My first snake (lots of pics)

MythsBishop · #1 (**permalink**) 02-03-2004, 01:27 AM

This is my first snake!

Just got her today. The person I got her from didn't know what subspecies she is, and I dont have enough experience to tell for sure. Any one know?

LdyDrgn · #2 (**permalink**) 02-03-2004, 01:29 AM

boa constrictor imperator

pretty!

MythsBishop · #3 (**permalink**) 02-03-2004, 01:35 AM

So she is for sure a BCI? Good, I was right

And she shouldn't get bigger than about 8 foot long right?

RoYaL_619 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-03-2004, 01:36 AM

nice lookin boa, i agree with ladydragon on bci

JonnyArmani41 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-03-2004, 03:18 AM

Nice lookin snake

Ed_r · #6 (**permalink**) 02-03-2004, 03:20 AM

Yep BCI. Well they usually average 7-8' But they have been known to reach 10-11' I know my fair share of 9-10' BCI. But usually 7-8 is the norm.

MythsBishop · #7 (**permalink**) 02-03-2004, 03:38 AM

Well she is 9 years old already. Will she continue to grow? Or will this be about as long as she gets?

Ed_r · #8 (**permalink**) 02-03-2004, 03:49 AM

Snakes continue to grow their entire life. but at 9 she should have done most of her growing by now. maybe an inch here and there.

MythsBishop · #9 (**permalink**) 02-03-2004, 03:52 AM

Ok. Now if I can just get the heating right. picking up better heating lamp and heating rock tomorrow afternoon, so that should help.

Ed_r · #10 (**permalink**) 02-03-2004, 04:08 AM

NO HEAT ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!! never use a heat rock unless you want grilled boa. I think I saw your other post floating around, im sure theres some good ideas on it. Never ever use a heat rock.

MythsBishop · #11 (**permalink**) 02-03-2004, 04:09 AM

No heat rock? Every Boa manual and boa owner I have talked to have said to use a heat rock. If no heat rock what do you suggest? A heating pad?

Ed_r · #12 (**permalink**) 02-03-2004, 04:14 AM

Heat lamps are good., or undertanks heaters with a thermostat. the heaters alone get Wayyyy to hot for a snake. I'll look for your other post on heating.

MythsBishop · #13 (**permalink**) 02-03-2004, 04:15 AM

thanks

gemisnake · #14 (**permalink**) 02-03-2004, 04:17 AM

An undertank heat pad works great. Also a heat lamp or ceramic heat emitter is great. They are right, hot rocks are used best if you cut off the cord and use it as a paper weight LOL. No really though they cause really bad burns, I have had my fair share of burnt ball pythons and boas due to hot rocks, plus they dont raise the air temperature for the snake. I know lots of people and even some books still say you can use hot rocks but it is definately not worth the risk. She is a very pretty boa by the way.

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