Although I didn't intend to buy from a Petsmart or Pets Unlimited (another big box style pet store here in Canada and where I bought her) I was pleasantly surprised that they had a Hog Island Boa. I went in to see and handle her and she was a treat. The guy that I talked to knew snakes quite well and I got the feeling that he really cared for the animals that he sold. The actual purchase was irritating but she only spent a few minutes, probably 10, in a little cardboard boxand I had an enclosure ready for her so as soon as I got her home (after admiring her and showing her off to my wife - not too interested (said that she wasn't as pretty as the ball)) in she went. I've had no problems with her and she has adjusted well. One of the problems that I have encountered here, in this part of Canada, is the lack of available breeders. Plus I don't trust that I will get a healthy animal by ordering it online.
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