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That's an excellent series (Advanced Vivarium Systems) & I think highly of Philippe de Vosjoli, Roger Klingenberg & Jeff Ronne, but what year was it written?
That's the only issue, as things have been changing, evolving, in herpetoculture, & I'm pretty sure that book is older...in part because I have some books from
that series & from those authors. They've all been around a while. If you have any questions about what is written therein, just run it by us here.

(Are you asking because you are borrowing a copy or buying it? @ what price?)

Yes.

Jeff Ronne is an excellent resource and contributes.

If I remember correctly the feeding section he writes is worth the cost of the book.

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That's an excellent series (Advanced Vivarium Systems) & I think highly of Philippe de Vosjoli, Roger Klingenberg & Jeff Ronne, but what year was it written?
That's the only issue, as things have been changing, evolving, in herpetoculture, & I'm pretty sure that book is older...in part because I have some books from
that series & from those authors. They've all been around a while. If you have any questions about what is written therein, just run it by us here.

(Are you asking because you are borrowing a copy or buying it? @ what price?)

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2004 and it’s a library book. I’m tryna do tons of research before I get my boa

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2004 and it’s a library book. I’m tryna do tons of research before I get my boa

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Word on the street is that Vin Russo is releasing an updated edition of The Complete Boa Constrictor this fall. The first edition is excellent, but out of print and ungodly expensive if you can find I copy right now. Lucked out and got mine for $50-60 last year... it’s like $200-300+ online currently [emoji15]


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Word on the street is that Vin Russo is releasing an updated edition of The Complete Boa Constrictor this fall. The first edition is excellent, but out of print and ungodly expensive if you can find I copy right now. Lucked out and got mine for $50-60 last year... it’s like $200-300+ online currently [emoji15]


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Ho much will it be as I’m kinda tight on money rn, but I want it

i didn't find it so great.

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i didn't find it so great.

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Do you recommend something better?


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Do you recommend something better?


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haven't looked really. it was more the tone of some things i didn't care for than facts. i just read a lot of care sheets.

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I was in an email exchange with Vin Russo last week, and while he didn't have any more specific details about when the new edition of The Complete Boa Constrictor is coming out, he did mention that his other book, Boas in Captivity, is shorter but still a good crash course on boas. It's also considerably more budget-friendly; the paperback edition is available on Amazon for $11, and the Kindle edition is $3.

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I was in an email exchange with Vin Russo last week, and while he didn't have any more specific details about when the new edition of The Complete Boa Constrictor is coming out, he did mention that his other book, Boas in Captivity, is shorter but still a good crash course on boas. It's also considerably more budget-friendly; the paperback edition is available on Amazon for $11, and the Kindle edition is $3.

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That's an excellent option! :gj:

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I was in an email exchange with Vin Russo last week, and while he didn't have any more specific details about when the new edition of The Complete Boa Constrictor is coming out, he did mention that his other book, Boas in Captivity, is shorter but still a good crash course on boas. It's also considerably more budget-friendly; the paperback edition is available on Amazon for $11, and the Kindle edition is $3.

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That's an excellent option! :gj:

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Aw thanks guys I’ll make sure to check this book out

You helped a lot [emoji3526]

Vin russo talks about his new book coming out in this autumn(fall) in an interview he did with Brian cusko, was really interesting interview, talking about the new taxonomy etc with boas, can't wait for his new book
Here the link


https://youtu.be/N0mg9Rd1x2I

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Vin russo talks about his new book coming out in this autumn(fall) in an interview he did with Brian cusko, was really interesting interview, talking about the new taxonomy etc with boas, can't wait for his new book
Here the link


https://youtu.be/N0mg9Rd1x2I

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I'm excited to read the newly revised edition of The Complete Boa Constrictor, too! Though I admit, the original reason I watched the above interview was because the little hypo blood boa that Vin brings out to show -- around the 12:50 mark -- is actually the exact one I just bought from him, haha! The little guy just arrived home on Tuesday.

@tickyyy: I think, if your main goal right now is to study up on boa care and husbandry for pet-keeping purposes, then the smaller book Boas in Captivity is a perfect fit for you. The big book mainly expands upon the history, taxonomy and genetics of the various boa subspecies/localities, as well as advanced care information that is important for boa breeders. Essentially, Boas in Captivity is good for a handbook/manual, while The Complete Boa Constrictor is more of a comprehensive reference textbook.

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I'm excited to read the newly revised edition of The Complete Boa Constrictor, too! Though I admit, the original reason I watched the above interview was because the little hypo blood boa that Vin brings out to show -- around the 12:50 mark -- is actually the exact one I just bought from him, haha! The little guy just arrived home on Tuesday.

@tickyyy: I think, if your main goal right now is to study up on boa care and husbandry for pet-keeping purposes, then the smaller book Boas in Captivity is a perfect fit for you. The big book mainly expands upon the history, taxonomy and genetics of the various boa subspecies/localities, as well as advanced care information that is important for boa breeders. Essentially, Boas in Captivity is good for a handbook/manual, while The Complete Boa Constrictor is more of a comprehensive reference textbook.

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That is so cool RedRabbit
He really does some amazing hypo blood boas, so red, congratulations


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I'm excited to read the newly revised edition of The Complete Boa Constrictor, too! Though I admit, the original reason I watched the above interview was because the little hypo blood boa that Vin brings out to show -- around the 12:50 mark -- is actually the exact one I just bought from him, haha! The little guy just arrived home on Tuesday.

@tickyyy: I think, if your main goal right now is to study up on boa care and husbandry for pet-keeping purposes, then the smaller book Boas in Captivity is a perfect fit for you. The big book mainly expands upon the history, taxonomy and genetics of the various boa subspecies/localities, as well as advanced care information that is important for boa breeders. Essentially, Boas in Captivity is good for a handbook/manual, while The Complete Boa Constrictor is more of a comprehensive reference textbook.

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Congratulations RedRabbit...I foretell more amazing photos from you somewhere in the future...:D

And I think you nailed the essential differences in the books mentioned too. :gj:

That's a fine book and has generally good info (been years since I read my copy). There are plenty of good boa people here that can help if you have questions or need clarification on anything for care.
Jeff wrote the breeding section and along with his old reptile article (he took offline years ago sadly) it's what helped me successfully breed boas since 2003.

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That's a fine book and has generally good info (been years since I read my copy). There are plenty of good boa people here that can help if you have questions or need clarification on anything for care.
Jeff wrote the breeding section and along with his old reptile article (he took offline years ago sadly) it's what helped me successfully breed boas since 2003.

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Agree with this.
I have a copy myself.
Read everything and you will learn.

Thank you guys so much!! You are really helpful and supportive of all the questions I ask (I feel like I ask a lot and I don’t wanna be annoying lol). I’m really glad I stumbled across this forum; I have like tons of more questions to come so I think I’m gonna make a separate thread for them. Also thank you ab the books, I think ima buy boas in captivity

Heh, thanks Richard and Bogertophis! He's a little beauty, it's been SO hard to force myself to leave him alone and let him settle in, haha ...

And tickyyy, the more questions the better, you are absolutely not being annoying at all! It's awesome and very responsible of you to be doing thorough research and preparing like you are. :)

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Heh, thanks Richard and Bogertophis! He's a little beauty, it's been SO hard to force myself to leave him alone and let him settle in, haha ...

And tickyyy, the more questions the better, you are absolutely not being annoying at all! It's awesome and very responsible of you to be doing thorough research and preparing like you are. :)

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I wish everyone that gets a snake had your "will-power". :gj:

And I agree, tickyyy...that's what this forum is for, to learn & discuss stuff, & figure out the best ways to care for our pets, then share them.