New baby Boa, Pics (Dumerils)

TurboChris · 01-22-14, 08:19 AM

Hey guys I'm a long time reader on here and wanted to say thanks for the great info and community!
I've always wanted a Boa, they have always been the perfect snake in my eyes. Yesterday I finally got one, she was shipped from Florida overnight and dispite the extremely cold Chicago weather she arrived just fine and was the sweetest thing right out of the bag! She made my heart melt and is settling in here new temporary enclosure until I build a better more permanent home this weekend.
She made my heart melt instantly and is sooo soft! I love her, no name quite yet though.
The breeder said they were on rat pups and that's what I've got in the freezer that my corn snake is currently eating, let me know what you guys think or if I should offer a smaller first meal to be sure she is comfortable and gets one down ok when that time comes. Thanks guys!
Pics in next post.

Snakesitter · 01-22-14, 02:58 PM

Congrats and welcome, TurboChris!

marvelfreak · 01-22-14, 03:47 PM

Hello and welcome! You'll have to post about five times before it will let you post pictures.

TurboChris · 01-22-14, 03:50 PM

Ah I see thanks! I've been trying to do so! Lol know I get the jokes about people not really owning the snakes haha!

TurboChris · 01-22-14, 03:51 PM

Glad to be here! Thanks guys!

marvelfreak · 01-22-14, 03:59 PM

It set up so people can't post pictures till they have made a few post to prevent spammers.

TurboChris · 01-22-14, 04:33 PM

That's cool totally understandable. I'm a forum guru for the car stuff as my name implies but so far in the snake world I've been sitting back and soaking in all the knowledge I can.....sort of like an ambush predator lol

TurboChris · 01-22-14, 06:21 PM

Ok I think I got this figured out now :-) sorry about the wait.
Here she is!

sharthun · 01-22-14, 07:04 PM

Welcome! Cool boa!!

psychocircus · 01-22-14, 07:32 PM

Love the boas. I agree they are the perfect snake for me as well. What makes you feel that way?

TeaNinja · 01-22-14, 10:16 PM

nice colors :P good lookin' dum.

Snakesitter · 01-23-14, 02:45 PM

Very nice!

Hurrok · 01-23-14, 03:08 PM

She's so sweet looking! I've always wanted a Dum, probably one of my favourite boas

TurboChris · 01-24-14, 07:05 AM

Thanks everyone I appreciated the compliments on her.
What drew me to the boa's is their head shape, I love the look, so refined and chiseled looking, very muscular. It's been a number of years since I've held any other snake except my corn snake and I couldn't believe how soft she felt (the boa).
I have watched a lot of videos of them online and the seem to just have an overall great demeanor, very inquisitive.
Oh and can't forget their little Frenchmen mustache and goatee it's so adorable as well.
I'm sure I could go on and on why they are my favorite and I've only had her a few days.
If anyone else wants to add what they love most about boas feel free at add in to the list I'd also love to hear what your favorite features are.

psychocircus · 01-24-14, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboChris

Thanks everyone I appreciated the compliments on her.
What drew me to the boa's is their head shape, I love the look, so refined and chiseled looking, very muscular. It's been a number of years since I've held any other snake except my corn snake and I couldn't believe how soft she felt (the boa).
I have watched a lot of videos of them online and the seem to just have an overall great demeanor, very inquisitive.
Oh and can't forget their little Frenchmen mustache and goatee it's so adorable as well.
I'm sure I could go on and on why they are my favorite and I've only had her a few days.
If anyone else wants to add what they love most about boas feel free at add in to the list I'd also love to hear what your favorite features are.

I enjoy their large size and girth, but not overwhelming like the giants.
I also like their generally laid back demeanor and the fact that they are a good snake to "chill" with when watching tv for example. I also like their eyes and head.