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Here are some pics of my baby boa I recently rescued from some ignorant persons freezer. She came to me with a supposed spinal kink, several layers of partial shed, and looking very malnourished. Well after 15 days I think she has come a long way. After a few good meals, a nice warm place to sleep, and daily misting/soaking she has finally shed. While it was far from complete, took 2 days, and involved a lot of help from me we managed to get it all off. Even the eye caps and tip of the tail. She has the greatest temperament I have ever seen, which is surprising considering her previous environment. I just had to share the pics with someone. The first is how she came to me (notice all the wrinkles), then in the middle of her shed, and then her shortly after completion.

You are a shinning example of a responsible herper.Wish they're where more herpers like you. Ash Lopez
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A freezer, are you serious? If so, hats off to you AND that little baby boa. Im glad it got a second chance at life. Just curious here how you managed to rescue it in the first place as whoever had it should be shot if there really is a freezer involved here.
Congrats again and Im sure wed all love to see updates in the future
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Brad Hamlin
"...when im a good snake, they sometimes throw me a rat..."
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Not the mistreatment, but the fact that you found the snake and saved it, Way too many end up in the freezer or even worse, dying slowly in the hands of ignorant and irresponsible owners. Great job!

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Amanda Burke
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Thanks everyone. I couldn't have done it with out the help of all the great members here. Between searching the archives and the replies to my original post after I rescued her I gathered enough info to at least overcome this first hurdle, but I'm afraid there are many more to overcome. This has sparked my interest in boas however, and I have just ordered a "healthy" high orange baby from Clay English. Up until lately it's only been colubrids and an iguana. I will keep you all updated on her progress, as well as post pics of my new baby when he arrives.