new guys

[Bogertophis]

...that is good to hear. i was always under the impression they were grumpy LOL but these two were very sweet when transferring them to their QT tubs last night.

Not sure where you got that impression...wish you'd asked me sooner, lol.

First one I ever had (many years ago) a likely w/c adult from a horrid pet store that teased her so she'd strike & the cage stunk with musk, she was in such panic. I know it's best not to buy from such places, but what can I say? It didn't take long with me for her to realize she was safe, & she'd even carefully take food from my hand, as long as I held it between my finger & thumb so it stuck out...apparently on the palm of my hand there was too much of my scent along with the fuzzy she clearly wanted, & she wouldn't take the chance of biting me (?) or so it appeared.

Eventually I got her a mate & bred a few litters: it's so hard not to keep them all! I currently have 2.1 adults (no plans to breed, I don't dare) & I've never met one yet that wasn't docile, curious & sweet. They can move fast if they want to (for prey) but when handled, they tend to move slow & deliberately. I think you'll be pleased...I don't find them difficult at all: they feed well (f/t is fine), & mine enjoy branches with "tree houses" (baskets attached to the branches). Nocturnal of course. Good vision & normally shed well too. (they're desert snakes, they don't need added humidity, & I keep mine on a mix of Carefresh & clean paper shreds from my shredder)

When mine were hatchlings, I made some mazes (for hides) out of cardboard (shoe box lids+) with multiple doorways, & they were hilarious, the way they obviously enjoyed the intrigue & security. They had been shipped to me from Maine right out of their eggs just ahead of winter & were easy to feed & raise, but of course I didn't rush them into handling, as I'm sure you won't either, until they're feeding etc. Though I don't feed my current adults by hand, when I present their food they approach the tongs all tensed up as if to strike, & then show great restraint as they eat "politely" from the tongs... I think you'll enjoy your new little ones- they're perfect (& nice size) pets, IMO.