Would You Buy?

Perhaps this Woma has a spider gene that the owner doesnt know about?

That could explain alot, and he could just be fearful of the wobble and wants to sell it quick at a low price to move it.

Its a gorgeous snake either way. I think Id take the chance for 50 bucks and leave him in his own tank for a bit.

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Originally Posted by snakesRkewl

I've not seen nor heard of a woma spinning.

Sounds like it was over heated at some point, that I have seen and it does resemble a spiders corkscrewing.

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DING DING DING we have a winner

Just spoke with the owner some more and he shed some light on the spinning (no pun intended). Turns out the previous owners kept their home extremely warm, and had THREE lamps on him at all times.

The seller couldn't be more courteous and respectful of the animal, having turned away people offering to pay more than 50 who planned on breeding him. He says he'd rather the snake go to a home as a pet than make a few extra $$$. He himself is a breeder, hence the sale.

It truly is looking like more of a rescue situation, something I've been looking into doing for some time. With overnight shipping (Pensacola-Gainesville), it would be 75 total. I want to see this snake go to a home that will love it as a pet, not a breeder, and I feel like I can provide that, and just happen to have two extra slots in my rack and a few extra dollars in my wallet ;)

I appreciate all the advice, and welcome any more opinions you all have. The seller is sending me a few more photos, and I will be sure to include those on this thread as well. I am not 100% getting the snake, but it is definitely becoming more likely that I will:banana:

Here are a few pics from the seller, a lot larger than I expected actually, although not necessarily big. Apparently at his darkest portion of the shed cycle in these, hence the less than amazing coloration...further opinions?

http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/...m/IMG_0190.jpg
http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/...m/IMG_0187.jpg
http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/...m/IMG_0188.jpg

The decision is yours. It is a nice looking woma but I too have not heard of womas spinning. Mine doesnt. Maybe they can. I dont know.

It's between this guy and a normal female, about 500 grams that has a dorsal stripe a little more than halfway down the back...different seller, same price....decisions decisions...:rolleye2:

Well you said you have two slots open on your rack...gett'em both :gj:

Oh, if you're not going to breed him, absolutely, buy him. $50 is a fine price for a pet animal. I doubt there are any other issues causing the guy to sell at that price--it's always hard to watch a heavy spinner trying to climb or feed. But the snake in the pic looks pretty chubby, so he's clearly eating. He'll make a fine pet, and he needs a good home.

i say go for it take a chance because if he does not get it then you got an awesome snake for cheap!

Personally I would pass on the deal. It is coming from a breeder and there is obviously something wrong with it hence the uber cheap price point. I say no way Jose

For $50, I would take the chance! Worst case senerio you get a bad snake for $50! Not a hard pill to swallow! I would not put it in your rack for a couple months anyways! Just to be safe!