Howdy, new to forum

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Originally Posted by MR Snakes

Hello,

I'm Tim, from Maine and brand new to the forum. Newbie when it comes to BP's but I did have several snakes as a teenager about a million years ago (gophers, garters and a Surinam red tail. I have two boys (9 & 16) who are interested in snakes so this time around I want to try BP's. Have been soaking up everything I can (BHB, Olympus vids and others) and reading articles, where I stumbled into this forum. So glad I found it as I have been in several car related forums and know the benefits to be had. I know I'm probably several months away from ownership as I want to be as ready as possible before bringing some critters home. Want to attend a couple of shows first with my sons so they can get the feel for the hobby. Will probably do some breeding down the line but not for awhile. Anywho, I look forward to conversing with you all and hope I don't ask too many dumb questions. And yes, I know the "search" field is my friend.:D Cheers

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Welcome !!

Best thing you can do AFTER researching ( and you're doing that ) is to make sure you buy a good feeder / eater and ideally one that eats thawed frozen rats /mice ..

I only buy from breeders off the forum as I trust them more than reptile stores who usually end up buying the ones the breeders can't sell then sell them into the unsuspecting public at a relatively high price ...


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Welcome to the forum, Tim.

Happy to see you're doing things the right way and researching and preparing before bringing your snake home. That's a great lesson to teach your sons as well.

Don't be afraid to ask questions, that's what we're here for.

Good luck and keep us posted!

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Originally Posted by Zincubus

Welcome !!

Best thing you can do AFTER researching ( and you're doing that ) is to make sure you buy a good feeder / eater and ideally one that eats thawed frozen rats /mice ..

I only buy from breeders off the forum as I trust them more than reptile stores who usually end up buying the ones the breeders can't sell then sell them into the unsuspecting public at a relatively high price ...


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So why doesn't everyone take this path as it seems to be the easiest and least smelly option? I raised mice and rats for my snakes long ago and I still remember the smell. Never again!

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Originally Posted by MR Snakes

So why doesn't everyone take this path as it seems to be the easiest and least smelly option? I raised mice and rats for my snakes long ago and I still remember the smell. Never again!

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I think you mis-read that..."a good feeder" meant the snake was already taking f/t prey...but we all agree that raising rodents is a smelly endeavor! ;)

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

I think you mis-read that..."a good feeder" meant the snake was already taking f/t prey...but we all agree that raising rodents is a smelly endeavor! ;)

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So why aren't all BP's started out on f/t prey?

Most big breeders feed live. So is hobbiest switch as soon as possible. If u but from bhb he feeds frozen/thawed