Contemplating bloods

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Originally Posted by 2kdime

Cool, and yeah my response wasn't personal.

I can come off that way sometimes, it's just that I am passionate about these animals and am a firm anti hybrid guy.

Bloods are fairly easy to care for yes, but do have different husbandry requirements like you said.

They are also a bit more susceptible to RI's so close attention needs to be paid to temperatures, both too high and too low, as well as humidity, water change frequency and ventilation.

Having kept Balls and animals of the Short Tail complex, I can say that Balls are a breeze compared to Bloods, in my experience. But once you have everything worked out, they are pretty self sufficient.

I would definitely make sure someone has some snake keeping experience under their belt before they get a Blood. They're just not as forgiving as some of the other species out there.

But take care of them and they are very rewarding


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No harm done sir, i didnt take it that way at all :)
Like i said i have no exprience with them, but i was just speaking from what i have learned from you guys on here. The whole hybrid thing im kinda on the fence about. Like i can see both sides of it i guess. I just mentioned it to sorta make a point. I really hope to get some bloods someday after i finish school!

bloods are unique creatures, but as others have mentioned, there not as "forgiving" as BP's. BUT, as long as your a compatant BP owner, theres no reason that you cant take care of a blood or STP.
A thing that you might consider before getting one is to have the proper housing for one. Odviously, your going to need a 4' long cage in the long run, but as babies they prefer a smaller space to feel secure. If you decide to get one, you wont regret it, they are a blast to wach grow!!!
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spooky

Blood are great animals do your research see if you can handle an adult to see how you really like it and chances are you will be sold.

Getting to be around one of my friends adult Bloods is what sold me on owning one.

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Personally I've never actually kept a blood but I've handled a few and I absolutely love them. Just waiting on the funds to actually get one haha. I personally love the chrome head black bloods, the colors (or lack there-of) really make their eyes pop, and I love it!

BUY CBB!
There are plenty of people producing these fantastic animals now......don't purchase an import!
The $75 price tag may seem enticing,but not worth it!
Do your research and BUY CBB!
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Originally Posted by K-mart

BUY CBB!
There are plenty of people producing these fantastic animals now......don't purchase an import!
The $75 price tag may seem enticing,but not worth it!
Do your research and BUY CBB!

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Could not agree more on the importance of getting a CBB Blood.

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Originally Posted by 2kdime

Cool, and yeah my response wasn't personal.

I can come off that way sometimes, it's just that I am passionate about these animals and am a firm anti hybrid guy.

Bloods are fairly easy to care for yes, but do have different husbandry requirements like you said.

They are also a bit more susceptible to RI's so close attention needs to be paid to temperatures, both too high and too low, as well as humidity, water change frequency and ventilation.

Having kept Balls and animals of the Short Tail complex, I can say that Balls are a breeze compared to Bloods, in my experience. But once you have everything worked out, they are pretty self sufficient.

I would definitely make sure someone has some snake keeping experience under their belt before they get a Blood. They're just not as forgiving as some of the other species out there.

But take care of them and they are very rewarding


http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...P1030941-2.jpg

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Trevor, did you have a matrix ovulate this year for you?

I did yes, this one, why?

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Originally Posted by SSGTROUT

Trevor, did you have a matrix ovulate this year for you?

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Ok, that's why I posted that, cause I didn't know. Wow! Congrats dude. You are having a pretty good season.

If we get one, I will for sure only buy CBB. I like the black bloods. Love the orange head. The wife likes them, but the only thing that holds her back is how big they get because of our little one. But shes been around snakes all her life and should be fine with supervision. Thanks for everyones input.