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Getting my first bci!
I am so excited! My friend has a young male BCI that she was going to trade in, but felt reluctant to part with him because he's been with her collection for a while. I fell in love with him on the way to the shop and she agreed to hold him for me while I get the money! His name is Alduin and he's a Double Dose Pastel Dream Hypo Het Coral Albino!
He's slim so I'm feeding rat pups to start. He's not in my possession yet but will be by my next paycheck. What cage size would he need as an adult?
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2.0 Betta Fish(Finnley & Pescado)
0.2 Rats(Mishka & Laney)
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Re: Getting my first bci!
How exciting for you Hes very Beautiful I think you are going to love love your Boa, Are you going to go visit him? Lol
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Re: Getting my first bci!
On Habitat size I need to research this question I have a good Book I just bought for my Kindle last night Im sure this is all covered in the book I need to finish up around here and sit down and read it. Like you I recently have added Boas to my family I do know that they grow slow.
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For a male, you want a 4x2. Also remember boas are not pythons. They have a much slower metabolism so can be overfed very easily. Also they aren't supposed be round like a python. They should be kind of square like a loaf of bread. And also boas are not as stretchy as pythons when it comes to food so staying on the small side is better than too big or you might end up with regurgitation. In BIs, its not so common as they are garbage disposals but in a BC, too large can be a problem.
Last edited by Sauzo; 03-23-2016 at 05:13 PM.
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Re: Getting my first bci!
 Originally Posted by Sauzo
For a male, you want a 4x2. Also remember boas are not pythons. They have a much slower metabolism so can be overfed very easily. Also they aren't supposed be round like a python. They should be kind of square like a loaf of bread. And also boas are not as stretchy as pythons when it comes to food so staying on the small side is better than too big or you might end up with regurgitation. In BIs, its not so common as they are garbage disposals but in a BC, too large can be a problem.
Thanks! I new about the metabolism and shape :3 he's definitely a healthy booger and I think pups are perfect. I watched him take one last night and it was actually adorable.
Originally Posted by Lady mkrj58
How exciting for you Hes very Beautiful I think you are going to love love your Boa, Are you going to go visit him? Lol
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I think so  my friend doesn't mind I don't think
Originally Posted by Lady mkrj58
On Habitat size I need to research this question I have a good Book I just bought for my Kindle last night Im sure this is all covered in the book I need to finish up around here and sit down and read it. Like you I recently have added Boas to my family I do know that they grow slow.
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They do grow much slower but that gives me plenty of time to prepare myself lol
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0.1 Bearded Dragon(Beatrix/Trixie)
0.1 Kitty Cat(Willow)
1.0 Chihuahua(Panda-Bear)
2.0 Betta Fish(Finnley & Pescado)
0.2 Rats(Mishka & Laney)
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Re: Getting my first bci!
Lol It sure does.
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Getting my first bci!
Congrats SC, what a pretty fella! You're going to really enjoy him.
I have my 5.5-6 foot adult in a 4x2x2,
My 7 footer is in a 6x2x(17 inch).
Punch, Normal BI
Last edited by Reinz; 03-23-2016 at 08:21 PM.
The one thing I found that you can count on about Balls is that they are consistent about their inconsistentcy.
1.2 Coastal Carpet Pythons
Mack The Knife, 2013
Lizzy, 2010
Etta, 2013
1.1 Jungle Carpet Pythons
Esmarelda , 2014
Sundance, 2012
2.0 Common BI Boas, Punch, 2005; Butch, age?
0.1 Normal Ball Python, Elvira, 2001
0.1 Olive (Aussie) Python, Olivia, 2017
Please excuse the spelling in my posts. Auto-Correct is my worst enema.
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4x2 is generally going to be an ideal size for most adult boas. To add more square footage you can add a shelf too. Congrats on your upcoming new friend!
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Dang Reinz, if you are gonna post pics, at least take out the old shed...some peoples kids', you send them to school and they eat the paste!! J/k 
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Re: Getting my first bci!
At 2', what should he be housed in currently?
2.1 Ball Python(Sterling, Boots, & Eden)
1.0 Kenyan Sand Boa(Anakin)
0.1 Bearded Dragon(Beatrix/Trixie)
0.1 Kitty Cat(Willow)
1.0 Chihuahua(Panda-Bear)
2.0 Betta Fish(Finnley & Pescado)
0.2 Rats(Mishka & Laney)
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