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Handling

Hello, so I recently handled my boa for maybe 8 min? I didn't really time it. But at the beginning "he" (not sexed yet) was pretty quick moving at the beginning but then he calmed down after a but.

My main question is, a one point he just stopped moving and he had his neck extended and he was doing slow to gue flicks every 20 seconds. I know when ball pythons periscope it means they're relaxed and all. Is this the case for boas too? He was moving much slower in my hands after and he was doing very long tongue flicks, so I'm assuming he just got more relaxed during the handling session!

What do you guys think?

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u/arctic_viper — 2 days ago
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Help-possible burning.

Hi everyone,
I just bought this snake at an expo and I thought my temps were all ok, but I noticed these marks on my boa’s underside. I don’t think these are pre shedding marks. Are these burns? The top of her hide was reaching above 95 almost 100 in some specific points so I’ve lowered my thermostat accordingly.

Any help thank you!

u/acohuo011 — 3 days ago
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Grow tent enclosure tips?

I need to upgrade my boa enclosure soon and have seen somw images of people using grow tents and im hoping someone has a youtube tutorial or maybe their own personl instructions on how to go about that? Or input on whether or not its even a good idea?

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u/The_Grim_Adventurer — 3 days ago
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got a snake who looks like she’s in pretty rough shape. not too sure what to do or where to start?

hello! i just got this baby boa last night and she’s very cute. sadly she’s in not so good shape, she has stuck shed everywhere and i think she has mouth rot? i’m not too sure what the black is on her mouth. she won’t go in her hide and is currently just laying next to her water bowl. if this warrants a vet visit i will go asap, but im just asking here first to see if there’s anything at home i can do. thanks !

u/WhoIsLoveBug — 5 days ago
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Thoughts about new enclosure for my boa

Hey I’m thinking about getting some more plants for my girl and I wanted to ask how it looks now

u/analpenetrator_69 — 5 days ago
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Kofi, my VPI Snowglow BCI, is such a good ambassador!

I’ve been able to take him to two events with my local Herp Society so far; the next one is our State Fair at the end of the month. He’s so personable and calm and it brings me so much joy to let the public interact with him. I can’t wait for him to be full sized, tho I have years to wait haha he’s only two.

Any of you do programs with your Boas?

u/Awake521 — 7 days ago
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Where do you get your enclosures? & Do you prefer building your own enclosures?

I want to get an enclosure for a full grown male boa before hand just so I'll be prepared. The glass ones sold in stores are extremely expensive, and it's a little tricky finding a good company that can build an enclosure for an adult boa. I was also thinking of saving some money and building one myself, but I don't know how complicated or high the learning curve would be. What do you guys suggest?

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u/Oki-J — 10 days ago
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I want some reviews on my custom baby boa set up.

I built the tree and wood hide
My basking hide is in the mail so the plastic rock hide is temporary.
He’s a “super fire” morph.
Also do you guys have examples of your adult male enclosures?
I’m not sure if a 6x2 will be enough for him do you have any opinions on that?

u/Fried_Friar23 — 11 days ago
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Anyone get their f/t delivered?

Anyone get their mice delivered? The reptile shop is an hour and a half away from me. Only petco is close by, and I know their f/t isn’t recommended. Pic of Coraline for attention (and because she’s stunning! She’s my dream boa)

u/Murderous_Intention7 — 13 days ago
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6x2x3 enclosure size question

I'm looking for recommendations on what species of boa I should get for a 6x2x3 enclosure. I'm looking for a bigger type boa that can stay in this enclosure its entire life.

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u/Comfortable-Snow7468 — 12 days ago
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Is my boa’s Inkbird thermostat toast?

It’s over 5 years old, and it just now started clicking on and off. It’s never done this before. Do I need a new thermostat?

u/No_Reveal3451 — 13 days ago