Hog Island Boa

[TheWinWizard]

If his friend paid 500 for it, he got robbed. Unless it's a one of a kind. Highly unlikely though.

[Evenstar]

I'd be careful if this Guy is telling the truth...his husbandry is probably way off if he does in fact know very little about caring for snakes. I would take his claims of genetics with a grain of salt as he probably Googled market prices after his friend gave it to him and found out he could get a little extra $ or sell it faster by claiming its genetics...just my 2 cents...

x2. That was my concern. Personally, I would not buy a Hog Island or any other type of "dwarf" boa from someone off craigslist. I would go with a well-known and reputable breeder only. That way the genetics are assured. And just so you know, Hogs will stay around 5ft or so, but have been known to get larger. Hog crosses are not going to be much smaller than any other type of common red-tail boa. I would not trust that this particular snake is 100% Hog. I would assume that it's a cross.

If he does send you a pic, post it here and we can offer an opinion...

If his friend paid 500 for it, he got robbed. Unless it's a one of a kind. Highly unlikely though.

Yup. Even a pure Hog is not going to cost $500.

There are some red flags cropping up here. I think I'd stear clear of this one. I know you're excited, and I don't blame you, but if you're patient, you can find a nice true Hog for a much better price from a good breeder with a solid reputation. You'd know the genetics and chances are you'd get a healthier animal. Try Cutting Edge Herps. Vin Russo is a forerunner of captive bred boas and specializes in the "dwarf" localities.

[abrunsen]

this is all I have gotten from him. I am sorry for the small picture I asked him to send better ones. As you can see from the picture he probably shouldn't even have this snake because he is wearing a glove so he is probably afraid of it...

-Alex

[Evenstar]

Well, it is hard to tell from the pic. I hope he does send you a better one. But from the limited view I can see, he does have the right coloring for a Hog Island. I still frankly doubt this animal is pure Hog, but he does look like a cross.

The thing to do is go and see the animal in person. If he handles well, appears healthy, and you like him a lot, then he'll be worth the price. 150 is not too unreasonable if you really like the animal and it seems healthy. Just be aware that health can't be garaunteed until he's seen a vet so MAKE SURE to quarantine!! It is a little high, but I am the sort of person who's willing to pay more for an animal I really like even if it is a bit over market value.

Let us know what you decide and we'll want more pics if you do get him!!

[tjohnson722]

I agree with all been said. He's lying or stupid if he bought it for 500.00. Hoggs have a peachy undertone with light tan saddles and speckled all over. I can't tell from that
Picture. I paid 120.00 for mine at 4 ft. That's the going rate at a show here, I wouldn't pay 200.00. Just my opinion.

Check carefully, something I've noticed is the speckles, some can be as small as mites so check that you don't miss anything.


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