My wife and I are looking for a Cincinnati-area breeder to get a baby Red Tail Boa from.
We're very anxious for an addition, as we had a boa a couple years ago but due to financial trouble had to adopt him out.
We hated to do it, but it was in his best interest.
Anyway, if anyone could help us we would appreciate it greatly.
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Point in the right direction, please?
devildriver
Jul 21, 2006 09:38 PM
Replies (5)
tdr
Jul 23, 2006 12:13 PM
Your best bet may to try the All Ohio Reptile Show (www.allohioshows.com). They are held once a month, up in Columbus.
Good luck in your search,
Todd
DeanAlessandrini
Jul 24, 2006 04:21 PM
Remember that "red-tail boa" does not really mean anything, without geographic information with it.
Many pet stores call boas "red tail boas" to try to increase the value. Pretty much all boa constrictors have a reddish colored tail.
If you do not have a specific locality in mind, then you can buy a Columbian boa constrictor, (sometimes called the Columbian red-tail boa, but there is no difference) They are the most common and usually the most resonably priced.
If you want something specific ...then you look for (for example) "Peruvian Red-Tail boa", "Guyanan Red-tail boa", etc.
These animals may be very nicely colored (some are greyish or silverish or very light beige with a red tail)...but tend to be much more expensive.
You may want to do a google image search and get an idea of what you are looking for. There should certainly be some captive born boa constrictor babies at the all Ohio show.
Good luck
devildriver
Jul 25, 2006 07:20 PM
Hi thanks yeah we were planning on going to the show columbus we were just trying to get one sooner then that. But if we cant were planning on going up there in August. We bought our last snake in columbus and and we were very happy with him.
DeanAlessandrini
Jul 26, 2006 11:42 AM
Delhi Pet Center has a few baby boa constrictors for sale right now.
I think they are $100 ea...that's not a bad price.
toad112081
Jul 29, 2006 12:21 AM
I don't know if you are willing to travel to northern kentucky or not but, there is a new exotic pet store on dixie hwy in erlanger. (right across from Autozone) They have some nice babies for $75. I think I have their number and or email address if you're interested.
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