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| Bob101 |
Posted - 22/01/2013 : 10:30:44
Hi Guys,
Im feeling the need for another snake! :) I have had Sid now for about 2 and a bit years and I love him to bits! He a moody fella at the minute cause he in blue so he been left alone for a while till he finishes shedding! Just wanted your opinions on the following dilema i seem to be in?! My Mums best friend has a young Dumeril Boa (I know not a corn but hey variety is the spice of life and all that!!) Would you guys recommend me takin on such a LOVELY looking snake! Have to sneak it past the mistress of the house first :) which could be tricky!
Cheers for any and all replies!
Bob |
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| Red123 |
Posted - 23/01/2013 : 06:34:26
It is illegal for them to be taken from the wild and exported. There are not many of them in the wild and I believe only found in one area. The certificate and microchip is required so that the animal can be traced so that it can be proven that the snake is not wild caught but has been bred in captivity. They are on the endangered species list. They are also known as the Madagascan Ground Boa |
| Bob101 |
Posted - 23/01/2013 : 00:58:18
Only took two year cause I hve a mum who quenches such addictions in the bud! Lol hafta work on her bout getting another snake! Yeah the boa is chipped and has all the certs and papers required! :) (I've seen them)! How come they need such documents? They aren't an endangered species r they? |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 22/01/2013 : 17:18:52
It took 2 years for the addiction to bite......I take my hat off to you for lasting so long!!!! 
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| Red123 |
Posted - 22/01/2013 : 15:47:25
Recently met a dumerils boa when we bought Agatha. Nice snakes. Obviously you need to do research into their care and you need to make sure you can a provide a vivarium larger enough to house the boas potential adult size. It is also illegal, I believe, for anyone to sell a durmeril boa that does not have a microchip and an official CITES appendix 1 certificate if it does have these then it can only be gifted to someone. |
| Moppet |
Posted - 22/01/2013 : 13:33:09
Definitely look into it  Have a look at care requirements and housing requirements to help you make up your mind. |
| Criminal Nails |
Posted - 22/01/2013 : 12:37:48
Yup, you seem to be an exception, having just one snake for so long! Answering your question: positive. Go ahead! |
| Hissyfit |
Posted - 22/01/2013 : 12:07:39
I don't know a thing about boas, but 2 yrs with only one snake!! You really need to get an new arrival quick  |
| smart bunny |
Posted - 22/01/2013 : 11:00:51
Er well obviously the answer from anyone on here would be... YES!!!! lol |
