Agreed! 100%!Originally Posted by Kinra
IBD isn't anywhere near as common as you are thinking it is.
If you are getting this snake from a reputable breeder than you don't need to worry so much about IBD. IBD has been known to lie dormant in boas for a number of years if they get it later in life but that doesn't mean all adult/sub adult boas have IBD. Just as you can get ball pythons with IBD from bad breeders you can get boas with IBD from bad breeders. No respectable breeder is going to sell you a snake that they even suspect might have IBD. If you are getting yours from someone who either produced her or has had her for a long while (mean this person is not a flipper) then you don't need to worry. Quarantine as normal, look for mites and signs of illness and enjoy owning a boa.
My red tail boa is my favorite out of all of my snakes and she was well worth the risk. When I first got her I was panicky like you. I kept her at the opposite end of my apartment and freaked out at every little thing. You learn to relax after a while. Boas are a joy to own. They have these amazing personalities that make it so easy to fall in love with them. I wouldn't trade my boa for anything (yes even something as stupidly outrageous as a million dollars).
Also for something that can live to 20-30 years old, 1.5 years is still considered a baby.
And just to reiterate, 1.5 years old is still a baby. If she were to have or contract IBD, you'd most likely know it fairly quickly. Just enjoy your baby!
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