Last night, my neighbor, the animal control officer, came over bearing gifts. He had gone to pick up a dog at a house, and they gave him an extra animal to take. He told me if I didn't want it, they were gonna euthenize it. So, of course, I had to take it. I am guessing this is a common boa? It is definately under fed. I am gonna plump it up some, and try to rehome it.
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Lucky Boa
ssshane
Aug 23, 2007 02:26 PM
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killr_silhouette
Aug 23, 2007 03:16 PM
aww!
it sure is a good thing you took it!
it looks young, its sad that they would have put it down 
how is it's temperment?
even if it's a common, its still gorgeous...very dark!
good luck!
jessica
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ssshane
Aug 23, 2007 03:48 PM
It isnt too bad. It hissed a little when I grabbed it out of the back of the metal box with the tongs. But after I grabbed it with my hands, it wasn't too bad. Usually I wait a few days before feeding a new snake. But this may be an exception. I agree, a few good meals, and a few sheds, it should be fine. I will find out its sex in the next few days. No rush on that.
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TnK
Aug 23, 2007 05:06 PM
No doubt ! let it chill for a few days before feeding or pressing any human interaction.That nose rub scar looks pretty wicked Can it breath ok thru its nostrils? Any sign of open mouth breathing?
People generally get to excited on new arrival rescues and expect or assume to much to soon.
Best Of Luck !
TnK
>>It isnt too bad. It hissed a little when I grabbed it out of the back of the metal box with the tongs. But after I grabbed it with my hands, it wasn't too bad. Usually I wait a few days before feeding a new snake. But this may be an exception. I agree, a few good meals, and a few sheds, it should be fine. I will find out its sex in the next few days. No rush on that.
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TnK
Aug 23, 2007 03:37 PM
Acouple of good meals and a shed or two wouldnt hurt that guy abit
WTG 
TnK
killr_silhouette
Aug 23, 2007 04:17 PM
how old do you think he/she is?
it looks to be young, but definately not a baby?
a little hissing isnt bad at all considering what he may have been through
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0.1.0 Hogg Island Boa
0.1.0 Albino Columbian Boa
1.0.0 Carpet Python
0.0.1 Red Albino Cornsnake
0.0.1 Aberrant California Kingsnake
1.0.0 Greek Tortoise
1.0.0 Normal Leopard Gecko
0.0.1 ?????? Leopard Gecko
1.0.0 Leopard Toad
2.2.0 Dogs
1.1.0 Cats
1.0.0 Rabbit
1.0.0 Gerbil
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