Possible expo Pickup. -Need suggestions.
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.
Re: Possible expo Pickup. -Need suggestions.
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
Re: Possible expo Pickup. -Need suggestions.
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.
Re: Possible expo Pickup. -Need suggestions.
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Originally Posted by
Elliot
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...