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nok1888
Yearling
United Kingdom
314 Posts |
 Posted - 17/03/2011 : 13:12:08
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Are common boas easy to keep?
Theres an 8ft one someones got for sale n both me and my wife would love to have her but, common sense (dont you just hate it sometimes lol) tells me it would be better getting a hatchling since we've no experience with bigger snakes. Im losing the battle with the wife lol which is the weird bit concidering she wasnt too keen on snakes until i got orlina. To try put her off i said it'll be guinea pigs that we feed her possibly rabbits and she said as long as its me that feeds her its fine
Im 6 ft 5 built like a brick sh*t house so i could handle her size and weight but told the wife she wont be able to sit with her round her neck like Orlina and she said its fine because she can still sit with her when im there with her. The boa is "rediculously tame" and is handled often never biten or struck at anyone
Is there a great reason i shouldnt get her? We'd love her but i thought i would get an opinions from other large snake keepers. Obiously i would know everything i could know before she came. I know she could possibly reach 10 ft. We have the room (she comes with 6.5ft viv) and a lock would be kept on the room door as well so no other pets could get in and would only be handled in that room with closed doors so no other pets can come in.
Except for size, type of food and space requirements is there any difference in the upkeep between common boas and royals |
0.1.0 Royal Normal - Orlina Bodhi Lobsang
1.0.0 Royal Normal - Sedrick Rinzen Sonam
2.0.0 Cats 18 y/o - Monty, kitten - Dodger
2.0.0 Border Collie's 7 y/o - Jinky, 2 y/o - Chance
0.0.5 Goldfish - Haggis, Pookie, Oddball, Spongebob and Slimey (kids eh lol)
Strange creature, unknown species, wife likes to call it "teenage daughter"
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STICKS
Yearling
United Kingdom
408 Posts |
Posted - 17/03/2011 : 18:03:49
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| Hi there im no expert on boa's i have had sonny since aug last year and his great but i must warn you and i don't mean to be rood but when a boa go's number 2s don't say i never warned you but other than that if you feel the need go for it.so long as your happy snakes happy.Sounds to me like you have convinced yourself let us know how you get on all the best. |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 17/03/2011 : 18:39:09
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You're only allowed it if we get pics of you struggling to keep her in place when you first hold her hehehe
If it were me i'd say go for it! Hopefully somebody educated in large snakes will appear soon with words of wisdom though.
Also, I see no reason your wife wouldn't be able to hold the snake? Or is that me being nieve? |
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nok1888
Yearling
United Kingdom
314 Posts |
Posted - 17/03/2011 : 18:40:09
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Lol aye i am convinced but always over think things lol
Think it could be happening if i get the transport sorted |
0.1.0 Royal Normal - Orlina Bodhi Lobsang
1.0.0 Royal Normal - Sedrick Rinzen Sonam
2.0.0 Cats 18 y/o - Monty, kitten - Dodger
2.0.0 Border Collie's 7 y/o - Jinky, 2 y/o - Chance
0.0.5 Goldfish - Haggis, Pookie, Oddball, Spongebob and Slimey (kids eh lol)
Strange creature, unknown species, wife likes to call it "teenage daughter"
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GMac
Grumpy scots admin
United Kingdom
1152 Posts |
Posted - 17/03/2011 : 18:42:43
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Originally posted by nok1888
Are common boas easy to keep?
Is there a great reason i shouldnt get her?
Except for size, type of food and space requirements is there any difference in the upkeep between common boas and royals
there is a great reason you should get one, boas are great.
the upkeep is very similar to royals yes, and feeding boas that size rabbits is not unusual, better than a few rats.
The only thing i would suggest is make sue you are ready for a larger snake as it has the potential to grow a bit more as you have said. If you have the smallest doubt about that then get a young one and let it grow with you by the time it gets to a decent size you will know everything about the snake. |
 
Royals, Corns, Boa, Kings, Hoggy, Ratsnakes
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nok1888
Yearling
United Kingdom
314 Posts |
Posted - 17/03/2011 : 19:22:20
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Have a look shes a cracker
http://www.preloved.co.uk/fuseaction-adverts.showadvert/index-1033626817/d30cbefd.html
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0.1.0 Royal Normal - Orlina Bodhi Lobsang
1.0.0 Royal Normal - Sedrick Rinzen Sonam
2.0.0 Cats 18 y/o - Monty, kitten - Dodger
2.0.0 Border Collie's 7 y/o - Jinky, 2 y/o - Chance
0.0.5 Goldfish - Haggis, Pookie, Oddball, Spongebob and Slimey (kids eh lol)
Strange creature, unknown species, wife likes to call it "teenage daughter"
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 17/03/2011 : 19:25:28
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| That is stunning, im not a huge fan of boas they scare me but that looks beautiful, great find mate |
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nok1888
Yearling
United Kingdom
314 Posts |
Posted - 17/03/2011 : 19:47:04
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| Beautiful snake eh. Ive messages him just wait for reply now. He said he'll deliver but cant see him coming this far but he might meet us half way. Just have to see what happens |
0.1.0 Royal Normal - Orlina Bodhi Lobsang
1.0.0 Royal Normal - Sedrick Rinzen Sonam
2.0.0 Cats 18 y/o - Monty, kitten - Dodger
2.0.0 Border Collie's 7 y/o - Jinky, 2 y/o - Chance
0.0.5 Goldfish - Haggis, Pookie, Oddball, Spongebob and Slimey (kids eh lol)
Strange creature, unknown species, wife likes to call it "teenage daughter"
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sandi
Sub Adult
787 Posts |
Posted - 17/03/2011 : 20:38:56
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There's nothing quite as wonderful as a Boa! They are fab and have such a lovely nature! Mine is only small....5ft (measured yesturday) and i like the idea of starting small and growing with him. In your case i think you might get a shock over the size and weight compared to smaller royals but you'll soon get used to it. They are much more relaxed and generaly slower moving so nice to be with.
She looks lovely, hope you get her, i cant think of a reason why not! |
0.1.0 Royal Python - Florence
1.0.0 Boa Constrictor - Boris
1.1.0 Alaunts - Willow & Brochan |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 17/03/2011 : 21:38:16
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Just came home from work and looked again, I'm so jealous :(
Makes me want my burmese even more! |
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nok1888
Yearling
United Kingdom
314 Posts |
Posted - 17/03/2011 : 21:57:42
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| Thats what the wife ultimately wants, albino burmese...i promised her an albino royal but its the burmese all the way. Dont think I could handle something that can get that big (guarenteed i'd get a record breaker lol) plus a 9x3x3 viv.....mental lol |
0.1.0 Royal Normal - Orlina Bodhi Lobsang
1.0.0 Royal Normal - Sedrick Rinzen Sonam
2.0.0 Cats 18 y/o - Monty, kitten - Dodger
2.0.0 Border Collie's 7 y/o - Jinky, 2 y/o - Chance
0.0.5 Goldfish - Haggis, Pookie, Oddball, Spongebob and Slimey (kids eh lol)
Strange creature, unknown species, wife likes to call it "teenage daughter"
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 17/03/2011 : 23:38:38
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Yeah she's like me I settled for Royals when a burm was what I wanted ^^
could probably manage a 8x3x3 for a male burm, a small male could be fine with a 7x3x3 too :D
girlfriends promised me one when we move out xD |
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nok1888
Yearling
United Kingdom
314 Posts |
Posted - 18/03/2011 : 00:08:34
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Decided to leave it an get a young one and learn as it grows have to say im gutted. The fact its a 500 mile round trip to get her had its part to play as well. Whoever gets her is going to have 1 beautiful snake
To jump into a 8 foot boa after having only experience with a 4 foot royal is a big jump but having one from small will let us learn as it goes and i'd learn its mood better when it does get bigger.
Still trying to convince myself its the best way to do it lol |
0.1.0 Royal Normal - Orlina Bodhi Lobsang
1.0.0 Royal Normal - Sedrick Rinzen Sonam
2.0.0 Cats 18 y/o - Monty, kitten - Dodger
2.0.0 Border Collie's 7 y/o - Jinky, 2 y/o - Chance
0.0.5 Goldfish - Haggis, Pookie, Oddball, Spongebob and Slimey (kids eh lol)
Strange creature, unknown species, wife likes to call it "teenage daughter"
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 18/03/2011 : 00:51:46
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Where was the seller based?
Edit: No! Bad Kelfezond! |
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nok1888
Yearling
United Kingdom
314 Posts |
Posted - 18/03/2011 : 01:15:37
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| Wolverhampton if i remember right |
0.1.0 Royal Normal - Orlina Bodhi Lobsang
1.0.0 Royal Normal - Sedrick Rinzen Sonam
2.0.0 Cats 18 y/o - Monty, kitten - Dodger
2.0.0 Border Collie's 7 y/o - Jinky, 2 y/o - Chance
0.0.5 Goldfish - Haggis, Pookie, Oddball, Spongebob and Slimey (kids eh lol)
Strange creature, unknown species, wife likes to call it "teenage daughter"
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STICKS
Yearling
United Kingdom
408 Posts |
Posted - 18/03/2011 : 18:22:08
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| Hi there well may have been for the best i picked up my second baby last week so she is here with me now i gave her the weekend and fed on mon she took it so she has been in solatery since then, now she'e out exploring she is about pencil thick and 12in long, going to try and sort some pics out the weekend if she lets me that is ???.All the best D. |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 18/03/2011 : 18:38:19
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| Well I guess its a good thing im a free member on preloved and im not allowed to send messages to new adds lol. |
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Posted - 18/03/2011 : 18:50:56
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LOL - free member ... so was I until I paid that extra 5 quid ...
Don't talk to me about preloved ... new snake coming on Monday, it looks like ...
Shame about the boa, Nok, but it's a hell of a way from Berwick (is it Berwick?) to Wolverhampton, especially at this time of year, and for a snake to travel back, and apparently little boas soon become big boas! |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 18/03/2011 : 19:01:39
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| I didnt know it was only a fiver bats, well done my parents can now blame you as I commence to persuade them to put a vivarium in the corner of their living room lol |
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Posted - 18/03/2011 : 19:13:33
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Living room? What's a living room?
(at present huddled in small island allowed by huge downstairs viv stack, 4' fishtank, a lot of books and six new flatpack vivs ...)
Actually don't regret having not had children now, as the little toerags would undoubtedly be invading my space with THEIR overflow viv stacks ... |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 18/03/2011 : 19:16:20
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Haha yeah I don't think i'll have kids i'm too busy looking after my snakes.
Also, I hope nobody thinks me rude if I were to contact this seller, i'd like to make sure nok is sure he's not interested before I do anything.
Also, also, I have a serious problem, I need to seek help for this snake addiction. |
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Common boa's?
