Is 3ft an appropriate size for a RTB ?

This is just wrong. IBD, (inclusion body disease) can be carried in boas FOR YEARS without showing any clinical signs in any Boa.

Connie you probably don't remember but I made this exact statement
in my other thread "What are the Chances for a RTB to have IBD"
and part of your reply was
"I think the 2 years is an extreme, not a norm."

It is an extreme, but CAN happen.

Why are you being so defensive?

And you are prepared to deal with a mite infestation? Does this mean that you don't care if your other snakes get them? You're willing to put forth the effort to erradicate mites but not to move a cage?

As I said in one of your other threads, I have a feeling you need to step away from this snake and do some thinking. Why are you defending it so hard against so many people? Shouldn't this put up a big warning flag to you that it's NOT such a good idea???

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Originally Posted by littleindiangirl

Here is a link in case anyone would like further reading on Inclusion Body Disease. (IBD)
Merck Veterinary Manual -IBD

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Here is another useful link with illness and disease.
ACVC 2001, Snake Medicine

I have read that the common suspect of spreading disease is through the mite.

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Right, 2 years is an extreme and it is not a norm. But it can happen. How are you not getting this? You cant dismiss the fact that this animal may be harboring some diseases by a simple look over.

I'm not here spreading the IBD gospel, but in my opinion, buying from a pet store that cant take care of mites is a huge risk.
Again, in the end it is your decision, I just hope you can see the risks the same way we all do.

Because everybody jumped at the one myte issue and did not even consider the positive things that I stated. Also (few of you if any at all ) appreciated the fact that I want to get a good snake in every aspect. Plus, I clearly stated that the snake looks healthy. And everybody is making such a big issue about mites , yes I tought it is a bit** to get rid of them when it is actually easyer than I originaly thought with the right tools and knowledge. On top of that the snake was not infested. Bottom line is I'm not going to purchase a mail order snake. That is NOT GOING to HAPPEN !

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Originally Posted by drugaria

Because everybody jumped at the one myte issue and did not even consider the positive things that I stated. Also (few of you if any at all ) appreciated the fact that I want to get a good snake in every aspect. Plus, I clearly stated that the snake looks healthy. And everybody is making such a big issue about mites , yes I tought it is a bit** to get rid of them when it is actually easyer than I originaly thought with the right tools and knowledge. On top of that the snake was not infested. Bottom line is I'm not going to purchase a mail order snake. That is NOT GOING to HAPPEN !

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What you don't seem to understand is that the mite issue is not so simple. You have most of this forum telling you it is NOT a good idea to purchase a snake with mites... that it is NOT a simple issue. We love positives here, we really do, but all the positives in this case are negated by the mites. Shouldn't that tell you something?

The snake looks healthy... GREAT! Seriously, good to hear! But if it has mites, the possibility of it being unhealthy is much greater... snakes are creatures that don't show symptoms of illness until it's practically life-threatening, or already too late.

If you're bound and determined to get a snake you can see first, I would wait until you find one with no mites. Most everyone else is recommending the same thing. Doesn't that tell you something???

I would pass. I despise mites, and I know of the "joy" (said in a sarcastic voice" that they will add to your life in eradicating them. I would see getting that snake, as ridding them of their own problems, and I would let them know: offer an animal that's free of parasites, as well as otherwise healthy, and you'll get my business.