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  • 02-08-2007, 06:02 PM
    itzazoo
    rescued boa(pics DU Warn.)
    I just rescued this boa that the local SPCA brought me this morning. As you see he/she has serious nose rubbing and seems to be a little skinny. Looks like its about 3 ft long. When I pulled him/her out of the pillow case I couldn't believe how gorgeous she was. I know she is'nt a normal BCI. So I would like your help to please identify her color. I think she may be a salmon, not sure though. She is very pink. Tried to get some good pictures, but could'nt get its color well. Let me know what you all think?

    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/files/2/1/2/4/boa6.JPG
    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/files/2/1/2/4/boa3.JPG
    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/files/2/1/2/4/boa1.JPG
    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/files/2/1/2/4/boa4.JPG
    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/files/2/1/2/4/boa2.JPG
  • 02-08-2007, 08:03 PM
    JimiSnakes
    Re: rescued boa(pics DU Warn.)
    Not a salmon, has some nice pastel saddles and sides though. Could easily be a normal BCI. They range pretty far in colors and all. Bad nose rub though...wow, poor thing! The tail is what throws me the loop. Too spaced and not enough red...could be a cross with a hogg island boa, if anything. Good luck, but you won't ever know for sure...sorry.
  • 02-08-2007, 08:18 PM
    itzazoo
    Re: rescued boa(pics DU Warn.)
    Ok thanks for your input. Yea the more I read on them I guessing its just a normal. This is my first boa.
  • 02-08-2007, 08:29 PM
    JimiSnakes
    Re: rescued boa(pics DU Warn.)
    You'll never look back, they steal you quickly! haha, have fun and keep us posted on his/her progress.

    You want to know the easiest way to find out if it's a boy or a girl?
  • 02-08-2007, 08:44 PM
    wolfy-hound
    Re: rescued boa(pics DU Warn.)
    She is gorgeous, and I'm glad she has a good new home in you!
    Wolfy
  • 02-09-2007, 02:30 PM
    Kilo
    Re: rescued boa(pics DU Warn.)
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jim020cricket
    You want to know the easiest way to find out if it's a boy or a girl?

    I do. :)
  • 02-09-2007, 02:39 PM
    MATT FISHER REPTILES
    Re: rescued boa(pics DU Warn.)
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jim020cricket
    You'll never look back, they steal you quickly! haha, have fun and keep us posted on his/her progress.

    You want to know the easiest way to find out if it's a boy or a girl?


    i think it is a bcc x bci. . like you said that tail is nuts.

    that nose rub will get better and better every shed. i had one that i got once that had a nose rub like that and i named him rhino. hahah. but he gradually got better and better.
  • 02-09-2007, 02:45 PM
    Snakeman
    Re: rescued boa(pics DU Warn.)
    thats a nice boa.that nose rub does look pretty nasty.i hope he/she gets better!!
  • 02-11-2007, 01:41 PM
    JimiSnakes
    Re: rescued boa(pics DU Warn.)
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Kilo
    I do. :)

    Firmly take your finger underneath their tail right behind the poop shoot. Drag it down towards the tail, firmly but not too hard. Do this a few times and if you feel two back-to-back bumps...it's a male! It works every time. I've sexed Bp, rtb, rosy boas, dumerils, carpets with this method and have never been wrong "yet". For no reason am I saying it's better than probing, but most people don't probe right and can injure your snake if they don't know what they are doing, so this is a safe and accurate method. Let us know!
  • 02-11-2007, 01:42 PM
    JimiSnakes
    Re: rescued boa(pics DU Warn.)
    Quote:

    i think it is a bcc x bci. . like you said that tail is nuts.
    Nah, I doubt it.
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