Help me choose 1st snake... - Page 5

Ssthisto · #41 (**permalink**) 13-05-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by babyelo

Hmmm ok change that size to 5-6 feet in 2-3 years.... I just remmbered i have a brother

Do any boas fall under that size?
Also, was there ever a case of a royal dying because it refused to eat, or do they get over it after a few weeks/months and just eat anyway?
Has anyones royal/boa ever tried to/did escape?
Also, do boas at 6feet pose a serious safety risk?

Not all royals get over it. Some of them WILL starve themselves to death if the conditions are wrong (and yes, handling a shy, nervous snake is a "wrong condition"). Some of them take months to start eating after they're moved into a new home ANYWAY.

Yes, some of the dwarf localities of boa will stay in that size range - look for Crawl Cay, Caulker Cay, even a male Hog Island would be suitable.

Yes, a boa at six feet long wrapped around your neck is a bad idea, and could be life-threatening if you didn't have someone else there in case it got startled and held on.
No, a boa at six feet long that you handle responsibly and safely is not a safety risk.

I have one royal I've had to move into a different enclosure because she kept escaping her last one. They can hide in amazingly small spaces.

butterfly · #42 (**permalink**) 13-05-2008, 11:01 AM

i have a royal who was determined to starve herself to death. had to be tube fed weight gain dog food for 3 weeks. i had one not eat for 8 months, and one for 6 months. they were adults, the tube fed one was a baby. i wouldnt advise royals as a first snake. they are too pernickity. hoggie are a good choice, rosy boas, rats can be bad tempered, some species of rat anyway. milks, kings, smaller boas. and i really dont know why not corns. the perfect snake. and they aint THAT skinny when grown.

babyelo · #43 (**permalink**) 13-05-2008, 12:09 PM

ok, so royals are out of question now =]

woodsy · #44 (**permalink**) 13-05-2008, 12:17 PM

i would always say a common boa! even though they may get bigger than you are wanting its not like they are massive instantly it takes three years for them to get really big and your experience of handling will grow with the boa! if your mum is not into the thin snakes (as i am also not keen) then a boa of any locality is the way to go but if you don't mined a 8 foot max snake after three years then a common will be sweet for you. as long as you do your research and have the room any snake can be your starter as long as you are aware of every possible outcome! good luck snake hunting and look in hope for some piccys when you've bought one!

babyelo · #45 (**permalink**) 13-05-2008, 12:29 PM

Any specific species of boa that are <6-7 feet long? Yeh dnt worry ill post plenty of pics... Also, how often do you people feed your boas? Anyone know any reputable boa breeders near NW London or within 1 hours drive? Can anyone post pics of their boas (the <<6-7 feet ones)?

VO1VOD · #46 (**permalink**) 13-05-2008, 12:33 PM

Get one of these beauties .....

will reach between 5-6 feet as an adult and quite heavy bodied

Introducing the one and only - KING of all kings - the Florida Kingsnake...

good luck with whatever you choose

woodsy · #47 (**permalink**) 13-05-2008, 02:04 PM

your best bet for boas would probably be Gaz who is on this forum somewhere (hope he doesn't mind the mention) never used him myself but most likely will in the future he has some stunner's and quite a few of the smaller localities and (sorry if I'm wrong) he may deliver! this is the link to his website!

Ssthisto · #48 (**permalink**) 13-05-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by woodsy

i would always say a common boa! even though they may get bigger than you are wanting its not like they are massive instantly it takes three years for them to get really big and your experience of handling will grow with the boa! if your mum is not into the thin snakes (as i am also not keen) then a boa of any locality is the way to go but if you don't mined a 8 foot max snake after three years then a common will be sweet for you. as long as you do your research and have the room any snake can be your starter as long as you are aware of every possible outcome! good luck snake hunting and look in hope for some piccys when you've bought one!

I've met a male common boa who was over eight feet in length - and he was far too heavy for me to manage myself. I've also met females who were 9ft+.

If you want a smaller boa, go for the Caulker Cay, Crawl Cay, Corn Island, Honduran, maybe a male Hog Island (these are not species, they're island localities and are still Boa constrictor imperator)

woodsy · #49 (**permalink**) 13-05-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ssthisto

I've met a male common boa who was over eight feet in length - and he was far too heavy for me to manage myself. I've also met females who were 9ft+.

If you want a smaller boa, go for the Caulker Cay, Crawl Cay, Corn Island, Honduran, maybe a male Hog Island (these are not species, they're island localities and are still Boa constrictor imperator)

i do forget that normal people aren't as big as me

go for the crawl cay if your after a small one gaz has some nice ones on his web site!

babyelo · #50 (**permalink**) 13-05-2008, 03:45 PM

Did i mention it shouldnt be able to seriously harm anyone (bites okay)?

So i understand that females are larger than males? What DOB year would be the best one for me to get ATM? Should it be a 2006/2007 or 2008 babyish boa? Also, whtasup with the grade1s/grade2s of boas someone explain plz?
If you have pics of boas that are small please post so i can see!
Oh, and whats a hypo, and how do you spot the difference between a hypo and a normal?

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