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It was 5 degrees here yesterday morning!

boaphile Nov 28, 2007 04:11 PM

So yesterday November 27th I wake up and find it is cold out. I mean, it is 5 degrees here in the Northland! 5 degrees! Now that's cold! So how can you breed Boas in a place that is 5 degrees you ask? Well, we have a furnace. The thermostat that runs that furnace is set at 77 degrees and the Boa room stays at that temp all the time. Day and night 77 degrees. That's correct, I still do not cool my Boas. I do turn off the heat in the cages at night but I do that all year around. So a night time drop, but the room stays the same all the time.

So what do Boas do when it's 5 degrees outside in the frozen wasteland of Minnesota? I'm glad you asked because this, apparently, is what they like to do:

and this:

and this:

and this:

and this:

and this:

and this:

Plus this Monster Tail Hypo is very very thick and on the verge of ovulating very soon:

But most importantly of all finally the little Motley figured out what it was that he was supposed to be doing:

You just can't imagine how nervous I am about this one. This girl is so bag and the most beautiful Boa I think I have personally ever seen. I just can't wait to see the babies that we might get if we are really fortunate with this breeding.

Time will tell right?
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Replies (13)

danktat Nov 28, 2007 04:34 PM

Temps have been dipping here too. Maybe that is why my lazy males are getting a little motivation as well Good luck with yours.
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TimS Nov 28, 2007 05:10 PM

wow glad the 5 hasnt hit here yet in WI cold but nothing that bad yet congrats on your lock ups look like those pairings are gonna make some killer babies

fgs Nov 28, 2007 05:49 PM

WOW!!! Jeff:

I guess you've proven that it's never too cold for our boas to feel the heat.

How exciting to have all of that action going on. That motley is sure proving himself. You should call him little big man.

Always be patient.

Brian

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Daniel Klopson Nov 28, 2007 06:52 PM

The world may stop turning! I would love to see those babies!

TnK Nov 28, 2007 09:07 PM

Some people "DO TEND" to be pretty THICK when it comes to Boa temps,ours thrive at just slightly over 80* here,YEAR ROUND !!

Best of Luck !
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Salmonboa.com Nov 28, 2007 11:17 PM

That last one Jeff- whoa! Good luck on all of them, but that last one will be greatness!

John

boaphile Nov 29, 2007 12:36 PM

That second female down was born down at your place at Salmon Boa you know. Recognize her?
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ceniceros Nov 28, 2007 11:17 PM

Wow... thanks for sharing those pics.
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Sharpman Nov 29, 2007 12:41 AM

good luck with them all , hope you have the best season ever in 2008

kblumenthal Nov 29, 2007 07:20 AM

Best of luck this season Jeff, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you - especially with the last one!!
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chris nicholas Nov 29, 2007 10:07 AM

is that what I think that is? Great idea, I need those.

Chris Nicholas

jscrick Nov 29, 2007 11:10 AM

Is the 4th pic down 2 different Peruvians? I love the dark ones.
jsc
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boaphile Nov 29, 2007 12:38 PM

I love the Peruvians too. All kinds. Dark ones. Light ones. In between ones. The unusual aberrant ones.


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