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11-25-11, 09:35 AM
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Boa Boy Roy
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Acrantophis Madagascariensis
Or Madagascan Ground Boa.....
Does anyone have any experience with these apparent gentle giants? I've found a large reptile "Superstore" that offers them online, but we all know the drawbacks of buying from such a place. I found one breeder in WI but she does not think they bred this year.
I can't find any breeders online, although in another forum there is a picture of one at the October Tinley Park show. The photographer doesn't remember who was offering it though.
I really want to get my hands on a pair of them. Can anyone shed some light on this for me please?
Thanks!!
Roy
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11-25-11, 09:45 AM
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Re: Acrantophis Madagascariensis
I've never heard of those before but I google image searched them they look really cool I hope you find a pair!!
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11-25-11, 10:00 AM
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Re: Acrantophis Madagascariensis
no more difficult to keep than a common boa, though can be picky feeders.
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11-25-11, 10:02 AM
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Boa Boy Roy
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Re: Acrantophis Madagascariensis
Aren't they beautiful? They're from more tropical parts of Madagascar than the Dumeril's. I'm not sure if I can refer you to a store's website on this forum, but the one I found available (for $950) is apparently pictured on the store's site, but the incredible orange markings on the sides actually makes me question the authenticity of the picture!
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11-25-11, 10:25 AM
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Re: Acrantophis Madagascariensis
I just saw one at the oaks reptile expo for 300
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11-25-11, 10:41 AM
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Boa Boy Roy
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Re: Acrantophis Madagascariensis
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Originally Posted by snake man12
I just saw one at the oaks reptile expo for 300
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Do you by chance remember who offered it, Snakeman?
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11-25-11, 10:47 AM
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Re: Acrantophis Madagascariensis
I think it was glades herp but i could have been harris in wonderland herps
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11-25-11, 11:18 AM
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Re: Acrantophis Madagascariensis
I know these animals. They're awesome, but I'd be careful where I got one - not many people are keeping them and I'd get one from a private individual before a 'breeder'. They're easy enough to keep, but not long enough in captivity to be good feeders, generally.
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11-25-11, 11:24 AM
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Boa Boy Roy
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Re: Acrantophis Madagascariensis
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Originally Posted by CDN_Blood
I know these animals. They're awesome, but I'd be careful where I got one - not many people are keeping them and I'd get one from a private individual before a 'breeder'. They're easy enough to keep, but not long enough in captivity to be good feeders, generally.
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Hey, thanks Blood. I know they haven't been in the pet trade for long, and now I've read a couple places they are finicky eaters. So, its *because* they haven't been made pets for long that they're not good eaters?
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11-25-11, 12:53 PM
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Re: Acrantophis Madagascariensis
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I think it was glades herp but i could have been harris in wonderland herps
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Thanks Snake man. Someone else mentioned Glades also. I reached out to them only to learn they haven't had one "in quite a while." As for Wonderland, I'm on Fauna Classifieds now, reporting both mailboxes and voicemail are full..... on Black Friday.
The hunt continues!
Thanks again.
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11-25-11, 01:04 PM
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Re: Acrantophis Madagascariensis
While I'm not crazy about his husbandry regarding retics, or his overall attitude, Jay at prehistoric pets is selling a few STUNNING specimens.
His animals come at his prices... 750 each but for quality like this... If I wanted one I'd pay it, for their quality. 
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11-25-11, 01:54 PM
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Boa Boy Roy
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Re: Acrantophis Madagascariensis
That's the EXACT picture I was talking about. (I thought the site said $950?) I think I've seen every pic of these animals on the web, and NOT ONE has these beautiful orange markings! Since you mention attitude etc., do you think (as I do) it's possible this pic is photoshopped?
I sent him an email today asking for more pics. I'll let you know somethin' more when I do.
Thanks Stephan!
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11-25-11, 05:42 PM
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Re: Acrantophis Madagascariensis
Ok so its a blood python? They come gentle? Lol everyone I have ever seen is a face eater 
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11-25-11, 05:44 PM
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Re: Acrantophis Madagascariensis
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Ok so its a blood python? They come gentle? Lol everyone I have ever seen is a face eater |
Blood Python? I'm not sure what you mean?
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11-25-11, 06:11 PM
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Re: Acrantophis Madagascariensis
While some snakes adjusted well to being wild-caught captives, others have taken much longer to acclimatize to captivity. That's not the case with these, it's simply that they haven't been in captivity long enough.
I would think it's rare to find captive bred young of these, but that's all we have to work with since importing them is out of the question. 2nd generation captives will be better adjusted, and by the time the 3rd generation of captive-breds rolls off the shelves, they'll probably be well-adjusted animals with normal feeding habits.
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