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10-18-2004, 02:28 PM
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Heya guys. It's me tha blissaru
I've been chatting some people up on the local herp community trying to get myself another BCI.
And weirdness! I get offered a 6 year old 10 foot albino burmese python.
I kinda made a small promise to myself about no pythons!
but well, I love snakes sooooooooo much.
I need to read a ton more. that's for sure.
and I'm about to go for my first visit. To see if we can get along.
She has a custom build enclosure as well.
I'm apprehensive though.
Julius! I know you must have a ton of info.....
What do you guys think?
Yes take the snake
No, pythons are a freakin' armful.
duh
you know what I mean though
how is their temperment?
what should I expect.
I'm used to my extremely docile boa constrictor that was always a good snake.
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10-21-2004, 06:27 AM
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Dude dont get the burm, you should probably read this thread Need some Info. |
10-21-2004, 07:37 AM
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i think python is good too if u have enough room to place it. But, u better meet him first. so u know u can handle it or not. just read more caresheets, know more of it. After that, if u still think u can handle a giant snake, just take it. i mean why not, right?
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10-21-2004, 11:59 AM
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Python04slayer:
Lots of good points well brought up.
THankd for directing me to this
chrisballpython:
I've owned a 9 foot 40 lb boa constrictor for a few years (then she was stolen from me)
I'm pretty good with huge snakies.
I need to read more.
I need more info from people around here.
I hope others see this thread and reply.
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10-21-2004, 10:44 PM
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I took in a 10 foot burm not too long ago (recently adopted out). Reason why he was found a home is because I am the only person in the house that enjoys my snakes and will handle them.
This snake was not always a happy snake when being cleaned and fed. Having a 10 foot burm strike at you is not fun. Let alone a 18-20 footer if you get a female.
If you do not have anyone to help you I would advise against a Burm or other giant snake.
Every time I need to deal with my burm I always envisioned myself getting tagged during a SFE (stupid feeding error) and not being able to get him off of me.
I am sticking with my BCI, BCC, and Dums for now (for the big guys). 
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10-21-2004, 11:20 PM
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python04slayer posted link says it all. If you're going to take it on, at least you are not getting one as a hatchling. All the adult burms need good homes before another one is bred. You also need to isolate this snake from you ENTIRE collection.
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10-22-2004, 03:52 AM
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Over your head Blisster girl  10 feet is half grown. Come to Georgia and you can have all the boas you can carry lol |
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I would go against the burm unless your the only person that can find a good home for this animal. We all know you will take great care of it.
However if someone else was willing to take the animal that is just as capable, I personally would pass it up. Thats a huge snake and it will get bigger. Plus the food cost is very high
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10-22-2004, 12:04 PM
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thank you SOOO much guys for the really nice words and all the help.
I'm going to take your advice and let someone else that has a partner to help them handle this snake.
The idea of getting bit by such an animal IS a bit terrifying. Specially because I'll be alone with it almost always.
Not safe.
Thanks Natas, and Jules. I always repect your words you guys are my 'nake mentors.
And thanks to everyone else too. I don't know who you are. But you all seem to know what you are talking about. I did some forum stalking on yas. hehe.
Hey Jules:
Starting from:
Ottawa, ON (where I live now)
Arriving at:
Atlanta, GA
Distance:
1226.2 miles
Approximate Travel Time:
18 hours 51 mins
That's not too bad of a drive!!!
You'd really let me take some snakie heads home!?!?!?!
WOW
FOR REAL!!!!!!!!!
I gotta figure out a away to get there.
Do you have nice females? |
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