where can i find one of these beauties?

[yoimjohn]

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its anerythristic columbian boa

im in love with it, or any boa with that amazing black and white contrast,

can someone help me in the right direction?

i have previously owned a ball python, and followed the instructions to the T with that snake(kumo) before giving him away, i learned alot already from ball-python.net, but ive been wanting a Boa. specifically one that will reach lengths of 7-13 feet.

i plan on getting one of those T11's, was wondering if there was a cheaper brand or setup one can use successfully? i will not be buying anything until the environment is correct. so please help me on my search in a general direction for the snake i want!

i have the brazillian rainbow boa in my mind too, but i was a little sad to hear theyre on average 5ft long, if they could reach 9-11ft it would be a no brainer on my pick

[SnakeyJay]

Look up local boa breeders in your area, I'm sure someone closer will be able to help soon :)

[poison123]

Also look at argentine boas (Boa constrictor occidentalis)

[yoimjohn]

thats a good idea, how much do you think one of those would go for?

its so beautiful i cant imagine it would be cheap

[yoimjohn]

Also look at argentine boas (Boa constrictor occidentalis)


not into the argentines as a personal pet, they are interesting though

the longicuada white and black seems very appealing though in some pictures, other times they look entirely different!

[kwhitlock]

As far as caging goes, check out constrictors NW. Where I'll be getting my caging from, I have yet go find a cheaper good quality snake cage, also all the prices include shipping.

But BRBs are incredible! I know you looking for a big snake, but honestly just the sheer beauty of them is incredible, would want to point out, some females can get closer to 7ft from the research I did on them prior to getting my own. But good luck with what ever you decide to get ! :)

[nick654377]

i would not recommend a bcc,bcl,bco,bca for a first boa. the temperments can be flighty and husbandry has to be spot on.

As for one thing that sounds weird to me is you had a ball python then gave it away? how long was this why did you give it away? are you going to do the same with a boa? say its too big and too much time to take care of? then off it to someone else?

not saying that to be an *** or anything just trying to understand why you got rid of a ball? I personally would stick with a bci for a first boa as they are far more forgiving with food size, temps, and handling.

[Snakesitter]

But BRBs are incredible!
No argument from me. ;-)

[IW17]

i would not recommend a bcc,bcl,bco,bca for a first boa. the temperments can be flighty and husbandry has to be spot on.

As for one thing that sounds weird to me is you had a ball python then gave it away? how long was this why did you give it away? are you going to do the same with a boa? say its too big and too much time to take care of? then off it to someone else?

not saying that to be an *** or anything just trying to understand why you got rid of a ball? I personally would stick with a bci for a first boa as they are far more forgiving with food size, temps, and handling.

I understand where your coming from here but I don't agree with this logic. Telling someone to start off with a different snake than the one they want is one of the reasons Craigslist is flooded with ball pythons and Bci 's. As long as someone does their research and has the enclosure set up and ready with proper temps, humidity, hides etc then they should get what they truly want from the start. After all if properly cared for these animals can live 30 years. That's a long time to be stuck with a "practice" snake.

[yoimjohn]

i would not recommend a bcc,bcl,bco,bca for a first boa. the temperments can be flighty and husbandry has to be spot on.

As for one thing that sounds weird to me is you had a ball python then gave it away? how long was this why did you give it away? are you going to do the same with a boa? say its too big and too much time to take care of? then off it to someone else?

not saying that to be an *** or anything just trying to understand why you got rid of a ball? I personally would stick with a bci for a first boa as they are far more forgiving with food size, temps, and handling.

Are you seriously trying to play detective? I didn't have a stable place to live before, now I have a permanent place to live

[poison123]

double post

[poison123]

I understand where your coming from here but I don't agree with this logic. Telling someone to start off with a different snake than the one they want is one of the reasons Craigslist is flooded with ball pythons and Bci 's. As long as someone does their research and has the enclosure set up and ready with proper temps, humidity, hides etc then they should get what they truly want from the start. After all if properly cared for these animals can live 30 years. That's a long time to be stuck with a "practice" snake.

I agree 100%. I've never been a fan of settling for another species. I do reccomend some over others but just as an option for them to look into.

[Snakesitter]

Agreed...I'm a member of a major city's herp society, and we get offered staggering amounts of BPs.

[dbank999]

I understand where your coming from here but I don't agree with this logic. Telling someone to start off with a different snake than the one they want is one of the reasons Craigslist is flooded with ball pythons and Bci 's. As long as someone does their research and has the enclosure set up and ready with proper temps, humidity, hides etc then they should get what they truly want from the start. After all if properly cared for these animals can live 30 years. That's a long time to be stuck with a "practice" snake.

I also agree, even though my first snake was a BP, I made the choice.

All of the animals I acquire, I plan in advance to keep them for their lifespan.. Take the few months to research and get a proper set up functioning before the arrival of your new addition, and it should be pretty easy to be successful.

Those that buy and then try to get a proper set-up after (I know a lot of pet stores don't help with this aspect) are usually the ones who end up with feeding/health issues and ultimately resort to giving it away or end up with a dead snake.

I'd rather spend a long time making sure I got what I wanted in the first place, then be stuck for a long time with a snake I didn't really want.................My 2 cents ;)

[yoimjohn]

Fyi My BP, I followed instructions to the T on ballp
-python.net and if I'm correct, if there eating, not biting you, using there hides, calm in your hands, and not trying to escape you have a happy BP, and that's what I had

[CameronVarnish]

I was on craigslist because I was bored. I searched for 'boa constrictor' and the first one that showed up was titled 'normal 6 month old boa', but the pictures showed that he was an anery. pretty cool. He was only $75 also. I should have taken him lol.