Feliz - Venezuelan "Dwarf" BCC

Feliz had a perfect shed last night and dropped a ton of waste. He weighed in dry today at 405G.

The drape is working perfectly and I even fed him tonight without him striking at the door. He nailed the rat, per usual, but that's what he's supposed to do!

Here are some fresh shed pictures.

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Feliz looking great dave
I love the fresh colours on snakes when they have just shed
Really pleased the curtains going it's job dave

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Nothing makes ya feel & look better than a new suit of clothes, lol...:snake: Nice going, Feliz!

Some pics with the good camera

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Haha, in that second pic he looks like he's stretching with all his might, tongue and all, to reach those Bounty paper towels! :D

Feliz looks like he might shed in the next couple of weeks. He's still a really cool dude. He's approaching 500G (probably about 475G+ right now).

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Looking great dave, starting to fill out a bit now mate

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Feliz is looking good, my friend! His muscle tone looks awesome -- that's a nice square loaf of boa right there. :snake:

Another perfect shed for Feliz!

He's looking dapper. I skipped his meal last week as he was in blue, but will feed him this week (Sunday).

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Awesome little noodle.


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Feliz is looking fantastic Dave! Very nice critter.

Thank you Kam and EL-Ziggy. Feliz is a great guy and definitely a cool animal.

Got a few more pictures of Feliz post shed.

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Thank you Kam and EL-Ziggy. Feliz is a great guy and definitely a cool animal.

Got a few more pictures of Feliz post shed.

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Great pics dave
Feliz looking great, love his eyes

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Thank you Kam and EL-Ziggy. Feliz is a great guy and definitely a cool animal.

Got a few more pictures of Feliz post shed.

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That’s a bright looking Boa !!


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Feliz is up to 460G totally dry and doing great. He's really a joy. So handsome, so inquisitive, and so calm.

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Feliz loves looking for his next meal. As I've mentioned, I have been taking him out in the evenings more and that means quite a few taps with the hook handle.

He did not strike at the lock or door today, but was definitely looking for food. Once he realized (thanks to good old hook training) that no food was coming, he was a dream, as always. He's really a great handling guy. Exceptionally strong for almost 500G, but easy enough to work with.

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Feliz is doing great. I thought I'd post a few pictures.

The lighting doesn't do his iridescence justice.

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Very handsome boa! :love:

He's looking stunning dave, love how golden he's getting

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Feliz weighed in dry at 490G yesterday. He's looking good and still eating weaned rats every other week. His body shape is good and I am not looking to rush him.

I got a few pictures when putting him back. He's a handsome devil and doing great.

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I love how golden he's getting especially against the colour of his tail, getting a nice size too

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He's looking really good.

Beautiful boa constrictor.

He is looking awesome.


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Got a few pictures of Feliz tonight.

The Food Response is Strong With This One. Hook training is absolutely necessary with him (I hook train all my boas, and Yafe, the Carpet Python). He's ready to nail anything that moves every time I take the drape off (another must for him - otherwise he just nails the acrylic door half the time with movement). I usually unlock 2/3 of the locks with drape up, pop it off quick, and open and tap before he has a chance to strike.

Don't get me wrong, he's not vicious by any stretch. He just loves his food. I've had him strike, and then 5 seconds later, 2 taps with the hook, and I can scoop him right up. He's a dream once out and being handled. Behira (Ghost BI) used to be more like this, but has calmed a little bit. Feliz is showing no signs of slowing down at almost 2 1/2 years old.

Also, if I handle earlier in the day, when he's not in "hunt mode," it's usually 9X easier. He's pretty placid until the evening, when he starts looking for food.

His colors and contrast are getting so rich and dramatic. He looks good, but this is in bad light with an iPhone camera. He really is starting to "pop."

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He really is looking great dave

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Dry today, Feliz was 495G. He's almost 2 1/2 years old and is putting on size, but slow and steady. He's also male and a dwarf species, so he doesn't have as much to go as my other two boas do.

He's a handsome guy and really likes to grip hard when out, but not in a mean way, he's just a "gripper." I held an adult Suriname BCC at a Reptile Expo today, and I guess it's a BCC thing. My two BI's are much more gentle when they grip.

I don't mind it, but he's a sturdy boy. At the same weight, Behira didn't act as strong anyway.

It's fun having different animals and comparing and contrasting and getting to know their tendencies and personalities. I love them all. I really like that I'll have Feliz (small/medium), Jeff (male BI - medium), and Behira (female BI - medium/large), when it comes to boas anyway.

Anyway, here are a few pics.

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He is looking great.


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He's looking so good dave

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Haven't felt well much of the new year, but on days like today, when I feel good, I am making a concerted effort to spend time with the reptiles. I keep up on cleaning, etc. but haven't had as much time for bonding.

Had Feliz out a bit today and he's a dream. So calm and so handsome.

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Originally Posted by dakski

Haven't felt well much of the new year, but on days like today, when I feel good, I am making a concerted effort to spend time with the reptiles. I keep up on cleaning, etc. but haven't had as much time for bonding.

Had Feliz out a bit today and he's a dream. So calm and so handsome.

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I hope you feel better. I am enamored with his colors.


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Originally Posted by dakski

Haven't felt well much of the new year, but on days like today, when I feel good, I am making a concerted effort to spend time with the reptiles. I keep up on cleaning, etc. but haven't had as much time for bonding.

Had Feliz out a bit today and he's a dream. So calm and so handsome.

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/EoVdHn8.jpghttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/1nogUPO.jpghttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/tvpVjB0.jpg

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He's really looking fantastic dave,I love how gold he's getting against his red tail.

Starts watching videos of someone called
"Brian Boas"on YouTube. he's done loads of videos of his bcc(bc) collection he's got some stunning locality boas

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Semi-dry today (lots of urine and urate) Feliz weighed in at 545G. He's so muscular and strong and wants to grab everything! It's a chore getting him off my arm now trying to get him back in his tank. He's super chill and friendly but is probably my most aggressive feeder.

He's also so handsome and his body contrast and white and red contrast on his tail is getting very pronounced.

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He's a stunner dave that's for sure

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He's a stunner dave that's for sure

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Thanks Rich.

Pound for pound, so incredibly strong compared to a BI even, and that food response is epic. This past Sunday he hit the top of the door as I opened it hoping for the rat (I keep fingers far away from mouth as it's a 4FT door). He was 1/3 out of the enclosure and I had to lure him back in with the prey. I am waiting for the day he lunges out and I have to feed him on the floor :). Good thing he's only a couple feet off the ground :).

A strong food response is good, but at least let me get the food to you buddy!

I am hoping he relaxes a bit with size, as Behira did, and still hits hard, but has a little patience!

Feliz shed today.

He looks very handsome and I wanted to post.

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Feliz is just awesome.


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He's looking great!

Feliz is getting bigger and I believe, pound for pound, is the strongest snake I have.

He's also continuing to get more handsome with every shed. Now, with some size, he's really stunning. Of course, it's difficult to pick up his iridescence in photos, but it's there.

Here he is with his proud papa.

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Felix is looking good as always. But I am loving that shirt.


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Feliz came out to play today and even at 525G, it wasn't worth trying to get him off the hook. I rubbed him to let him know I was there, as I do normally, but when I pulled the hook away, he came with it.

He's so darn strong for his size.

I got a picture, but also a video (a bad one - pardon my camera footage). I find the videos capture his colors really well and you can see what a sweetie he is.

https://vimeo.com/401492767


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That’s it. I just want all of your animals. They are sooooo beautiful.


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That’s it. I just want all of your animals. They are sooooo beautiful.


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Thanks Kam! I appreciate that.

When things calm down and if you ever visit the NorthEast, you are welcome anytime - to visit with them - not to have sadly. :)

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Thanks Kam! I appreciate that.

When things calm down and if you ever visit the NorthEast, you are welcome anytime - to visit with them - not to have sadly. :)

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The visit would be more than enough. Thank you for extending that invite.


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Feliz came out to play today and even at 525G, it wasn't worth trying to get him off the hook. I rubbed him to let him know I was there, as I do normally, but when I pulled the hook away, he came with it.

He's so darn strong for his size.

I got a picture, but also a video (a bad one - pardon my camera footage). I find the videos capture his colors really well and you can see what a sweetie he is.

https://vimeo.com/401492767


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He's looking fantastic dave

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https://youtu.be/IJZMYPslBVI
This looks interesting dave

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They look amazing as an adult

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That was cool video. Can’t lie it peaked my interest in them just a tad but than before.

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That was cool video. Can’t lie it peaked my interest in them just a tad but than before.

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He has some fantastic locality boas kam

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He has some fantastic locality boas kam

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That’s not good because I am not spending money like I normally would since we are on quarantine. I refuse to look further.

*goes to YouTube*


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Spent some quality time with Feliz today. He's looking good.

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