Zahara my 20 yr old boa

[Gio]

I just want to comment on this again because I find it so satisfying.

I'm no long time keeper, at least by my standards, but I have seen a lot in my short time the last 7 or so years.

One thing I have seen frequently is the "all out" mentality. I understand the excitement as I felt it the same as most I assume, but what happens in many situations is that folks new to the hobby become so infatuated with things and want everything NOW. They don't sit back and enjoy, study or appreciate what they have. All too often the whole collection ends up sold or placed and the interest in the hobby dies when things move too fast.

I understand not posting on a board for an eternity, I take breaks and am less active each year, but I still have the 4 snakes here, none of them are going anywhere and they are all doing well.

My hope is to eventually have animals like this featured boa. Something 20 or more years old is a goal. I feel that shows true dedication to the animal/species.

I don't need to breed anything, as I find there are enough breeders, and they are certainly more qualified than I. I just want to have my pets and enjoy them for what they are. I also want to learn/study their biology and continue learning.

April should really be looked at as a devoted, long time keeper and asset to the hobby.

I look around and I just don't find posts like this very often.

20 years and going strong! I'm impressed.

Once again I say,,,, WELL DONE.