How to sex - Page 3

Reptile_Reptile · 12-29-10, 05:21 PM

ok well i had just read 2 seperate posts where he was being hard on people and i guess i did have tunnel vision on aaron_s i understand that now that its not 3 in the morning i know you said you werent going to post but i assume your subscribed to the thread and will see this so... my bad

Will0W783 · 12-29-10, 05:38 PM

I just found this thread, and it's old already, but I've been away for a few days and wanted to say I have to agree that quarantine is a MUST. There are a lot of bad viruses that can incubate for 3-6 months or even years in some cases. NEVER should one throw two snakes together right after getting them. I've bought snakes as a pair from a vendor before and had them breed in the bag on the way home from a show, but they were separated and quarantined apart once I got them home. Breeding snakes is a big responsibility- there are potential complications for the female (calcium deficiency, weight loss, egg-binding, to name a few) that can result in a very sick momma snake and huge vet bills, or a dead snake. You really can't do too much research. IMHO one should never investigate with breeding- you should have all your research done and equipment for housing babies, keeping mom healthy during her pregnancy, etc before you ever put two snakes together. There's just too much at stake. I lost a female GTP a few seasons ago because my fiance put the male in her cage while cleaning and he immediately locked up with her. That one time was all it took for her to become gravid and she somehow didn't have enough calcium or dumped too much into the eggs too soon and she died of hypocalcemia even with vet care. I know several breeders who have been breeding for 10+ years have lost females to egg-binding. So much can happen- you really need to do research and be prepared and know what to expect so you can tell when something isn't right.

I am not trying to be hard on you or a downer or anything of the sort, just a dose of reality. I always quarantined my animals for 1-2 months, and I still had something get one of my snakes that I've had for years sick. I lost her and I am kicking myself, wishing I'd maybe been just a bit more careful in the past. I am now at 3-6 months for quarantining ANY newcomer, even if it came from the best breeder in the world. But I can't change the past. All I can do is try to help others learn from my mistakes.

TeaNinja · 12-29-10, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dumeril daddy

Ive only seen 3 dummies up for grabs in cali .... There not dime a dozen where i live ..... Would love to be provin wrong though so i can start a dum club

i live in north cali and i got my 5 1/2 foot male dumerils for FREE from someone who was moving or some crap. They aren't rare, you can still charge 50-200$ for nice babies, but i wouldn't consider dums to be a "rare" snake. i was considering getting a female to breed at some point.

Dumeril daddy · 12-30-10, 01:06 AM

Nah there not rare as a breed but rare to see for sale ive only found my 2 i got for free and another im tryn to get in southern cali other then thAt what i meant was look how many pythons and redtails and so on and so fourth thats all i was sayin

infernalis · 12-30-10, 03:47 AM

I'm in a tough position here...

Sure the exchange of information here has stirred a bit of emotions in the replies.

No need to look for hostility, the information is good, let's try not to lose the conversation in argument.

Please keep the replies civil folks.

Any more personal jabs, I will shut down the thread.

Swan · 12-30-10, 06:43 PM

Brother your not qualified to have those snakes! I'm a bos keeper, for one if your feeding a three year old boa mice your starving them and it's no wonder they are so small! A boa that age should be on jumbo rats or rabbits! You need to find someone that can help you, your snakes shouldn't suffer because of your negligence. To put a new snake directly in with your collection is, for a better word, pretty dang stupid. Remember we all have to learn, don't get ahead of yourself. Also with the little knowledge you have you should not worry about breeding. Like the other response said "dead snakes".

Jay · 12-30-10, 11:36 PM

WOW i used to enjoy this forum but how can you guys down this kid remember when you first started ...or were you all experts ...probably and all of you probly have done worse but didn't post it let the guy do what he wants its his not yourrs
good riddance

NennaMeerkat · 12-30-10, 11:44 PM

I agree with ya Jay the atmosphere in this particular thread is rather demeaning and hostile. Now not everyone is being that way but there is more than one person who could have said things in a much better way.

Jay · 12-30-10, 11:57 PM

what every ist
ts just a ***** forum there are 1000 more just like it

infernalis · 12-31-10, 12:24 AM

Sorry folks, putting this one to bed.