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Simmo · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 3:13 pm Post subject: Any advice??

Hi guys,
I've been keeping Corns for a while now and absolutely love it. I'm looking to add to my collection and I'm seriously looking at keeping something new.
I was very interested in the Royal python but Ameyzoo have told me to steer well clear. Apparently the don't like captivity. I've been looking around and i'm totally taken with the Brazilian boa. As i say i'm not really experianced with anything other than Corns.
would appreciate any advice on the next step really. Is a Boa my next choice or do you guys think any other?
Cheers in advance for any replies.
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crouchy · Key Member Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 320

firstly welcome to the site.

I cant really see why they have told you to keep away from royals because so long as you get a captive bred animal that is already feeding well on defrost then you shouldnt have any problems.

Just make sure that no matter what you decide to buy that you research its care needs first
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poisonjedhead · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 3:30 pm Post subject:

I would tend to disagree, wild caught or captive farmed royals can be tricky to get feeding this is true, a captive bred royal with a healthy appetite is a joy to keep as they are undemanding snakes with a gentle manner. as an introduction to pythons and boas I'd give them a thumbs up as they don't get to large and more than often are good tempered and there needs are not as pacific as some of the more delicate spp. saying this if you do your research one should be able to cater for most spp.

Allot of young pythons can be flighty and quick to bite, which can lead to a number of things happening if one is not accustomed to this behavior, worst case being the snake getting unnecessarily hurt as ones natural reaction is to pull away rather violently from a striking snake for obvious reasons, however with time and understanding this can be avoided.

My first python was a Burmese who was an absolute darling however she out grew every thing in less than no time. Make sure you way up all the pros en cons before diving in.

Keeping pythons and boas is very rewarding.
There are many spp. that don't get to big and a captive bred animal is the way forward.

good luck
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Lynne · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 4:54 pm Post subject:

even captive bred royals are not guaranteed to eat, and if they dont it can be very daunting if you are not used to this. but your next snake is personal choice. i have corns, a boa, a tbr, a hoggy and royals. to be honest i wouldnt change any of them.
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James · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 16 Sep 2007 Posts: 933

i agree with a well started CB royal pythons are great for first timers who want to get into pythons and boas, but if you prefer the look of brb which is what i guess your on about when you put Brazilian boa? then research them find a reputable breeder/supplier get the viv set up well in advance and check you can get the correct temps/humidity(important with BRBs) and then get one and enjoy it.

there are other types of boas which don't get as big as the BCC's for example there is the sand and rubber boas which are fairly small. there are also different locality's of BCI's which don't get to large like crawl cays and hog isle but there are plenty of others as well depends on what you like?

Stuart · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:17 pm Post subject:

I am surprised Mark said that...after all he sells them from time to time..sure he wasn't referring to wild caught?
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Scott W · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:21 pm Post subject:

Maybe he's got none in stock Laughing

Royals make great pets, but DO need to be set up right and a QUALITY well started youngster is also important (plus the back up from the supplier/shop).
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Simmo · Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:00 am Post subject:

Thanks for the help guys. It's much appreciated.
The guy at Ameyzoo was absolutely brilliant when i went in there. He did say that most Royals were wild caught. He said he gets quite a few taken in there as unwanted.
He had also sold out of some really useful books that were gonna be helpful. Thing is i've read so much about certain snakes i'm still not sure on what to get. I'll keep researching.

Cheers for the help people. Happy NY.
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Lynne · Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 1:19 pm Post subject:

maybe he meant most of theirs, cause i have come across wf but i have yet to meet wc, thats just me though. there are plenty breeders for you to be able to buy a cb from though.
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poisonjedhead · Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 3:28 pm Post subject:

have you considered a rosy boa.
they don't get very big and are really beautiful and come in many morphs, as far as i know they are not very demanding and have great temperaments.
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