WELCOME TO THE 3rd EDITION OF THE WEEK IN REVIEW:
First, I want to give a BIG thanks to Tosha in the BP forum for starting the week in review(WIR). So if you have some free time, go check out her original WIR posts about those crazy egg layers.

THINGS TO CONSIDER:
Not too much to consider this week EXCEPT the large amount of pics posted! Pictures this past week were out of this world. This year will continue to get better and better! Very exciting times ahead!

Breeding Age vs Size Most agree that age is most important.

Someone mentioned how everyone gets hung-up on buying from big name breeders when a lot of small timers produce boas of equal quality. However, I cannot find the post where this discussion took place. If anyone can link it in a reply, I would appreciate it since it was rather informative. Whoever you decide to buy from in 2006, remember to do your homework!

What makes a Surinam a Surinam?

Has anyone tried diatomaceous earth for treating mites?

SnoGlo Debate
What will they look like? Only time will tell.

QUOTE and TIP OF THE WEEK (all in one):
Joe’s (bcijoe) quality advice on getting boas to breed:
“Dim the lights, light some candles, and play some Barry White”

LONGEST THREAD OF THE WEEK:
Beauty is in the EYE of the Beholder
Lots of cool eye close-up pics!

More pics of Cherry 05 SuperSalmons Posted by Locolizards

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK:
A TON OF PHOTOS THIS WEEK...DIAL-UP'ers BE PATIENT, ITS WORTH THE WAIT!
The coolest PIC this week goes to Gus at RioBravoReptiles. An older pic but still fantastic! (BCC eye shot)
If you don’t have an EYE for detail, then you may need to get your EYES checked! LOL Don’t feel bad…I’m also guilty of overlooking it about 2 or 3 times!

Hog Island Boas just don’t get any better than this! Nice Pics John! (cbreps)

Okay…maybe they do get better.lol


The photography by Celia Chien is 2nd to none! Too many pics to post but check out her collection pics thread… Celias Pics (OFF TOPIC..my 100%het piebald male BP from Sean and Celia is going to town for his 1st breeding. Woohoo!)
Here’s another amazing pic posted by Celia:

Bigredtails…cool hog!


T Positive by Tracy Barker…PLEASE POST MORE...PLEASE?


BciJoe, Very Cool Contrasting Photo! I love the TPos trait!


Andy (AJF Reptiles) started the week off by showing us Collection Pics of his amazing boas.


Brian Ott’s amazing new additions…

More Pics Here

Chuck…put a wig and some make-up on this snake and you’ve got Gene Simmons! (yes, I know its a rodent tail)


Now that’s a cool Anery Joe! As stated in the thread, Anerys really are under-rated. Just wait until someone discovers the Type 3 Anery! muuwaahahahahaha

Whats Black, Grey & White all over? (you can find more anery pics here)

Killer Sunglow Mike Panichi! (is he reading the comics?)


Corn Island boa & Suri from Gus at RioBravoReptiles! Amazing beauties!



Cool longicauda - micahdenton


I’m not sure what this is, but it just looks WRONG!


Cool Pic BenR79


Ed Lilley (constrictorsnorthwest) showing off his new, large girl. Ed is now gonna have to add a new model to his line of cages for festively larger boas like this!

(Photos above are in no particular order)

THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD:
DAYTONA 2006! August 18-20 (maybe my wife will let me go this year...haha...yeah right!)

Hypo Arabesque Het Albino Breeding a Motley Het Albino by Jeremy Stone

Or…..


BREEDINGS:
When are your 06 litters due?

Dude…that’s just WRONG! texhiss


HOLY COW! Arabesque het for albino X possible SuperSunglow
Thanks for sharing John (salmonboas.com)


Haha…didn’t know where else to put this picture John! Will the offspring from this pairing be hets? Who knows? LOL


Brendan’s 1st time breeding boas….You’ve gotta check these out!
Brendens boas breeding

Best of Luck Ryan of www.topnotchboas.com Arab/Albino/Sunglow love-making threesome

RUMORS: No rumors this week. Sorry

THINGS THAT SUCK:
Rehabilitating Imported Boas (Too much time/money, bottom-line: stick with captive born and bred)

Aspen Shavings in your bikini! Yeah, that’s right!

UNANSWERED POSTS:
Harlequin Boa! - topnotchboas

Sperm Retention

web cams

WELCOME NEWCOMERS and LURKERS: YAY! LOTS THIS WEEK!
Welcome caroleD to the boa forum. You will forever be known as “the 3-fingered boa girl” j/k. You sure stirred up some interesting responses! There seems to be more women than ever at herp shows these days (not that I’m looking). Unfortunately, my wife is not one of them. She loves turtles/lizards but only tolerates snakes....I think she'll get more into herps again when I hopefully produce her favs like pied BPs. Anyway, That is one nice boa too! Any breeding plans? (for your boa!)


Welcome Red (gothpython)!
Nice Pics of your collection!

Welcome Amber (Liann)
Nice Pics of your future boas
POST more pics after you get your new boas settled in.

FINAL THOUGHTS:
One goal for the WIR is to get newcomers or lurkers to post more frequently. Otherwise they'll silently read but rarely post or contribute. I'll try to include as many people as possible in the WIR but I feel bad if/when I leave someone out. If you think I missed a worthy pic or a link, please reply with it so that others can enjoy it too. Once again, THANK YOU FOR READING!
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Sincerely, Jason
www.NortheastSnakes.com
NortheastSnakes@aol.com

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