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Old 01-30-14, 01:33 PM   #1
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Anyone got an Argentine?

Does anyone have an Argentine (Boa constrictor occidentalis?)

If so, would love to see pics and hear about how they are to keep!
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Old 01-30-14, 11:44 PM   #2
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Re: Anyone got an Argentine?

Well, I don't have them right now but I have a pair of neos arriving in the mail tomorrow!! Courtesy of Manny Frade of Perfect Predators.
The youtube user 1softkiss has a couple big ones, you could check that out for some good insight.

This is a picture of the 2 coming to me. Keep a look out for more pictures!
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Re: Anyone got an Argentine?

I have a pair.Awesome snakes..little nippy at first,but have calmed down nicely.I found they are a little like true red tails when it comes to large meals..they regurge too large of a meal sometimes...my male was way worst than female though..
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Well, I don't have them right now but I have a pair of neos arriving in the mail tomorrow!! Courtesy of Manny Frade of Perfect Predators.
The youtube user 1softkiss has a couple big ones, you could check that out for some good insight.

This is a picture of the 2 coming to me. Keep a look out for more pictures!
I would be very interested in seeing if they look anything like the picture. He has a reputation for misrepresentation....
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Old 01-31-14, 08:01 AM   #5
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Re: Anyone got an Argentine?

beautiful!! i used to have a couple, sadly i never got to see them grow up. Loved them and their attitude. they sure had plenty!
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Yeah I like the look of them. Really unique snakes. Never seen one in person. Would love to own one eventually. Maybe when I'm rich with my own house.
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Old 02-01-14, 06:16 PM   #7
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Posted a new thread with updated pictures of my 2 I just got.
http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/gener...tml#post900738
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I have a pair. I'll post pictures after I get my internet fix Monday. All my pictures are on my computer.
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Re: Anyone got an Argentine?

I have a female that's about 4 years old and about 6.5 ft now. This pic is from about a year ago. I'd take a new pic but she just ate the other day.

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I have a female that's about 4 years old and about 6.5 ft now. This pic is from about a year ago. I'd take a new pic but she just ate the other day.
She is beautiful! I would love to see an updated picture. Once she's digested that meal of course.
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Thanks, she's a total sweetheart too. I'll try to get some new pics soon.
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My male





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I'm really starting to dig these. My initial reaction to these throughout the years was that they lacked color and we're boring. But now I'm realizing I was sooooooooooooo wrong and theyre gorgeous! Their pattern is just stunning. Like weathered stone at the mayan ruins. Beautiful.
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What's really cool is how they get darker with age. First time I saw a picture of one it was a adult. Almost completely black with white speckles it was just stunning. I been in love with them ever since.
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I really like your Male. The black is just awesome. Were they the same color as juveniles, or was the female always more brown?
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