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| cammy |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 15:44:12
hi im thing about getting a common boa and i was wondering if they are the right snake to have.what type of temperment do they have.what size should i start of with and what sex male or female i dont really want to be worry about the female laying her eggs and do the grow faster than a corn snake. if there is anythingi have forgoten please say.thanks. |
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| Only1Nitro |
Posted - 24/05/2011 : 07:47:59
my oh wants a boa so all she is doing is research, ie breeding cycle, eating habits, temps, growth, humidity, how to handle amongst other things and most importantly what to do if things start to go wrong whilst handling. |
| cammy |
Posted - 23/05/2011 : 10:05:57
Out of interest though, what do you mean by 'are they the right snake to have'??
i mean are they a kind or a calm snake to handle and keep but im gonna leave it now because you lot said they are far too strong |
| mikerichards |
Posted - 23/05/2011 : 00:19:40
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Originally posted by cammy
hi im thing about getting a common boa and i was wondering if they are the right snake to have.what type of temperment do they have.what size should i start of with and what sex male or female i dont really want to be worry about the female laying her eggs and do the grow faster than a corn snake. if there is anythingi have forgoten please say.thanks.
Out of interest though, what do you mean by 'are they the right snake to have'??
Having started keeping and breeding snakes as a kid, younger than you, i am very much of the persuasion that young kids should not keep potentially large bodied snakes, including boas, burms, retics etc.
They are far far stronger than you are, and will hit 6ft + before you will. |
| Laws |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 22:33:16
im still doing alot of research on boa's have gathered alot of info over the past month , arent getting one until afer septemer and im still constantly finding out about localities , and what both myself and other half will be comfy with . trying to find someone who owns a few adults local so i can handle them etc . As all the other half said , do plenty of research first before getting one |
| cammy |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 17:58:42
o ok  i will get the vivarium set up first thanks |
| a33272 |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 17:58:18
love the vid of kelf think we can see which of them 2 was in charge there |
| Invalid User |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 17:54:07
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Originally posted by cammy
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Originally posted by Spreebok
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but i cant find much corns with vivarium wierd
What? You mean, you cant find a cornsnake that comes with a vivarium?
yes i cant find a corn with a vivarium
It's funny, all my corns but one came without vivariums too!!
 
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| lotabob |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 17:42:30
You can buy them individually! In fact its actually better to get the vivarium, have it set up and running well and then get a snake to put in it. |
| cammy |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 17:39:24
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Originally posted by Spreebok
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but i cant find much corns with vivarium wierd
What? You mean, you cant find a cornsnake that comes with a vivarium?
yes i cant find a corn with a vivarium |
| cammy |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 17:38:41
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Originally posted by Mamma
you have a viv already  esp if you are gonna sell your existing corn. Why you sellin it anyway? If you are just gonna stick to corns whats wrong with the one you have? xx
ye i no im keeping my corn and getting another corn |
| Mamma |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 17:27:23
you have a viv already esp if you are gonna sell your existing corn. Why you sellin it anyway? If you are just gonna stick to corns whats wrong with the one you have? xx |
| Spreebok |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 16:56:10
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but i cant find much corns with vivarium wierd
What? You mean, you cant find a cornsnake that comes with a vivarium? |
| cammy |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 16:22:06
well i will leave the boa for now then lol i might just get another corn snake but i cant find much corns with vivarium wierd any way thanks for the replys and have a good day |
| ptmbradley |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 16:14:07
research, research, research. I know very little about them myself, but I'm pretty sure you wouldn't want a snake that size without knowing as much as you possibly can about what you were taking on. But I wouldn't worry about the egg laying though... |
| lotabob |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 16:13:39
They do have attitude thats for sure. They also seem to have a level of intelligence I've not seen in the corn snake or even the royal for that matter, they have very expressive eyes that seem to show they are thinking stuff through. They are beautiful snakes and I'm glad I have one but I did a lot of research to find the right one(its not a common, i wouldn't have been able to handle a common, I live alone, I have a Hogg Island Boa, they get big but rarely exceed 6 feet). |
| Invalid User |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 16:08:28
I have a few boas now and they are in no way like corn snakes.
They are big, strong, clever and can have plenty of attitude.
You will need to do alot of research as you clearly know very little about them.
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| lotabob |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 16:03:16
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Originally posted by gmac
I really wouldnt be concerned in any way about a boa laying eggs.
You've a lot of research to do before your ready for a Boa.
They get quite large, and are incredibly strong, as adults they require a large vivarium (or RUB though not my cup of tea) and once they exceed 6 feet it is advisable to only handle them when you have someone with you.
This is Kelfezond from TRP's Boa for an idea on their size and handling. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiG64K3hYVQ and they can and do get bigger than this. I'm sure Kelfezond won't mind me saying that even with a puppy tame Boa as in this video they are a handful and you've basically just to guide them as making them do what you want is almost impossible. |
| cammy |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 16:00:37
ye i no most sites dont tell you much so i wanted to hear it from some one who has got a boa and can tell me what a need
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| Invalid User |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 15:57:48
You need to do aload of research judging by your post!! |
| gmac |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 15:51:05
have a look at this site is very good for info http://www.jnb-boas.co.uk/index.htm and have a look at the caresheet.
I really wouldnt be concerned in any way about a boa laying eggs. |
