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    Info on Nicaraguan boas

    I'm picking up a baby Nicaraguan Boa tonight. I have done lots of research and know about the general nasty attitude that they are known for. Although I do not believe that snakes from certain regions actually carry a worse attitude than others based on their locale. Is there any other info that I should know about before I embark on this new journey? Thanks in advance!

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    I have one, she's pure evil. I've tried everything, can't mellow her out. Good luck with your new boa.
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    I have 1.1 young ones and they don't mind handling at all out of their tubs. I can reach in the males tub and just grab him, although sometimes I think he will strike but he hasn't, yet. The female will hiss mouth wide open, so I use a piece of Styrofoam just in case to take her out and once she's out she's a puppy, but again mines are still very young.
    @TheWinWizard - Sorry to hear your Nic is a she-devil.

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    Re: Info on Nicaraguan boas

    I have owned quite a few Nics, and they are no more nasty than Colombian boas. I only have one Nic that has a bad temperament. All of the others are pretty docile.
    Eddie Strong, Jr.

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    Re: Info on Nicaraguan boas

    Quote Originally Posted by jben View Post
    I have 1.1 young ones and they don't mind handling at all out of their tubs. I can reach in the males tub and just grab him, although sometimes I think he will strike but he hasn't, yet. The female will hiss mouth wide open, so I use a piece of Styrofoam just in case to take her out and once she's out she's a puppy, but again mines are still very young.
    @TheWinWizard - Sorry to hear your Nic is a she-devil.
    I wouldn't have it any other way brother.
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    1.0.0 Western Hognose 0.0.1 Albino Tangerine Honduran Milk Snake
    0.1.0 Rosy Boa 0.1.0 Snow Motley Corn snake
    0.0.1 Honduran Milk Snake 0.1.0 Gray Banded King Snake
    2.0.0 Okeetee Corn Snakes 0.1.0 Apricot Pueblan Milk snake
    0.0.1 Anery Corn Snake 1.2.0 Hog Island Boas
    1.1.0 Colombian Rainbow Boa 0.1.0 Nicaraguan Boa
    0.1.0 California King Snake 1.0.0 Solomon Island ground Boa
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    I have a Nic. boa, and she was pretty tame to start with but has become more and more short tempered with age. It's something I like about the species though, it makes keeping them interesting. I don't have a lot of experience with other BCI's but I certainly find that mine at least is a complete chainsaw
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