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xmas snake
Snake mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 24/10/2009 : 18:17:26
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hi there, i have 2 corn snakes and a royal python. I thinking about getting a rainbow boa ( hoping OH will get me one for christmas )
just wondered what everyones thoughts were. I fancy something different, unless anyone has any other suggestions. Interested in what you all think.
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gingerpony
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/10/2009 : 21:08:03
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hmmmm, my thoughts..............
.........get a Dumerils boa?? 
heya and welcome by the way 
are you signed up on the sister sites www.thecornsnake.co.uk and www.theroyalpython.co.uk yet? |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder hypo boas, ratsnakes, cornsnakes, Day geckos
LOCATION: Leeds/York area
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xmas snake
Snake mite
United Kingdom
13 Posts |
Posted - 25/10/2009 : 12:54:07
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hi, thanks for the welcome. Yes i've registered on the other sites, don't go on very often though. Why do you suggest s dumrelis boa?
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gingerpony
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1442 Posts |
Posted - 25/10/2009 : 19:56:41
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purely because i'm a Dums.........er........... enthusiast? lol
they're gorgeous to look at (IMO!) easy to care for - no humidity issues to deal with - although for a first-timer i'd recommend buying an established feeder as they can be very picky as hatchies, they're a medium-sized boa and something a bit different
this is my big girl Marilyn...
does my Dum look big in this?? lol
my middle Dum Bo who was a known poor feeder when i bought him
and 'JD' my 08 who has always been a force feeder, i'm in the process of getting him feeding for himself
and finally this is my Argentine x BCI Tease
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Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder hypo boas, ratsnakes, cornsnakes, Day geckos
LOCATION: Leeds/York area
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xmas snake
Snake mite
United Kingdom
13 Posts |
Posted - 26/10/2009 : 07:13:26
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| they are beautiful. i'd have a house full if i could. sadly though space is an issue cos this next one will be my fourth snake. it will be my last,hence the fact i wanted something different. thanks for the advice x. |
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Kazerella
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
721 Posts |
Posted - 26/10/2009 : 09:28:21
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If space is an issue then I'd recommend a hognose snake - they don't grow much more than 3ft
Or a Kenyan Sand boa?
But, rainbow boas are gorgeous snakes. You'll not find a prettier species I don't think. The humidity isn't that hard to control once you get into a routine of misting everyday |
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gingerpony
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United Kingdom
1442 Posts |
Posted - 26/10/2009 : 09:31:33
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| ok ok i admit it..........i'm VERY biased lol |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder hypo boas, ratsnakes, cornsnakes, Day geckos
LOCATION: Leeds/York area
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xmas snake
Snake mite
United Kingdom
13 Posts |
Posted - 26/10/2009 : 17:58:21
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well christmas came early. i went out yesterday and found me a rainbow boa. i didn't intend on buying but once i saw them i couldn't walk away.
he's very cute, 5 months old and settling in quite nicely.
i'm off this week because the kids are on half term, the only trouble is i keep wandering past checking temps and humidity like a thing posessed. |
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Kazerella
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
721 Posts |
Posted - 27/10/2009 : 19:42:43
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| What type did you get? Brazilian or Columbian? |
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xmas snake
Snake mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28/10/2009 : 10:14:01
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he's a brazilian.
can't wait for him to settle in. he's quite enegetic though. comes out and has a wander round. curls up for a bit then off he goes again exploring his viv. he's putting my royal to shame. when i go to have a look at brb the royal pokes his head out looks at me then goes back in to hide - but that's a royal for you.
the brb - name rio by the way will be my last snake sadly. i really won't have room for anymore once they're all in adult size viv's. but snakes are soooo addictive, how i'm going to restrain myself i don't know :( |
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Kazerella
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
721 Posts |
Posted - 02/11/2009 : 14:38:32
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My BRB was officially my last snake
...shame we've ended up with about 4 more since |
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lee2308
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Posted - 03/11/2009 : 23:45:16
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| congrats on the new addition and your right about royals |
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i want a boa
