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lukeraymont
Snake mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 16/09/2011 : 21:22:48
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| Hey guys I'm getting my male brb tomorrow and I am buzzing about it. Just wondering what I should look for/avoid when I'm buying |
1.1.0 corn snakes(jake and dot)
0.1.0 leopard gecko(gordon)
1.0.0 brb(rocky 'bal' boa)
1.0.0 praying mantis (herbert) |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2011 : 21:43:50
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1. A reputable breeder, preferably one who specializes in *only* rainbow boas
2. Talk with the breeder to make sure they really know their stuff -- ask newbie questions you alrady know the answer to, such as temp and humidity. If they answer wrong (90 degrees dry cage) smile and walk away
3. An animal that looks healthy, acts healthy, and has good care records
Good luck! |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
Premium Brazilian Rainbow Boas from a disease-tested facility
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Edited by - Snakesitter on 16/09/2011 21:44:09 |
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lukeraymont
Snake mite
United Kingdom
38 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2011 : 22:23:22
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| Anything else major ? |
1.1.0 corn snakes(jake and dot)
0.1.0 leopard gecko(gordon)
1.0.0 brb(rocky 'bal' boa)
1.0.0 praying mantis (herbert) |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2011 : 23:35:00
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| I'm sure some of our other forum illuminaries will weigh in shortly. ;-) |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
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oakleyman18
Hatchling
United Kingdom
269 Posts |
Posted - 17/09/2011 : 10:10:37
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Well for my $0.02 I'd say look at the conditions they are kept in with a careful eye. Anything that might be unclean or a potential harbour for mites is a no go, you dont want to have to deal with careful tratment and months of isolation only to find that your whole stock has been infected.
Definitely agree about the breeder, try and guage their personality too, I don't usually like buying off people who are purely in it for the money and dont respect the animals, or try TOO hard to make a sale at the expense of your benefit. Someone who helps you make the right choice rather than tells you what you should do is appealing for me, makes me feel so much happier about the transaction!  |
Oscar Morrell
0.1.0. Brazilian Rainbow Boa CB'10 "Jade"
1.0.0. Normal Cornsnake CB'00 "Camo" _RIP_
0.1.0. Normal Stripe, het Hypo, Amel, Lavender Cornsnake CB'11 "Amber"
0.0.1. Spider in the bathroom |
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lukeraymont
Snake mite
United Kingdom
38 Posts |
Posted - 17/09/2011 : 21:27:42
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got him 3 hours ago and he is so cute will upload some pictures tomorrow for you all to give me feedback
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1.1.0 corn snakes(jake and dot)
0.1.0 leopard gecko(gordon)
1.0.0 brb(rocky 'bal' boa)
1.0.0 praying mantis (herbert) |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 19/09/2011 : 17:39:38
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| :-) |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
Premium Brazilian Rainbow Boas from a disease-tested facility
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lukeraymont
Snake mite
United Kingdom
38 Posts |
Posted - 19/09/2011 : 18:42:59
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| photos coming soon dont want to disturb him too much |
1.1.0 corn snakes(jake and dot)
0.1.0 leopard gecko(gordon)
1.0.0 brb(rocky 'bal' boa)
1.0.0 praying mantis (herbert) |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 19/09/2011 : 20:34:43
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| Looking forward to them -- but I think you are wise to let him settle for a few days first. |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
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What to look for when buying
