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I just gotten a rock from someone that did not want it any more
he said it was mean but he seems fine to me just feed him two large mice yesterday . I was wondering if anyone had any tips on the rocks i have a burm and to RT boas. I think they are just like the burms as far as the care but i am just checking .Thanks for any input.

I have heard alot from people who have and they are more aggro for the most part. I am not saying that there are no tame ones but for the most part they are a little more.... Protective. People used to say the same about retics but now look how popular they are now. You should work with it alot.
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Justin

As far as husbandry, it is the same as a Burm. As far as temperment, *generally* they are known to be more aggressive. You do NOT want to come in contact with a wild Rock. Of course raising it since it is a hatchling will drastically improve its chances of being much more docile. They are also known to be very intelligent. I would love to see some pics of yours. How big is he/she.

>>I just gotten a rock from someone that did not want it any more
>>he said it was mean but he seems fine to me just feed him two large mice yesterday . I was wondering if anyone had any tips on the rocks i have a burm and to RT boas. I think they are just like the burms as far as the care but i am just checking .Thanks for any input.

While I am not an expert on rock pythons I do keep one currently and have had experience with them. The temperment can be a bit advanced (for lack of better term) but I have seen variation. My rock has yet to attempt to strike any human but I by no means will ever take this for granted. The care is roughly the same as a burm but they are native much further from the equator. They are still pretty easy RI catchers though so keep your temps above 80 F. I think you are very lucky to get the snake if you are equipt to care for it because I believe them to be one of the most under rated snakes in the hobby. I also have found them to be pretty intelligent and it is one of the only snakes I have that does not start stiking at everything the second food comes in the room and if a great feeder. Stay on your toes because I think they will be fully aware when they are capable of intimidating you. I am falling in love with my P.sebae so I give you Congratulations for your new companion.

Hi everyone,

Thanks Everyone for your input. someone asked how big he is he is about 28 inches and ihave him in a 2x2x48 inclosure now
but i plan on putting my redtail in there and building the rock a new one 2x2x72 . I have held him 3 or 4 times and he did not bite me he very active.If i new how to post a picture i would
if anyone knows let me know i will thanks.