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are in the boa forum...I could take up tons of space here but I think its best to limit my non-corn posts.lol.

Anyway, Go Check out the Boa Forum...I really think 'mini' boas are the corns of the future.lol. Cay Caulkers, Nicaraguans, Hog Islands, Solomon Island Boas, Sonoran Desert Boas and more...

Here is an Anery female I recently picked up...ENJOY

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Sincerely,
Jason
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My Website:
www.members.aol.com/northeastsnakes

Too many snakes to list in my signature anymore.

I checked out you pics over on the boa forum.
Those are some extremely nice looking snakes.
I think I am partial to the nicaraguans.
Not sure why, just something about them.
How large do they get and what is the average price?
thanks

just to keep it on topic

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Corn snakes and rat snakes..No one can have just one.
"resistance is futile"
Jimmy (draybar)

Jimmy,
The males stay smaller (around 3.5 ft) while females get a little bigger 4-5 ft. Of course there are always exceptions to any size rule. I purchased my first pair of nics from Ben Seigal for $50 each or $100 for a 1.1 pair. I was so pleased with them that I ordered another pair from Ben just weeks later. They are well worth it given their variation in color and pattern. Temperament is okay too. Only thing about them is 3 of my 4 nics will only eat live mice. I got one to switch over successfully but the other 3 are holding out.lol. Of course, I have been so busy with teaching that I haven't really had the proper time to try switching them over to f/t. Oh, also, I heard somewhere that Ben Seigal takes the cream of the crop from the farm-hatched imported nics so there is no real worries about getting a poor animal. I don't know why they aren't selling for more. In fact, I see many people buy from Ben then turn around and sell the nics for alot more....$1-300 a piece. Check it out and you'll be surprised how happy you'll be with them.
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Sincerely,
Jason
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My Website:
www.members.aol.com/northeastsnakes

Too many snakes to list in my signature anymore.

They are all such beautiful snakes....I can see how you could get addicted to the smaller boas. I especially like the Cay Caulker boas, in fact, I was thinking of checking into them this summer, but I never did. How big do they actually get, and are they hard to find? I don't believe I have ever seen any in this area.

The larger size is actually what has kept me away from the boas. I do think that all of them are AWESOME, but I don't think I would be able to handle a 6-7 foot BCI by myself. (I am only 5'3" and I don't think I could lift one out of a cage)

Someday I would love to have such a gorgeous snake. I REALLY love the eyes of the boas, they are just so cool looking.

Congrats on those beauties and keep posting those gorgeous pics.

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Paula
19 Corns,6 Ratsnakes, 1 Ball Python, 2 Hognose
Snake Addict
www.tlcreptiles.net

Cay Caulkers are extremely rare. Very few people offer them for sale. Mine came from Scott at Amazon Reptile Center and he bought them from a friend who got the parents from Gus at RioBravoReptiles. They only get about 3.5 ft max. They really are the smallest of all the boas. For their rarity in collections, the prices aren't too bad. I think I paid $350 for the pair. Scott at Amazon bought the rest of his friend's litter and may still have another pair left for sale. I like them because they naturally look like they're anerys.

I hear ya about the larger size in boas. I have been back and forth with that for awhile and well, I gave in b/c some are just so beautiful. My argentine boas are going to be my largest snakes in my collection with a size of over 7 ft...but thats years away.

I think what it comes down to for me is safety and awareness. If you work with any snake over 6 feet, you have to be on the ball when working with them. I simply have one rule, DON'T TRUST THEM! They are afterall, wild animals...and as such they can be somewhat unpredictable. And its not a matter of getting constricted or suffocated to death (well maybe with some boas) but more so getting bitten and needing stitches. I wear glasses so I'm not too worried about eyes but some people wear goggles when working with larger snakes. And you never know...my male subadult ringed python has recently taken a 180 degree turn with his personality and now won't let me hold him anymore, ever. I use hooks with alot of stuff anymore b/c all I have time for is moving them to clean just before feeding...which is bad since I'm reversing any acclimation to handling.

I have a few boas that are simply wierd about their aggressive behavior. My one hog only attacks when she is in her cage...once I get her out, she's fine and can be handled...but its the initial reaching in that can be tricky.lol.

Overall, I'm glad I did it but I'll be sure to make my new reptile room escape proof for safety reasons. I'm moving in 2 more weeks so I'll be super busy till november.
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Sincerely,
Jason
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My Website:
www.members.aol.com/northeastsnakes

Too many snakes to list in my signature anymore.

heres a pic of one of my new babies.