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01-28-2008, 05:03 AM
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burm, or anaconda
i think i'm going to take the next step up. i have 3 boas, 1 blood, 1 ball python, a cool little splendida king snake, but i want 1 that just mine, my girlfriend claimed the biggest boa. 6 months ago she would'nt be in the same room with a snake. now she loves em all. i think i broke her. anyway. what are the opinions out there, burm, or anaconda.
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01-28-2008, 05:08 AM
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Re: burm, or anaconda
As long as you know what you are getting into and are prepared, either one would be fine.
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01-28-2008, 05:09 AM
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Re: burm, or anaconda
This doesn't really seem like 'the next step' to me.
Give it time. Years.
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01-28-2008, 05:09 AM
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Re: burm, or anaconda
i should say i'm leaning towards the yellow anaconda. greens get way to big.
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01-28-2008, 05:12 AM
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Re: burm, or anaconda
If you do get one, keep a log of all of your expenses. I'm curious.
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01-28-2008, 05:13 AM
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Re: burm, or anaconda
most yellows I've seen have a very fiesty attitude. That doesn't mean burms won't (my Apep thinks he can take me on at 4') but it's worth taking note.
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01-28-2008, 05:28 AM
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Re: burm, or anaconda
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Originally Posted by jonjoyb
i think i'm going to take the next step up. i have 3 boas, 1 blood, 1 ball python, a cool little splendida king snake, but i want 1 that just mine, my girlfriend claimed the biggest boa. 6 months ago she would'nt be in the same room with a snake. now she loves em all. i think i broke her. anyway. what are the opinions out there, burm, or anaconda.
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Do not get an Anaconda. This is one snake that you must be very prepared for "time with other giants is a must". Their unmatched power, their size, and often sparatic feeding behavior makes them a boa for someone who is ready for a real nail biteing challange every week.
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01-29-2008, 04:18 AM
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Re: burm, or anaconda
A yellow would be more difficult than a burm but smaller and less dangerous. How ever 2 experienced keepers are a must to be present at all times when dealing with a snake over 6 feet.
Wait until your boa is 8+ feet then decide if you could handle a mean snake 2-4 times as long.
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01-29-2008, 03:05 PM
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Re: burm, or anaconda
I am writing a group of articles called "The Intermediate Keeper Series". You won't find burms or anacondas on any of those. I will be adding another species sometime this week... Glance through there and see if you see anything that takes your interest... I recommend bloods and short tails as they have the length of a ball, but the girth of a burm.
http://redtailboa.net/forums/interme...keeper-series/
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01-29-2008, 03:23 PM
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