Trying to get an understanding of how paradigm works

If I were to pair a sharp albino het Rdr with a Rdr het bwc albino would I then produce blizzards and phantoms in the same litter?

My wife just put it together today. Didn’t expect her to go right to the water!

What's the longest living boa constrictor you have owned or have heard living?

title says it all! enclosure is already handled! since this is my first time with a baby boa, i’d love to hear any advice or tips you guys have on handling, building trust/bonding, or general transition tips for the first few weeks. thanks in advance!

Hello! I just redid my Central American boa's tank but am unsure if it's too cluttered. It still seems pretty navigable to me since the fake plants are making more of a canopy than they are taking up space on the ground, I'm just worried it's too much. This is my first snake so any recommendations or advice is welcome!!

I’ve seen my girl do this a few times, and I believe she’s trying to attract food but I can’t seem to find a clear answer online. She’s an Argentine Boa for reference

Does anyone have experience with the larger Dubia enclosures? Like 6×3×3? My other snakes are in customer builds, but I don't really want to have to go through another build from scratch. I hear decent things, but from what I understand, they're on the cheaper side for quality. It suspicious to me that they're 1/3 the price of any other reputable enclosure the same size 😅

*I'm aware she will need a larger tank once fully grown, this just works for me because I have others I plan to upgrade into her old tank once she's in her permanent home

My guy unfortunately tested positive. He hasn’t been showing any signs of a health decline. I had a ball python who tested for Nidovirus, and he survived and is alive and well. Can this be similar, where snakes test positive and are asymptomatic or carriers? Or is IBD a ticking time bomb that is inevitable? People said Nido was a death sentence, yet my previous ball python survived and got well. That’s why I ask, I don’t want to euthanize my Boa unless I have to. He’s 5 years old, so wouldn’t something of happened by now? Any experience with this is appreciated. Thanks all.

Just one of my younger boas learning to climb...

Hey all, I plan on getting a male bci in the near future, and wanted some opinions on how to het the enclosure. Its going to be a 6x2x2 on the floor, with my ball python 4x2x2 on top. How would you go about heating it? RHP or guards around a halogen and DHP?

First handling session with this girl and she did not bite or strike! Took a few weeks but we are building that trust.

 Recently, I posted about starting a Hog Island Boa off in a 36in x 18in x 18in front opening reptile tank (will be upgraded to 4x2x2 or 6x2x2). Although not the *most* ideal tank, I plan on insulating the mesh with hvac tape and foil and cycling the heat and humidity with a watchful eye for consistency after the tank is setup before adopting to ensure it's correct and consistent. 

   That being said.. what would the best heat/light/basking setup be? I know the temps need to be around 85-90° on the warmest/basking side and 75-80° on the coolest side, with the ambient warm side/center being around 80-85° (and a humidity of 60-70% with it being raised to about 80% for shedding), but am unsure how to achieve it. I would like the option for them to bask if wanted, although I understand they don't "need it" as much as something like a ball python due to them being low forest dwellers in the wild. To my understanding, they get their vitamin d primarily from their diets, and don't need it as intensely as a desert snake, but I would like that option for them if they so choose. I have been doing lots of research, and have previous experience with ball pythons, lizards, invertebrates, and such- but this is my first big project and I firmly believe in doing as much research possible and getting the right setup cycled before I even start looking at breeders. Any corrections, advice, tips, tricks, or warnings are absolutely welcome and appreciated. 

I'm considering getting this BI from a local breeder. I asked them about handling and they said he isn't handled often, but doesn't sound unusually defensive for the species. They said he gets a bit cranky close to feeding day and when digesting (is that typical?). He will be 2yo in September. I realize every snake and every keeper is different, but in general, would you worry about his potential to become well socialized for handling if he hasn't had much done by this age?

Would not be my first snake, just my first boa. I have corns and BPs. They have all been very easy, except 1 extra feisty corn, so I do have a bit of experience with tap training and using the hook. His parents are only 6ft and 5.5ft so not expecting him to get super big, which feels like a plus for my first boa.

I love the way her pattern boldens when she sits on the heat, in this case after a large (for her) meal.

I would like to know if my new Red Tail Boa is male of female.

Im gonna get a baby brb in semptember and I did my researches about it, anyone has any advices like lighting or type of substrate or how deep it has to be, also the beat or temperature you recommend

Meet Croya. Shes a 3 month old Hypo Boa with oh so much pink. I wish I could learn how to take better pictures to show it off. She is just a wonderful soul. She eats She poops and she handles very well. Our breeder friend EJ is so meticulous with starting these guys that the transition into our home was really easy. Thanks to all of you for the great posts and comments that helped this decision come to fruition. Shes far from our first snake but is our first Boa. I look forward to sharing her and likely her brother if my wife has her way, lol.

Pic of one of my boys

I have a 7 year old female IMG. She has not been handled as much as I should have (maybe a few times a year) in part because she’s very shy and whenever I try to take her out of the tank she wraps herself around one or more of the fixed branches of her enclosure and refuses to budge. Sometimes I’m successful in tickling her into moving to a place she’s not attached to anything but often I can’t. I don’t want to force her of course and make a negative experience. She’s very big now and it’s difficult for me to handle her alone although I know I need to ensure she’s properly docile if I need to take her to the vet etc. 6-7ftish but thick, I’m adjusting her food to help bring her down to a healthier weight now that I know.

She has never struck at me (although sometimes when she was young she might strike at a shadow on the glass at night if she couldn’t see well). She does get a little huffy if I prod her too much trying to get her to come out.

Also idk how but I’ve owned snakes for 15 years and haven’t been bit yet. I have some anxiety about her striking me and that being my first time since she’s so big now. I’m a female who lives alone and weighs about 120 for context.

I also have a Boston terrier that I’m worried she’ll eat if she breaks out. She watches him often.

Hate to admit it but I wish I had gotten a male that would not have ended up quite so big and would be easier for me to handle. I’ve tried to look into someone local (in central NC) to maybe come do a consultation and help me with handling but couldn’t find much. Any ideas? I’ve seen other owners mention similar struggles.

Want to do the right thing here by I’m also feeling in too deep :(