boa question, from a boa newbie.

[Wizill]

i had my new bci out earlier while i was cleaning his cage, and i noticed he breathes so incredibly hard. when active (i've seen him sleeping), he just breathes really hard... kind of like a bp does when it eats. could this be bad, or is he just still nervous?

thanks in advance..

[Andariel]

Sprocket breathes really heavy... its just like when humans take a big breath and exhale. I don't think its bad tho cause there's no wheezing or anything with it.

[Wizill]

cool, ya i can't hear him breathe. he just does it harder than most snakes i've seen.

[steelsack]

Will, I've seen your boa pics. Very nice! I'm jealous!

Nothing to worry about.

[Wizill]

cool, thanks beard..

and steel, don't be jealous... getcha' one! they make awesome pets man!

No problem.

[steelsack]

lol, it's definitely in the plan! probably this summer or fall as I'm going to build the home sometime around then. Unless I get impatient...........there's one at the petstore right now, housed with a bp! Wouldn't mind her, she's really sweet, but a tad overpriced imo.
I also want to check out don hamper's stock in June.......he seems to be on the ball (not a pun!) and his prices are friendly.
Would like to get the youngest I can find and give it a long happy life. Or just move to south america and go field herping every weekend and post pics to make you all drool! :lol:

[Wizill]

housed WITH a bp? dude, turn those suckers in.

Turning them in will do no good. The HSUS and other similar organizations hate herps and only care for the "cute animals." Why do you think they're trying to ban herps altogether?