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aliaime Oct 05, 2005 04:22 PM

I was handling my Peruvian Red-tail Boa and I noticed when she slithers across my hand and tightens up, I can feel her scales/bones cracking...is that normal?
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davel Oct 05, 2005 04:25 PM

I may have heard that uncomfortable noise before when I handled a "full" animal...which is not advised.
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Dave Lee

aliaime Oct 06, 2005 12:09 PM

Appreciate it...
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cnb2 Oct 06, 2005 12:13 PM

I have also heard this from one salmon female I have. She is difficult at times and likes to tighten up and squeeze me as hard as she can. She's only 18 months old. Can't wait till she's grown. lol.

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