Pyromanic
Not so new Member
So, long story short, today I went to Pets and Aquatics in Manchester to take a look at the snakes and with intentions on purchasing a Royal Python or a Dwarf Boa like a Hog Island. Instead, I came home with a one year old Boa Constrictor. Don't get me wrong, I might have got her on a bit of a whim because I fell in love, but I have done my research on Boa's in the past because one day I'd like to work with snakes completely and build a life around them.
However, that does not change the fact that Dante (I know, she's female but It's a cool name) Is my first snake.
She's currently in a small tank (She's being upgraded to a much larger and more appropriate one this Friday when it arrives) with a hot spot of 90F and a cool area of around 85F (With help from our central heating since the heat mat only reaches around 75F alone). She's just kind of chilling out, looking around, the usual.
Earlier today she regurgitated the rat she'd been fed by the people at the pet store who told me they'd fed her three or four days ago (But the rat she spat out was almost whole, making me think that she was in fact fed one or two days ago, but I'm not entirely sure).
Anyone have any good advice on caring for her? I'm well aware of the basics, feeding, handling etc. Just anything else that might help me be the best 'owner' I can be for her? I want the rest of her life to be happy, comfortable and enjoyable!
However, that does not change the fact that Dante (I know, she's female but It's a cool name) Is my first snake.
She's currently in a small tank (She's being upgraded to a much larger and more appropriate one this Friday when it arrives) with a hot spot of 90F and a cool area of around 85F (With help from our central heating since the heat mat only reaches around 75F alone). She's just kind of chilling out, looking around, the usual.
Earlier today she regurgitated the rat she'd been fed by the people at the pet store who told me they'd fed her three or four days ago (But the rat she spat out was almost whole, making me think that she was in fact fed one or two days ago, but I'm not entirely sure).
Anyone have any good advice on caring for her? I'm well aware of the basics, feeding, handling etc. Just anything else that might help me be the best 'owner' I can be for her? I want the rest of her life to be happy, comfortable and enjoyable!