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My old male Brazilian rainbow boa died two days ago. I only ever had two of this species, but after he killed his prospective mate (a post about that here), I didn’t replace her. Outside of that major mistake of his, he was a gentle, easy-going animal who was very easy to maintain over the years. Within the past year, bony spinal overgrowths were beginning to paralyze him and I knew I’d have to euthanize him soon, but he died before I did so. I’m hoping the necropsy and histopathology will reveal more. But considering he lived 22 years, I have no regrets.

-Joan

Joan,
I'm sorry to hear about your pet. 22 years is pretty damn good. I'm betting he had a good run and a good keeper.
Do you think you'll get another?
Paul

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Joan,
. You did very well keeping him that long. There are getting to be lots of captive snakes over 10 but not so many over 20.
Jeff

>>My old male Brazilian rainbow boa died two days ago. I only ever had two of this species, but after he killed his prospective mate (a post about that here), I didn’t replace her. Outside of that major mistake of his, he was a gentle, easy-going animal who was very easy to maintain over the years. Within the past year, bony spinal overgrowths were beginning to paralyze him and I knew I’d have to euthanize him soon, but he died before I did so. I’m hoping the necropsy and histopathology will reveal more. But considering he lived 22 years, I have no regrets.
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>>-Joan
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