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Re: Howdy, new to forum
Originally Posted by MR Snakes
Hello,
I'm Tim, from Maine and brand new to the forum. Newbie when it comes to BP's but I did have several snakes as a teenager about a million years ago (gophers, garters and a Surinam red tail. I have two boys (9 & 16) who are interested in snakes so this time around I want to try BP's. Have been soaking up everything I can (BHB, Olympus vids and others) and reading articles, where I stumbled into this forum. So glad I found it as I have been in several car related forums and know the benefits to be had. I know I'm probably several months away from ownership as I want to be as ready as possible before bringing some critters home. Want to attend a couple of shows first with my sons so they can get the feel for the hobby. Will probably do some breeding down the line but not for awhile. Anywho, I look forward to conversing with you all and hope I don't ask too many dumb questions. And yes, I know the "search" field is my friend. Cheers
Welcome !!
Best thing you can do AFTER researching ( and you're doing that ) is to make sure you buy a good feeder / eater and ideally one that eats thawed frozen rats /mice ..
I only buy from breeders off the forum as I trust them more than reptile stores who usually end up buying the ones the breeders can't sell then sell them into the unsuspecting public at a relatively high price ...
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Welcome to the forum, Tim.
Happy to see you're doing things the right way and researching and preparing before bringing your snake home. That's a great lesson to teach your sons as well.
Don't be afraid to ask questions, that's what we're here for.
Good luck and keep us posted!
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Re: Howdy, new to forum
Originally Posted by Zincubus
Welcome !!
Best thing you can do AFTER researching ( and you're doing that ) is to make sure you buy a good feeder / eater and ideally one that eats thawed frozen rats /mice ..
I only buy from breeders off the forum as I trust them more than reptile stores who usually end up buying the ones the breeders can't sell then sell them into the unsuspecting public at a relatively high price ...
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So why doesn't everyone take this path as it seems to be the easiest and least smelly option? I raised mice and rats for my snakes long ago and I still remember the smell. Never again!
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Re: Howdy, new to forum
Originally Posted by MR Snakes
So why doesn't everyone take this path as it seems to be the easiest and least smelly option? I raised mice and rats for my snakes long ago and I still remember the smell. Never again!
I think you mis-read that..."a good feeder" meant the snake was already taking f/t prey...but we all agree that raising rodents is a smelly endeavor!
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Re: Howdy, new to forum
Originally Posted by Bogertophis
I think you mis-read that..."a good feeder" meant the snake was already taking f/t prey...but we all agree that raising rodents is a smelly endeavor!
So why aren't all BP's started out on f/t prey?
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Re: Howdy, new to forum
Most big breeders feed live. So is hobbiest switch as soon as possible. If u but from bhb he feeds frozen/thawed
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