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  • 08-06-2018, 07:25 PM
    Chads300
    Well it happened ...
    I finally picked up a female red tail off brad today lol... only other snake for my collection to be complete is a African rock pythonhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6bfcfa715d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2441fcea0f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d0d03edb2b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...644b666cda.jpg her name is raven


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  • 08-06-2018, 07:28 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: Well it happened ...
    Congrats on the very nice addition Chad!
  • 08-06-2018, 07:32 PM
    Bogertophis
    Welcome Raven! :snake:
    Ha, she looks so tiny next to your other snake....I love that inquisitive look she has in the last photo. Nice pick-up!
  • 08-06-2018, 07:34 PM
    ckuhn003
    Re: Well it happened ...
    Congrats on the pickup! She’s a looker for sure. I’m assuming she’s a BCC?
  • 08-06-2018, 07:46 PM
    Chads300
    Yes she is a bcc . She is so tiny and she is already very very inquisitive lol
  • 08-06-2018, 08:13 PM
    AbsoluteApril
    I'm curious what locality this was sold as?
    Looks like a Bi (BCi) to me

    Congrats on your new little boa, such a cutie!
  • 08-06-2018, 08:21 PM
    Chads300
    She is a bc I.... my darn phone auto typed bcc.... junk phone anyway... lol she is very inquisitive
  • 08-06-2018, 08:34 PM
    Jakethesnake69
    Re: Well it happened ...
    Very beautiful Boa. That’s actually the next and last snake on my list. Great choice.
  • 08-06-2018, 10:06 PM
    Chads300
    My hot side is 84 cool side is 78-76 and 55-60% humidity.... is this ideal ladies and gents? Kinda newish to the boa scene lol
  • 08-06-2018, 10:15 PM
    Slicercrush
    Very adorable boa, she looks so tiny! Can't wait to see her fully grown...
  • 08-07-2018, 01:08 AM
    dakski
    Re: Well it happened ...
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Chads300 View Post
    My hot side is 84 cool side is 78-76 and 55-60% humidity.... is this ideal ladies and gents? Kinda newish to the boa scene lol

    I would up the temps a little on the hot side. 86-88F is a good goal or range. I have an RHP and heat tape on the hot side of my 6X2' Boaphile. Ground temp, depending where under the RHP and where on the heat tape, ranges from 86-89, with about an 87-88F average.

    I would also keep cool side closer to 78-80F, with 78F being fine. 76F is not great and gives little margin for error, especially if humidity comes up. If you said 80F day and drops to 76F at night, I would be less worried, but if maintaining temps, shoot for 78F.

    Regarding humidity, I aim for 60%+ for my BCI. In the winter, I mist with warm water every other day to keep it around 60% (otherwise, it tends to drop to about 50-55%). In the summer, it's a non-issue and is usually 68-75% in her tank. I don't think BCI's should be under 50-55% for any extended period, although they are not as sensitive as some snakes, including other Boas, and a few days probably wouldn't hurt them. However, I shoot for 60-70% normally, and 75-80% when in shed.

    You mentioned inquisitive. Oh boy are they. Behira, my two year old and roughly 1,000G female Ghost BCI, loves exploring and half the time I have her out and try to put her back, she wants to stay out! I do not over handle her, but she, of all my snakes, seems to enjoy handling and exploring and climbing, etc. the most.

    I love Behira for her "personality" and braveness. She isn't afraid of anything.

    Good luck and keep asking questions. Plenty of Boa peeps on here who will be happy to help. Keep us in the loop on her growth too!
  • 08-07-2018, 03:19 AM
    richardhind1972
    Re: Well it happened ...
    Congratulations on the new pick up,looks great


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  • 08-07-2018, 01:11 PM
    Chads300
    I will make those temp changes today... it’s crazy how inquisitive she is
  • 08-07-2018, 01:20 PM
    richardhind1972
    Re: Well it happened ...
    You will be surprised how inquisitive boas can be.

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  • 08-07-2018, 07:04 PM
    Gio
    Re: Well it happened ...
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by richardhind1972 View Post
    You will be surprised how inquisitive boas can be.

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    Yes,

    They are a wonderful species.

    Congrats on the new pickup I think you'll be happy.
  • 08-07-2018, 08:25 PM
    Chads300
    ThNk you all for the compliments.... so hard to keep my greedy fingers off her but have to let her settle in. .... goal for this weekend.... get cage spruced up with a tropical theme
  • 08-07-2018, 09:00 PM
    ckuhn003
    Re: Well it happened ...
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Chads300 View Post
    ThNk you all for the compliments.... so hard to keep my greedy fingers off her but have to let her settle in. .... goal for this weekend.... get cage spruced up with a tropical theme

    I know what you mean! Mine came today and it’s tough not to pick him up but I know from experience with my BP that’s it’s worth it in the long run to be wait and be patient.
  • 08-08-2018, 02:36 PM
    EDR
    Re: Well it happened ...
    Cute little guy.
  • 08-08-2018, 06:58 PM
    Chads300
    Re: Well it happened ...
    What you guys think... wait about a week and try a feeding?
  • 08-08-2018, 07:08 PM
    jmcrook
    Re: Well it happened ...
    Yeah about a week to settle in then offer food


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  • 08-08-2018, 07:38 PM
    Jus1More
    Re: Well it happened ...
    Congrats on your new addition. They are so precious when they are that small...Is she "Daddy's little girl"?
  • 08-08-2018, 07:40 PM
    Chads300
    Lol her and roxy my retic and trinity my albino burm are my females they are all daddy’s girl Thor my male hypo albino burm is daddy’s boy
  • 08-10-2018, 05:46 AM
    Chads300
    Re: Well it happened ...
    Well we did some rearranging last night and started to doodle around with ravens cage here is how far we made ithttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...f89c82a90e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9fd3e9d8e9.jpg


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  • 08-10-2018, 06:18 AM
    richardhind1972
    Re: Well it happened ...
    Looks like raven approves of the climbing frame

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