Possible expo Pickup. -Need suggestions.

[Elliot]

I currently have 4 ball pythons, And all our healthy in good shape. And eat like champs. Ive had ball pythons ever since I can remember, and well. Lately ive been wanting something more challenging. I want a larger snake. Ive been looking at a few different types.

Columbian red tails.
Brazilian rainbow boas.
But im not to sure of any large breeds (by large I mean 6 to 9 feet) not a retic. If anyone has suggestions. please tell me. Kinda stuck on the fence about this ;p the expos in two days.

[Vypyrz]

Red-tail boas generally have about the same temp and humidity requirements as BP's. The Columbian (BCI), Peruvian (BCC), Suriname (BCC), Guyana (BCC), Argentine (BCO),as well as, the Peruvian Longicauda (BCL) will get into the size range you are looking for. You might also consider a Dumerils Boa, Jungle Carpet Python, Coastal Carpet Python or a Blood Python.
Brazilian Rainbow Boas have more precise husbandry requirements, especially where temps humidity are concerned. Here is the link to a thread on their husbandry, so it depends on what kind of challenge you are looking for. Hope this helps...

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...BRB)-husbandry

[Elliot]

Thank you, im most likely getting a male BCI. aswell as a jungle. Simply expanding my array of animals. Small bits at a time. want to make sure I can take care of the animals I have ofcourse.

[Hypnotic Exotic]

You may already know this but it bears mentioning. Boa constrictors are known carriers of IBD and no matter how long you quarantine them, they should never, ever come into contact with other species. You also will need to be even more careful with quarantining because if you ever get a mite infestation and a boa in the collection is a carrier of IBD, it can spread that way. I know a lot of people keep boas along with other species without issues but you just have to take the proper precautions.

[Elliot]

Im not co-habbing my snakes.? There in separate tubs, not racks. by quarantine what do you mean?

[Vypyrz]

Im not co-habbing my snakes.? There in separate tubs, not racks. by quarantine what do you mean?

Basically, when you quarantine an animal, you should keep it in a separate room or different part of the house. Depending on who you are talking to, they may recommend any where from 1-6 months. This is to make sure the snake is healthy and has no issues before introducing it to your established collection. most people you a separate set of equipment, such as feed tongs, hooks, etc. to avoid any cross contamination. Also, some will recommend doing everything (feeding, cleaning, handling) of the established collection first, then take care of the quarantined animals. Quarantining is not required, but it is a good safety measure to help prevent introducing some possible nasties to your established collection...

[Elliot]

oh, yes ofcourse. I dont know about the whole different part of the house thing.. because all my snakes are housed in different tubs. I can put the other snake in a different area of my room. the rest of the house is central air. and is pretty much freezing, my room is the room in the house thats rather warm. I have two pairs of feeding tongs as is. And i wash my hands after handling my snakes ^_^ And will continue to do so when having different species.