Rembrandt - Nicaraguan Boa (first snake!)

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Originally Posted by caravaggiooo

... I'm glad I wasn't scared away by the prevailing notion that Nics are aggressive...

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Oh, I wasn't trying to say that I buy into that notion. Nics are beautiful (yours especially so!) and I'm sure that with appropriate care and handling they're just as tame as any other boa. But I have heard that Hog Islands can be exceptionally docile, even for boas, which is appealing as I tend to enjoy handling sessions longer than do any of my snakes. One reason I need more.

The real problem with boas is that there are so many choices!

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Originally Posted by JRLongton

Oh, I wasn't trying to say that I buy into that notion. Nics are beautiful (yours especially so!) and I'm sure that with appropriate care and handling they're just as tame as any other boa. But I have heard that Hog Islands can be exceptionally docile, even for boas, which is appealing as I tend to enjoy handling sessions longer than do any of my snakes. One reason I need more.

The real problem with boas is that there are so many choices!

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I understand! I just thought it's hard when pretty much everything that comes up to do with Nics seem to be negative, at least that's what my experience was - I'm glad I trusted the store employee who told me otherwise. I'm sure Hogs are great, there must be a reason they're popular!

I totally agree that there's so many options, though. If I'd known about BCLs and other locality boas I would've had a much harder time deciding.

Short of looking for another snake to add to the collection, you don't need to re-think your decision one bit. Your snake is absolutely beautiful!!

Your Nic is gorgeous Caravaggiooo. I've gotten 2 boas recently and I'm pretty fascinated with mine too. I'm waiting for my BCI to shed any day now. Keep the pics coming please. :gj:

Thank you all so much! I'm glad I'm sharing him here because I honestly think I've become even happier with him than if I hadn't. The positive vibes here are great and I hope I can keep posting updates for years to come :snake:

This isn't really an update, but I wanted to share! I commissioned an artist called Cold-Blooded Creations on fb to make a mini version of Rembrandt and I'm really pleased with what I got. I needed a keychain and wanted something extra special :D

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/Ro9NXvo.jpg

That's a very cool keychain!

That is very awesome!! I might have to contact this artist myself...if thats ok with you?.

Thanks guys!!

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Originally Posted by Jus1More

That is very awesome!! I might have to contact this artist myself...if thats ok with you?.

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Of course!!! she was very nice to order from and deserves all her business! The price + shipping to Canada was a bit steep but I think it was worth it to have a personalized trinket like this :)

again not much to report, but I had him out today and I noticed that his head is sloooowly growing into the adult boa shape! (emphasis on "slowly") I think, I honestly can't be sure haha.

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/DOOacAw.jpg

comparison with a shot from July:

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It's been a while, there hasn't been much to report! Rembrandt has been eating like a champ (but still shyly, always in his hide) and I think he's put on some girth. He just gave me his second shed with me in one piece :)

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Oh! And I've actually moved Remby to a PVC cage a couple weeks ago because I was starting to have trouble maintaining temps in the colder weather. I was worried it's huge for him but I've cluttered it the best I can and he hasn't stopped eating or anything, so I think he's fine in there.

(can I just say, wow RHPs are fantastic!)

unfortunately the cage has become the cat's favourite place to hang out because of course :rolleyes:

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