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My new WC just shed (pics)

LauraV Aug 22, 2005 04:36 PM

She is one of the boas captured in Puerto Rico...from released stock. Don't know if she was released or the offspring of released boas. I received her on 08-02-05. She is about 5 feet or so and pretty trim (no real girth - I would like to see her at least the size of a soda can). She came in with mites, though I didn't notice them for a few days (glad she was in quarentine). I treated her for that. She has thus far refused f/t & live, but did shed out just last night. Her shed was poor and I had to soak her for about half an hour or so to get it off. Between the mites and having to adapt to a new environment, I understand the poor shed. I am hoping she will eat soon. She deficated a little in the water, so must have eaten a small prey animal before arriving. The seller said she ate once for him and then refused. He said he had her 3 weeks. At least the poo attests to that. Her coloring has definitely improved since the shed. If she eats, she will be a great addition.




Of course her mug is still ugly (scarred)

You can see more pics of her at the link in my signature, under Collection, then normals, or in my photo album under information.
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Delusions of Grandeur feed the EGO...

Replies (3)

LauraV Aug 22, 2005 04:43 PM

Signature link wasn't operative in the last email...to see more pics of her, try again...it should be working now.
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Delusions of Grandeur feed the EGO...

AbsoluteApril Aug 23, 2005 05:23 PM

While I'm not a big fan of WC, that laddertail would have me thinking about it! She's very nice, lots of character in that face, hee!

LauraV Aug 23, 2005 10:43 PM

She is probably an exception...There are no boas naturally in the wild where she was caught. So, the introduction of boas could have been/may eventually be destructive to that ecosystem. With her, it is unknown if she was origianlly a released animal recaptured or the offspring of released aniamals. But, in the long run, most animals released into non-native areas cause eventual problems.
While I am not pro-WC, I am not 100% against it. I know many times snakes are seen in the wild and the natives destroy them out of fear or competition. I would rather said snake make it's way into collections where it may have a chance at a life than to have it's head chopped off. But, on the flip side, I am not into raping the jungles of their resources...I am not sure where to draw the line...
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Delusions of Grandeur feed the EGO...

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