Not sure if I should purchase this BP or not...

Hmm that seems like an iffy deal to me. 70 grams is awfully small and really makes me think there is some sort of underlying issue going on. Perhaps you should post in the business section and see if anyone has purchased from this breeder and how it went. You don't have to write any details because she may be doing just fine with that snake. I wouldn't buy that snake unless people say she's a decent breeder. Also, keep in mind this snake could be a tough feeder and may be a lot of trouble for you!

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Originally Posted by seeya205

Even a runt should be bigger I would think!

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My lesser hatched at 38 grams. At five months old he was about 150 grams with regular feeding. So yes, I agree that a five month old should be bigger than 70 grams unless it had to be assist fed to get it started (in which case, if this breeder is like me, we do give the animals a chance to eat on their own before we decide to assist feed).

Doesn't mean that it's a problematic feeder, as the babies I've had to start with assist feeding have gone on to become my most eager feeders.

It's possible. Don't forget about Goober, who hatched out at 15g and the update at 4 months reported him at 50g. I don't know if it's the same case here but....

Thanks for the help everyone. I talked more to the breeder, and I feel a little more comfortable about making the purchase.

He hatched out at a low weight, and was a problem feeder at the start. He has now eaten consistently for the past month and a half, and is starting to slowly put on weight. She says that she would not sell him to me if she wasn't confident that he will continue eating.

I realize a breeder could tell me anything they want, and I have to decide if I am going to believe it or not. I am getting a good vibe from her. I am going to pick up the spider this afternoon.

Hopefully it is the right decision!!

Thanks everyone!

-- George

Well, I ended up getting the spider. I just got home, and snapped a couple of pics before putting him in his new tub.

I was pleasantly surprised when I put him on the scale and he weighed in at 98g instead of the 75g the breeder had told me.

Hopefully all goes well, and he eats and grows well!!

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...1/IMG_1358.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...1/IMG_1360.jpg

Thanks again to everyone for all of the help, and hopefully this turns out to be a wise decision on my part.

Later,

George

He's nice looking. congrats

He's pretty, and I'm sure he'll be fine.
All snakes grow at different rates. It's possible the breeder didn't feed on a perfectly set schedule too. :)

He looks good! Congrats!