Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI

[dakski]

Ms. B is looking great! You've brought her along splendidly sir.

Thanks EL-Ziggy! That means a lot!

I've been keeping reptiles for years. I've had a Bearded Dragon, George, RIP, who made it to 11, numerous corns and BP's, plus Leopard Geckos and a Blue Tongue (all currently living with me). I always do my research and want and do what's best for my animals. I used to keep fish (before my kidney disease stole most of my energy) and even had a rare and large African Cichlid colony breed for me that were wild caught. Difficult for breeders to make it happen. I didn't want it, but was meticulous about proper tank size, water chemistry, etc. they did anyway! I understand that husbandry is super important with reptiles as with fish, and maintain clean and properly humidified and proper temp enclosures and have a good routine. For what's it's worth, reptiles are more interactive and 10X easier to keep, certainly time wise. Worst case, I have a bad day or two, and I clean up a little extra poop the next day. With fish and maintaining multiple tanks, including a 240G and a 90G, you can't just miss a water change. You'll end up doing two the next week and G-D forbid, that doesn't happen. I miss them, but I knew it was time as my energy wained.

Anyway, I digressed. Behira is my first big snake. I have always done well with corns and BP's, but wanted the challenge of a large snake and had always thought BCI's were more like your BO and got a lot bigger. I also thought they had stricter humidity requirements and before my Boaphile setup, was afraid that would be difficult to maintain.

I want to do the absolute best for Behira, just like all my animals, and want to enjoy her for years to come, and vice versa.

It means so much that you, Richardhind1972, and other keepers with more experience than me, read and comment on the thread how well she's progressing and how happy and healthy she is. It means I am doing a good job with her. I did a ton of research before getting her and continue to learn as I go.

Thank you again; I am truly happy with how well she is progressing and can't wait (although it will be another 3-4 years plus the way I feed her) until she's a big adult BCI!