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Re: Recommend me a BOA?
Hog Islands can get big(ger) than what would be considered true dwarfs (4-6ft range).
Mikoh has some great ideas on boa localities that she already mentioned, so I will second those.
- Caulkers Cay (pronounced "key")
- Tarahumaran boas (very nice looking)
- Sonoran desert boas are nice
- Leopard boa (an unnatural but very beautiful morph of the sonoran desert boa)
- Nicaraguan boas
These are all true dwarfs, and there are a few more too.
Part of the issue will be not just what you are seeking, but what is available out there. Right now, the true pure dwarfs perhaps dont get as much coverage as other sorts of snake.
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Went to look at a salmon x hogg island boa this afternoon. She was a really nice, about 4ft I'd say with lovely markings. Trouble is there was a stunning sunglow in the viv next to her, a yearling female that stole my heart on valentines day and looks like we fell for each other
I am still looking at getting a Caulkers Cay or Nicaraguan for my boy though
Your boy is a 6 year old right? my experiences with Nicaragua's are that even though they stay small, they are not fit for children or faint hearted people. 99 out of the 100 Nicaragua's i met were real nasty. They really feel the need to make up for their size!
If you look at post #9 on this topic, you will see 2 i filmed. And yes they would bite if i moved to quickly or came to close
They never gave me an empty threat, My new guy Renji
Never owned Caulkers Cay's, maybe they are different i.d.k.!
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Your boy is a 6 year old right? my experiences with Nicaragua's are that even though they stay small, they are not fit for children or faint hearted people. 99 out of the 100 Nicaragua's i met were real nasty. They really feel the need to make up for their size!
If you look at post #9 on this topic, you will see 2 i filmed. And yes they would bite if i moved to quickly or came to close
They never gave me an empty threat, My new guy Renji
Never owned Caulkers Cay's, maybe they are different i.d.k.!
Your right, we've discussed it with him and Mum. We're going to look to get him a male ball Python to go with his girl (separate tanks of course ) Maybe wait a couple of years until he's a bit older for anything else. Besides I've gone for that Sunglow girl
Never owned Caulkers Cay's, maybe they are different i.d.k.!
I own a pair. The female came without an attitude, the male came pissy as hell...but over time they are both getting calmer. I haven't been bitten by my male in months.
Nice! Never had the opportunity to buy a good pair here, never saw any for sale (without having to ship them). I think they look awesome though, would love to see pictures some time!
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Nice! Never had the opportunity to buy a good pair here, never saw any for sale (without having to ship them). I think they look awesome though, would love to see pictures some time!
These are of my male, never had the time to take pics of my female
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