Peruvian Long Tail Problems

[Gio]

Mmmm, well I'll have to speak with LLL. It was sold to me as a Peruvian, but sometimes mistakes happen.

I appreciate all the advice

Don't worry about what he is if you like him. He's nice looking and ,,,, it's a boa constrictor and that's the best part. Unless LLL nailed you with a BCL price, and you desperately wanted a BCL, I'd just call them and clarify and keep what you have if you like him. Just for the record, it doesn't look like a Peruvian BCC either which would also cost more than a BCI.

Your wife did what's referred to as confident handling!! She probably reached in without hesitation and picked him up. MOST boas settle pretty quick and start to explore once you've picked them up.

I'm not sure what your experience level is, but if you are just coming from BP's, these boas are much different. I made the "jump" to boas not too long ago. Nothing against royals as my sone still has his, but when it's time to handle a snake, its the BC all day LOL!

Keep the handling going once you get the feeding dialed in. He may have a little stress, but I'd be lying if I told you I let my new boa settle in for a full 2 weeks. I gave him a week based on my observations.


Just in case you want a little extra reading/research. This is Vin Russo's web page. He wrote the book; THE COMPLETE BOA CONSTRICTOR These images and the description should help you with distinguishing the BCL.


http://www.cuttingedgeherp.com/perul...ongicauda.html