Vote for BP.Net for the 2013 Forum of the Year! Click here for more info.

» Site Navigation

» Home
 > FAQ

» Online Users: 621

0 members and 621 guests
No Members online
Most users ever online was 47,180, 07-16-2025 at 05:30 PM.

» Today's Birthdays

None

» Stats

Members: 75,905
Threads: 249,104
Posts: 2,572,098
Top Poster: JLC (31,651)
Welcome to our newest member, Pattyhud
Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 123 LastLast
Results 11 to 20 of 29
  1. #11
    BPnet Lifer Rob's Avatar
    Join Date
    02-20-2012
    Posts
    4,653
    Thanks
    1,692
    Thanked 2,646 Times in 1,686 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by reptiliachnids View Post
    no no no no boas lol

    Bp's and colubrid only.

    Well... maybe a brazilian rainbow
    Come to the dark side........let the boa addiction run through you.

  2. #12
    Registered User Quantum Constrictors's Avatar
    Join Date
    01-28-2012
    Location
    Ontario,Canada!
    Posts
    1,406
    Thanks
    132
    Thanked 461 Times in 283 Posts

    Re: Possible New Owner

    Quote Originally Posted by Rob View Post
    Come to the dark side........let the boa addiction run through you.
    - Joey

    No snakes anymore!


  3. The Following User Says Thank You to Quantum Constrictors For This Useful Post:

    Royal Chick (06-18-2012)

  4. #13
    Registered User Zombietox's Avatar
    Join Date
    06-18-2012
    Location
    Colorado
    Posts
    97
    Thanks
    14
    Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts
    ROFLAMO So I just finished Reading all the links that were sent to me and you guys crack me up!

  5. #14
    BPnet Royalty DooLittle's Avatar
    Join Date
    08-18-2011
    Location
    In the zoo......
    Posts
    12,795
    Thanks
    8,170
    Thanked 7,357 Times in 4,745 Posts
    Images: 7
    Snakes are so awesome. They really are like potatoes chips, you can't have just one.

    Sent from my ADR6350 using Tapatalk 2
    If nothing ever changed, there would be no butterflies.

  6. #15
    Registered User mackynz's Avatar
    Join Date
    05-19-2012
    Location
    WI
    Posts
    580
    Thanks
    135
    Thanked 173 Times in 115 Posts

    Re: Possible New Owner

    Quote Originally Posted by DrDooLittle View Post
    Snakes are so awesome. They really are like potatoes chips, you can't have just one.

    Sent from my ADR6350 using Tapatalk 2

    This clutch hatched this morning

  7. The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to mackynz For This Useful Post:

    DooLittle (06-18-2012),Poseidon (06-19-2012)

  8. #16
    Registered User Chained's Avatar
    Join Date
    05-12-2012
    Posts
    75
    Thanks
    1
    Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts

    Re: Possible New Owner

    My advice is to make sure to set up the tank (or tub) with everything you will need before you get the snake. start letting the heat run and make sure your temps are nice and stable, you're snake will be much happier if everything is ready and waiting for him =)

    also, i would advise to start saving money for a "rainy day" fund. i would never wish any illness on anyones pet, but sometimes it DOES happen, and vet bills can be expensive, having some money set aside for emergencies is a must.
    Last edited by Chained; 06-18-2012 at 07:13 PM.

  9. The Following User Says Thank You to Chained For This Useful Post:

    Vypyrz (06-18-2012)

  10. #17
    Registered User Royal Chick's Avatar
    Join Date
    05-22-2012
    Location
    Oklahoma
    Posts
    289
    Thanks
    81
    Thanked 61 Times in 49 Posts
    Also, I would go with a tub with locks on it. Yes glass tanks are awesome, but they are hard to control temps humidity and security for the snake, especially if it is a baby. I just got a one year old who was not happy with a tank he never came out of his hide, i switched him to a tub and he will actually come out at night to explore... just a suggestion from experience. Also, let them just stay in their enclosure for about a week after you get him/her. Don't feed it, don't handle it, nothing unless it's a dire emergency like the house is on fire. Afterwards, start with small incriments of handling time (ten to fifteen minutes at first usually is a good starting point) until you know how he/she reacts to being handled because you don't want them stressing out on you too much. Be sure to ask whomever you're purchasing the snake from what they have been feeding your snake, that way you have somewhat of a starting point for food. I know this is a lot of info and someone please correct me if I am wrong on any of this! Good luck and have fun.

    PS- I was like you too, I was able to hold out for five years but I have just purchased my second and my third is on the way! So, yes, welcome to the addiction my friend!
    0.1 Normal- Perritas
    0.1 Cinny- Sura
    1.0 Normal- Draco
    1.0 AFT- Grimm
    1.0 Service Dog- Kelevra
    1.0.1 Blood Python- Sixx

  11. #18
    BPnet Royalty Mike41793's Avatar
    Join Date
    12-15-2011
    Posts
    16,925
    Thanks
    6,667
    Thanked 7,981 Times in 5,584 Posts
    The problem is that keeping 10 bps in a 10 tub rack is only a little bit more work/money than taking car of 1 bp. And by problem i mean not a problem lol!

    Im up to 5 bps right now. Picking up #6 on wed nite and already planned to get 7 and 8 within the next month. (If theyre hatched that is...)

  12. #19
    Registered User Zombietox's Avatar
    Join Date
    06-18-2012
    Location
    Colorado
    Posts
    97
    Thanks
    14
    Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts

    Re: Possible New Owner

    Quote Originally Posted by Chained View Post
    My advice is to make sure to set up the tank (or tub) with everything you will need before you get the snake. start letting the heat run and make sure your temps are nice and stable, you're snake will be much happier if everything is ready and waiting for him =)

    also, i would advise to start saving money for a "rainy day" fund. i would never wish any illness on anyones pet, but sometimes it DOES happen, and vet bills can be expensive, having some money set aside for emergencies is a must.
    Oooh Believe me I save for my Dog Loki she is a boston and I always make sure we have money put away encase she needs to be rushed in for any reason, I would like to become a vet one day and take care of reptiles and Dogs I am hoping allot to get one soon, I don't know if I will need heat lamps so much. I live in Colorado so the heats reaches the 100's and it dont get to cool in the house till night.... I might just have to talk to scales and tails

  13. #20
    Registered User Zombietox's Avatar
    Join Date
    06-18-2012
    Location
    Colorado
    Posts
    97
    Thanks
    14
    Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts

    Re: Possible New Owner

    Quote Originally Posted by Royal Chick View Post
    Also, I would go with a tub with locks on it. Yes glass tanks are awesome, but they are hard to control temps humidity and security for the snake, especially if it is a baby. I just got a one year old who was not happy with a tank he never came out of his hide, i switched him to a tub and he will actually come out at night to explore... just a suggestion from experience. Also, let them just stay in their enclosure for about a week after you get him/her. Don't feed it, don't handle it, nothing unless it's a dire emergency like the house is on fire. Afterwards, start with small incriments of handling time (ten to fifteen minutes at first usually is a good starting point) until you know how he/she reacts to being handled because you don't want them stressing out on you too much. Be sure to ask whomever you're purchasing the snake from what they have been feeding your snake, that way you have somewhat of a starting point for food. I know this is a lot of info and someone please correct me if I am wrong on any of this! Good luck and have fun.

    PS- I was like you too, I was able to hold out for five years but I have just purchased my second and my third is on the way! So, yes, welcome to the addiction my friend!

    Honestly I saw the tubs they use and I really don't like them too small, and they collect allot of moisture and Mold is my worse problem I am allergic to mold and my little brother inlaw is worse with mold than me. I am thinking about a 5 or 10gal but getting one of those tank pictures you can get for fish etc, but get like a greenie poster kind so they feel more secure

Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 123 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.1