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Postby KidBluey » Sun May 15, 2011 6:08 pm

After doing some more talking with my mom about getting a boa constrictor, my choice changed. She will not let me store frozen thawed or pre killed mice anywhere in the house. It's dangerous to feed live rodents to snakes in captivity and I don't want to take any chances so I've decided to start saving up for my bluey I'll be getting next month. My birthday is in 10 more days so hopefully, I'll have the right amount of money to get everything I will need. The enclosure I am getting is a 36x20x13 with a built in incandescent light fixture is $125 and the bluey I am getting costs the same so that's $250 already! Hopefully, an extra $50 will be enough to get the rest of the supplies.

Wish me luck everyone! I'll be sure to keep everyone updated.
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Postby robere » Sun May 15, 2011 7:15 pm

I've owned many Boas. I love snakes, but the Bluey's are more entertaining. I'm sure lots of parents dont want the mice in the freezer.
Good luck. You'll love the BTS. The closer they get to adulthood, the more fun they get.
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Postby simon4563 » Mon May 16, 2011 5:27 am

ive had a few boas and after purchasing my first BTS on saturday past, i can assure you the BTS is more fun and has a lot more personality.
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Postby Edward » Mon May 16, 2011 8:55 am

:goodluck:
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Postby Fatal_S » Mon May 16, 2011 10:53 pm

If there's a pet store nearby that sells F/T rats, you could simply buy the meal each week and thus avoid having to store the rats at home. Just an option to consider if you really wanted the boa. Plus, if the parents allow that, they'll likely get used to it and soon you could store one or two if you wanted.

I still think blueys are way better though, but boas are great too.
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Postby Zach » Tue May 17, 2011 8:07 pm

Good luck!

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Postby WeatherMan_Tom » Thu May 19, 2011 10:33 pm

My mom had a boa when I was younger. She fed it live rats and the rat did bite her tail. (her being the snake)

But I was in the same boat. I almost got a python. But once I saw the BTS at the reptile expo, I feel in love. My bts is awesome. My best friend now!
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