Dying for a boa!!!

I came here because I know you guys will understand!!

I posted before about a boa I wanted to 'rescue'. It didn't happen but ever since then I've just been obsessed with the idea of getting a boa. I want one so bad! I love my two balls and my brb but I really want a bigger snake and I think boas are beautiful.

Alas, I have to wait until I have more money and can afford one. I think I need to get my balls into pvc enclosures before I purchase a boa but it's hard. I belong to so many Facebook reptile selling groups and I see them constantly.

How do you guys deal with it when you're dying for a certain snake? :(

While my interests remain constant, my obsessions come and go.
My suggestion: switch focus. Spend free time on unrelated sites.

Current obsession is getting the garden in.

My personal theory is that for long term wants - the cosmos does provide. The things I really want WILL show up...unexpectedly, and sometimes in bizarre ways.

So, you will get your boa, when the time is right. Just be patient. :)

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Originally Posted by hazzaram

Alas, I have to wait until I have more money and can afford one. I think I need to get my balls into pvc enclosures before I purchase a boa but it's hard. I belong to so many Facebook reptile selling groups and I see them constantly.

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Make or buy a 3 to 5 level 41-qt rack. Once it gets out of QT a boa can live comfortably in it with your ball pythons for at least the first two years of its life while you save up for its adult enclosure.

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How do you guys deal with it when you're dying for a certain snake? :(

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I go pull out one of my other snakes and fool with it.

Boas are awesome. I myself was like you obsessed with getting one. I did get one and I love her a lot but I admit I'm a little intimidated by her now that she is full grown. She is a pretty big girl. I can't het her out of her enclosure by myself for cleaning. My husband will hold her while I clean. Just a little something to think about.

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Originally Posted by DellaF

Boas are awesome. I myself was like you obsessed with getting one. I did get one and I love her a lot but I admit I'm a little intimidated by her now that she is full grown. She is a pretty big girl. I can't het her out of her enclosure by myself for cleaning. My husband will hold her while I clean. Just a little something to think about.

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That's a good point. I don't want anything big. I have to be able to handle it myself as a 5'3" girl that's not overly strong. I don't have anyone to help me, no spouse or anything.

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That's a good point. I don't want anything big. I have to be able to handle it myself as a 5'3" girl that's not overly strong. I don't have anyone to help me, no spouse or anything.

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Look for the dwarf localities. You get all of the attitude and personality (and food response!) of a larger BCI but in a 5-6 foot package.

Boas are great. Both my 2 gals are lap snakes that are happy to ride on me. My big girls does like to explore and attempts to climb anything she can get near while riding on. My sunglow gal just likes to sit on me, if I put her down she will go curl up under a pillow or something but if I let her ride on me, she will look all over. Now my pied BP gal is a terror. People say BPs are secretive but my gal is a monster. If you take her out she wont sit still, she always wants to check EVERYTHING out and if you open the cage, she will more than likely pop out to check out whats going on. She rips down her plants, tries to tip the water bowl by digging under it and arching up, pushes her temp/humidity gauge across the tank and just is a terror. Come day, she is quiet though, I guess building energy for the nights damage to come lol.

You will definitely not regret a boa. I'm debating on either a high expression jungle male as my next one but also looking at either an Aru, Sorong, or Manikwari GTP as I have wanted a GTP forever. But I got to refrain as my I need to order 2x AP T13s first......but its so hard not to buy another snake lol.

Just get a male BCI, they generally are 4-6' and most boas are really laid back especially if you work them a lot. Like I said, both my gals come out about 3 times a week during winter and pretty much everyday in the summer to ride on me while I do stuff outside my house and they are puppies.

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Look for the dwarf localities. You get all of the attitude and personality (and food response!) of a larger BCI but in a 5-6 foot package.

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Hm. Not really looking for attitude, though, lol. I like docile, friendly snakes. I know that's up to each snake but that's what I'll be looking for when the time comes.

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Originally Posted by Sauzo

Boas are great. Both my 2 gals are lap snakes that are happy to ride on me. My big girls does like to explore and attempts to climb anything she can get near while riding on. My sunglow gal just likes to sit on me, if I put her down she will go curl up under a pillow or something but if I let her ride on me, she will look all over. Now my pied BP gal is a terror. People say BPs are secretive but my gal is a monster. If you take her out she wont sit still, she always wants to check EVERYTHING out and if you open the cage, she will more than likely pop out to check out whats going on. She rips down her plants, tries to tip the water bowl by digging under it and arching up, pushes her temp/humidity gauge across the tank and just is a terror. Come day, she is quiet though, I guess building energy for the nights damage to come lol.

You will definitely not regret a boa. I'm debating on either a high expression jungle male as my next one but also looking at either an Aru, Sorong, or Manikwari GTP as I have wanted a GTP forever. But I got to refrain as my I need to order 2x AP T13s first......but its so hard not to buy another snake lol.

Just get a male BCI, they generally are 4-6' and most boas are really laid back especially if you work them a lot. Like I said, both my gals come out about 3 times a week during winter and pretty much everyday in the summer to ride on me while I do stuff outside my house and they are puppies.

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Aw, that's exactly what I'm looking for! Docile snakes like that. I'll keep them in mind when I start looking! Luckily we have some great breeders here in Canada and I know I'll find one that can help me out :)

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I'm your height. Totally doable with a red tail. You don't need a spouse to help if you are patient and have a sense of humor. Today I got the pleasure of prying her out of the gap between my bathroom door and the frame it sits in. Little lady thinks I'll give up eventually lol. I just laugh.




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Originally Posted by hazzaram

Hm. Not really looking for attitude, though, lol. I like docile, friendly snakes. I know that's up to each snake but that's what I'll be looking for when the time comes.

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I have 1.2 Tarahumaras. They were nippy as neonates, which is typical for many snakes including ball pythons, but as adults they are all very chill and easily handled.

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That's a good point. I don't want anything big. I have to be able to handle it myself as a 5'3" girl that's not overly strong. I don't have anyone to help me, no spouse or anything.

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I'm 5'1" with a Hog Island male(dwarf) and a Columbian female(will be full-sized), not to mention a female carpet python who is going to be a big girl the way she is growing. If you get them as babies you can grow with them in your handling experience and it should be fine. I've also handled full-grown boas with no problem - though you can respect their strength! I've never found it overwhelming. Just not getting a retic anytime soon ;)
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Your girl is so nice. If that was Rosey my Colombian girl, she would have tried to knock that juice bottle and coffee mug off the table....she loves to knock stuff off tables, I think that is her new thing to do since its winter now and she cant try and climb the gutters on the house to get on roof, which is her summer thing to do lol.

You guys are just making me want one more! XD

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Originally Posted by bcr229

Make or buy a 3 to 5 level 41-qt rack. Once it gets out of QT a boa can live comfortably in it with your ball pythons for at least the first two years of its life while you save up for its adult enclosure.


I go pull out one of my other snakes and fool with it.

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So, your idea really spoke to me, lol. I've decided I'm going to get a 3 level 41-quart rack. I was going to get pvc enclosures for my bps but then I got thinking... Why spend the money on pvc when they spend all day hiding?? They use their paper towel as hides and go underneath so I never see them. A rack will suit them fine and that way I can get my boa and he'll be fine in there for a while.

Darn! You just had to give me the perfect idea!! :P

Add a Snow Boa to your wish-list and start saving up :)

Hope this works :)

There should hopefully be a photo of my 7' Snow Boa ( who features in the John Berry Designer Morph series of books ..)

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Gorgeous snow.
Now, I want a boa!

Now that's a Classy looking Boa I love her colors.

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Ball pythons are great snakes - for character and size. Mine loves being out and trying to get into stuff. I just wish I could get her to stop this fast that she is on and start eating again! My boa is a character - he is quite a bit longer than the boa but younger and tries to get into all of the crazy places too but stays attached to me. Last night I had him on my shoulder while looking at the computer and he was stretched out trying to get into the couch (to go down one of the separations in the cushions - you know, it looks like a little cave to him!!) but still had his tail wrapped around my hand. He's not as brave as I would have thought but he is getting better and more adventurous all the time.

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Ball pythons are great snakes - for character and size. Mine loves being out and trying to get into stuff. I just wish I could get her to stop this fast that she is on and start eating again! My boa is a character - he is quite a bit longer than the boa but younger and tries to get into all of the crazy places too but stays attached to me. Last night I had him on my shoulder while looking at the computer and he was stretched out trying to get into the couch (to go down one of the separations in the cushions - you know, it looks like a little cave to him!!) but still had his tail wrapped around my hand. He's not as brave as I would have thought but he is getting better and more adventurous all the time.

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Lol wait until you take your boas outside and have to try and get them off rain gutters or nearby tree branches. They can be a pita if they decide they don't want to do something lol. I love my BP girl but my boas are hands down my hang out buddies. They love to come out and hang out on me. My BP likes to come out too but she is psycho and wants to explore everything while moving. She doesn't like to really sit still unless in her cage.

As others said, you will be fine handling even a big female BCI. My fiancé handles our 7 ft lipstick albino female all the time alone without issue. It is really nothing like handling a retic or burm.

Very good bit of wisdom. I think a lot of people struggle with this!

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Originally Posted by distaff

While my interests remain constant, my obsessions come and go.
My suggestion: switch focus. Spend free time on unrelated sites.

Current obsession is getting the garden in.

My personal theory is that for long term wants - the cosmos does provide. The things I really want WILL show up...unexpectedly, and sometimes in bizarre ways.

So, you will get your boa, when the time is right. Just be patient. :)

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OP: Hopefully I should have a litter of lipstick albino BCIs in the upcoming 6 months. Would be more than happy to give you a fair price on the pick of the litter.

You will like boa's. I usually take one of mine boa's to work with me. My hypo boa likes to hang out on my desk. He's just a couch potato. Are you located in the USA. If so send me a pm, I think I may be able to help you get your boa. Send me a pm and I will give you more details.

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You will like boa's. I usually take one of mine boa's to work with me. My hypo boa likes to hang out on my desk. He's just a couch potato. Are you located in the USA. If so send me a pm, I think I may be able to help you get your boa. Send me a pm and I will give you more details.

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Unfortunately, no, I'm in Canada. Thank you though! It was sweet of you to offer to help :)

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Lol wait until you take your boas outside and have to try and get them off rain gutters or nearby tree branches. They can be a pita if they decide they don't want to do something lol. I love my BP girl but my boas are hands down my hang out buddies. They love to come out and hang out on me. My BP likes to come out too but she is psycho and wants to explore everything while moving. She doesn't like to really sit still unless in her cage.

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This 1000x, lol. My super sunglow girl is actually pretty cooperative, but my hog island boy will purposely grab onto something if he realizes I'm trying to move him. It's his way or the highway.

Lol that's funny

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No problem, I wish I could have helped you.

Tiger hawk Chaco is doing great


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I'm Glad to hear you are happy with him. I really like boa's, they really have personally.

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This 1000x, lol. My super sunglow girl is actually pretty cooperative, but my hog island boy will purposely grab onto something if he realizes I'm trying to move him. It's his way or the highway.

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Just wondering how to tell the difference between a SunGlow and a Super SunGlow ...... I've been offered a Dwarf SunGlow ( poss Super ) .

Thanks

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His colors are beautiful

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And that's my The Three Boas Love these creatures.

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And that's my The Three Boas Love these creatures.

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Nice boas! Warning Boas are a gate way snake to bigger snakes [emoji12]

Lol

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Definitely get your self a boa I'm 11 years old and this is 1 out of my pair of 4 foot Colombian red tail boas they are totally manageable this is my female she was very aggressive when o got her and now she is puppy dog tame I had a Nicaraguan boa baby they are dwarf and only get 5 foot but now I'm looking for an amazon tree boa so I hope you get your self a boa here is the pic http://ball-pythons.net/forums/webki...4045/imagejpeg

Definitely get your self a boa I'm 11 years old and I have 2 Colombian red tail boas they are both 4 foot and about 1000 grams they are only 2 years old I'm not even 5 foot and they are so easy to handle on my own I think my parents have only seen them twice boas are very docile well most of them are my female was really aggressive when I got her now I let her slither around my shoulders and my male was always puppy dog tame it's so funny my male when I am cleaning my room I put him on my bed and he just sits there and stares at me or when I'm playing video games he crawls around to a comfortable position and then watchs best feeding response to definitely get your self a boa they are fun easy to take care of and docile I know what it feels like to want another snake I want an Amazon tree boa and I made it happen so I'm getting her in 2 months I would even recommend a Colombian red tail over a ball python for a first snake as long as you don't mind it getting 9 foot plus lol if you do get one definitely post pictures

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Nice boas! Warning Boas are a gate way snake to bigger snakes [emoji12]

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No doubt! I started with boas, and now I have two retics and a burm!