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Originally Posted by Big Gunns

This is why BG shouldn't be lazy and read the whole thread.:D If he never had a problem before, it's probably because he fed it a large meal. However, his snake would be much better off taking BlackC's advice on husbandry.

BG does know people that do keep their snakes at room temp when they live in warmer climates with no problems though.

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Yes, and this is fine when the keeper is experienced, knows what temperatures the animal needs, and isn't having problems like this. :P

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Originally Posted by blackcrystal22

Yes, and this is fine when the keeper is experienced, knows what temperatures the animal needs, and isn't having problems like this. :P

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The problem some people have in these areas is they can't get the proper things to care for them. It's hard to find a UTH in some countries. If a baby snake is raised without one from birth, they can live a perfectly normal life. However, if they had one before, they'll need one again.


BG knows a lot of people in other countries(near the equator) that use no heat source at all and have no issues. There temps are close to 90 all the time though. BG does not suggest this. He does know a big time boa breeder that keeps his baby boas at 90 all the time with super high humidity(BG heard this) and has no issues. "No issues" until he sells them that is.

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Originally Posted by Big Gunns

The problem some people have in these areas is they can't get the proper things to care for them. It's hard to find a UTH in some countries. If a baby snake is raised without one from birth, they can live a perfectly normal life. However, if they had one before, they'll need one again.


BG knows a lot of people in other countries(near the equator) that use no heat source at all and have no issues. There temps are close to 90 all the time though. BG does not suggest this. He does know a big time boa breeder that keeps his baby boas at 90 all the time with super high humidity(BG heard this) and has no issues. "No issues" until he sells them that is.

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Are there any websites that will ship to the Caribbean? If he got this snake from a pet store down there, I'm sure the petstore would provide some sort of heating supply, even if it's a lamp it may be better than nothing.

Also, we have to consider that hey may have the AC on too.

wow doesnt 2 mice seem a little big for a little 4 month old bp?

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Originally Posted by Chocolate Muffin's

Should the animal see the vet, or is this something that is common with BP's?

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If it does it a second time, it should see a Vet. If you've never had a problem before, you need to check all your husbandry practices to make sure they're right, then wait two weeks to feed.

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Originally Posted by blackcrystal22

Are there any websites that will ship to the Caribbean? If he got this snake from a pet store down there, I'm sure the petstore would provide some sort of heating supply, even if it's a lamp it may be better than nothing.

Also, we have to consider that hey may have the AC on too.

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A Lamp is better than nothing. It will be very costly to ship to some places. We(Big Gunns shoulda) probably should have asked exactly how he has it set up also so we can see if it's correct.

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Originally Posted by PolkaDotPenguin

wow doesnt 2 mice seem a little big for a little 4 month old bp?

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Not really. I started giving my normal girl two mice after she was about 300-400g which was when she was about 4-6 months old.

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Originally Posted by PolkaDotPenguin

wow doesnt 2 mice seem a little big for a little 4 month old bp?

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Depends on how big the bp is at 4 months. Some could handle it fine.

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Originally Posted by Big Gunns

If it does it a second time, it should see a Vet. If you've never had a problem before, you need to check all your husbandry practices to make sure they're right, then wait two weeks to feed.

A Lamp is better than nothing. It will be very costly to ship to some places. We(Big Gunns shoulda) probably should have asked exactly how he has it set up also so we can see if it's correct.

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I completely agree. :gj:

I have a 2 month old that is eating 2 small adults and handling it just fine. My 3 month old is eating 2 medium size mice.

Although I did feed my 5 month old 2 large mice and I have to say...never again....it was too much food and she looks miserable. Shes ok...but in the future I will switch to one large once a week or every 4 days.

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Originally Posted by BPelizabeth

I have a 2 month old that is eating 2 small adults and handling it just fine. My 3 month old is eating 2 medium size mice.

Although I did feed my 5 month old 2 large mice and I have to say...never again....it was too much food and she looks miserable. Shes ok...but in the future I will switch to one large once a week or every 4 days.

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I prefer to feed a properly sized single item in the first place. It helps to prevent any problems too since they only have to worry about one piece. Some of my animals need to constrict before they eat and constricting after already eating something can lead to a regurge.

Pounding too large a prey can lead to health issues. I've always been a proponent of feeding smaller prey, just feed more often. I'm not saying the mouse/rat should be really small, I just don't believe in pounding the snake with prey that is difficult to eat. I've got friends that are big time breaders that pound their snakes with large meals twice a week. They do this to get the snake to the size where they can be bred, but in my opinion, if it's just a pet, smaller is better.

Just one man's opinion.
Jim Smith