the site Ive been looking at is selling the babies for 225 each the website is markmlucas.com
07-02-2006, 11:35 PM
SPJ
Re: hog island boas
That price sounds about right and Mark Lucas is pretty good.
I paid $300 for mine but that was because there was very minimal flecking and a somewhat reduced pattern.
07-03-2006, 01:56 AM
Shelby
Re: hog island boas
I got mine for $150.. but that was when I worked at the shop she was for sale at. The owner always gave me a deal on the animals. This hoggie he got for free anyway and he just wanted to get her a new home.
Oh.. SPJ.. I really like your hog island, and I don't like many really. If you ever want to sell him, look me up. ;) I need a nice male hog island..
07-04-2006, 01:28 AM
recycling goddess
Re: hog island boas
i got my gorgeous boy and then found out he was a cross when i was promised he was 100% pure...
so do be careful and learn how to tell the difference BEFORE you buy so you can tell what you are getting
*speaking from experience of what i didn't do*
07-17-2006, 08:33 PM
mousch
Re: hog island boas
Quote:
Originally Posted by recycling goddess
i got my gorgeous boy and then found out he was a cross when i was promised he was 100% pure...
so do be careful and learn how to tell the difference BEFORE you buy so you can tell what you are getting
*speaking from experience of what i didn't do*
How do you do that? What are the major differences between caring for a hoggie and caring for a BP?
07-17-2006, 08:57 PM
jglass38
Re: hog island boas
Quote:
Originally Posted by mousch
How do you do that? What are the major differences between caring for a hoggie and caring for a BP?
As far as pure Hogs vs. crosses, go to a reputable breeder. Pure Hogs should be anywhere from $200-$500 (the higher end would be really nice reduced animals, ie less speckling, etc). Crosses (not speaking of the higher end crosses like sunsets but of crosses with Colombians) will be cheaper. There are other ways to spot crosses but it can be quite difficult to tell. As far as major differences, BPs do well with 82-84 on the cool side, 92-94 on the warm. Hogs seem to do better with lower temps. I keep mine at around 82-84 on the cool with a hot spot of around 88-90 max. Hogs are inquisitive and not timid like Ball Pythons. They won't spend all day, every day hiding. They will be more active when taken out and more interested in their surroundings. They will grow slightly bigger than BPs and are excellent eaters like other members of the BCI subspecies. I think Hog Island Boas make an excellent starter boa as they stay smaller than the garden variety Colombians or the bigger "true" Redtails.
07-20-2006, 12:02 AM
Rapture
Re: hog island boas
I love little Hogs... :)
06-29-2011, 04:36 PM
Philminator
Re: hog island boas
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shelby
I'll add mine in for good measure. ;) 6' female hog island.
My boa here was sold to me as a pure hog, she sorta kinda looks like yours a bit no? I could be wrong, everyone is convinced mine is crossed and not pure :( hmmm it won't let me upload an image unless it's a URL but it's on my computer
