New Addition, First BTS

[NH93]

Wow! That IS fast! When does her growth start to plateau?

I was told after about a year; they become sexually mature around then, and I'll be able to actually sex her then too (either a visual guestimation - which is probably what I'll do - or have someone experienced sex her). Can you tell I'm hoping for a female? Either way it won't bother me none.

Good thing I've got a nice big PVC vive on the go for her to move into at the end of the summer!

[Sammiebob]

Ughhh I want one so badly!!! I went to house of reptiles here in tigard, Oregon and they had a young northern who was so pretty. The only problem was that I put my finger on the glass and she kept trying to bite me over and over and over for at least three minutes. Everything single time. It was like she hasn't been fed in a few weeks. She wasn't lunging and it didn't look aggressive, she just opened her mouth and put it to the glass where my finger was. I want to get one soon though lol

[NH93]

Ughhh I want one so badly!!! I went to house of reptiles here in tigard, Oregon and they had a young northern who was so pretty. The only problem was that I put my finger on the glass and she kept trying to bite me over and over and over for at least three minutes. Everything single time. It was like she hasn't been fed in a few weeks. She wasn't lunging and it didn't look aggressive, she just opened her mouth and put it to the glass where my finger was. I want to get one soon though lol

In a few WEEKS?? She'd probably be dead... they eat almost daily as youngsters, and a couple times a week as adults.
But I bet you're right, she's probably very hungry........

So far I am loving the experience of having one sometimes, she reminds me of a dog with the little things she does.

[Sammiebob]

Maybe not a few weeks lol I was exaggerating. I don't think she gets fed enough often enough. The only thing is, they're kind of expensive lol especially compared to the cost for snakes

[NH93]

Maybe not a few weeks lol I was exaggerating. I don't think she gets fed enough often enough. The only thing is, they're kind of expensive lol especially compared to the cost for snakes

That is true; I paid over double for my BTS than I did for either of my snakes. However, cost + reward right? I find there's a lot more interaction and care needed for a BTS than a snake. Still not "a lot" of work/effort, if you think of other pets like dogs or what not, but still more than snakes. Not to mention - at least in Canada - they aren't as wide spread as many pet snake species. It makes sense that they'd cost a bit more. Supply and demand!

[Sammiebob]

Exactly hahaha