.
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I found that keeping them in a plastic tote or tub works best. It makes keeping the temp and humidity up easy. Be sure to have two or more hides. For the first few months keep it on paper towels. A water bowl big enough for them to soak place close to the warm end of the cages. This way it help keep the humidity up, plus if it soaks a lot the water won't be to cool. If you can get some Provent A Mite and treat the cage before the snake arrives. This should be done with any new snake. You will want small tight fitting hide to help it feel secure. I use under tank heat pads with all my cages.
Baby Bloods stress very easy and have to have high humidity. Never keep them in a glass aquarium.
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10-24-13, 05:08 PM
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Re: Waiting on my new Red Blood Hatchling...:-)
Just to add to what Chuck said, if your hatchling blood hasn't had it's first shed yet (which can take a few months) be sure to wet down your paper towels. Baby bloods can dehydrate quickly and look wrinkly.
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10-25-13, 02:35 AM
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Re: Waiting on my new Red Blood Hatchling...:-)
Thank you guys so much for the awesome information. I currently have a 25qt tub with newspaper an UTH a water dish, and 2 hides on hot side and cold side. I also allowed enough newspaper so if the snake chooses to burrow it will be able to. I am expecting her to arrive before 11am today so I will post some pictures of my new girl. I am going to avoid handling her before her first shed to ensure the snake does not become overly stressed out. Again, thank you for all of the helpful information.
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10-25-13, 06:49 AM
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Re: Waiting on my new Red Blood Hatchling...:-)
Just be sure to control your UTH with a thermostat. I keep mine at 82 degrees, uncontrolled those heaters can reach 120-130 degrees.
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10-25-13, 07:34 AM
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Re: Waiting on my new Red Blood Hatchling...:-)
I was gunna buy a green bottle blue tarantula from them, but my mom said no lol
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10-25-13, 12:04 PM
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Re: Waiting on my new Red Blood Hatchling...:-)
She is here and is in great health. They did a great job making sure she came with plenty of heat packs. Seems to have a calm attitude, no strikes at all, no hissing. I am more than pleased. Here are a few pics of Cleopatra...
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10-25-13, 12:11 PM
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Re: Waiting on my new Red Blood Hatchling...:-)
Very nice pick up!
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10-25-13, 02:44 PM
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Re: Waiting on my new Red Blood Hatchling...:-)
I know 2 people who have ordered from them: two BRBs and a cornsnake, all healthy and alive. I've read a lot of bad reviews too but I'm not sure! :P beautiful snakes.
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10-25-13, 03:10 PM
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Re: Waiting on my new Red Blood Hatchling...:-)
Ah such a cute we little one.
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Boas: 1.0 Pastel, 2.2 Brazilian Rainbows Pythons: 0.1 Lesser Royal, The Carpets 2.0 Jungle, 1.0 Jungle x Jag, 0.1 Tiger Jag, 0.1 Coastal Cheers Chuck
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10-25-13, 03:30 PM
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Re: Waiting on my new Red Blood Hatchling...:-)
What a cutie! Glad she's safe and sound
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