eorr53:

I think this is my favorite boa I’ve seen yet, and there have been some stunners on this thread. If she goes missing, ignore the wiggly boa shaped lump in my backpack haha

Getting pictures of the boas is a piece of cake compared to my bulls and pines. I set them down on the ground and they are off to the races.

The color on all of them is pretty fantastic. Even the female VPI, while not overly saturated, has some nice subtle pinks on her head and the contrast created by the dark markings is pretty cool looking.

Smaller boa species often get overlooked and are terribly underrated IMO, even as someone who prefers larger snakes. I really hope to keep and breed some viper boas down the line!

It’s great that she’ll stay small and managable for you, let you enjoy your boas in a bite-sized package!

Here’s hoping it’s nothing nefarious going on and your boa made it to his destination safe and sound!

At least this boa is not too large for me to handle!

@caron What a gorgeous little lady!! These guys are such neat litte boas, up there with viper boas for me in terms of how cool they are. I hope she thrives for you!

For reference of what I get to look forward to as she grows, here’s mom and dad;

Hands down one of the prettiest boa species, IMO!

Edit to add: I’m soooo jealous of you right now!

I’m sure everything is fine……

Have you tried contacting the buyer?

For the fogger I would look into a small battery backup like they have for computers or some medical devices. It should keep the fogger running smoothly during the hiccups.

I hope everyone has been well and enjoying spring! Been busy over here with breeding season for my pituophis (should have three females droping eggs here very soon ) but the boas are still growing and doing their thing.

Several weeks back I added a group of VPI/Carbon stock from Boaffliction. These guys/gals are super nice and I’m really excited to get in on this project.

22 0.1 VPI 66% het Carbon. I love the look of this girl with the dark and aberrant markings.

23 1.0 Aztec Jungle het VPI ph Carbon

24 1.0 Hypo (PDMT) het Carbon 66% het VPI (this guy was actually produced by Chaz at LowKey but came to me through Boaffliction)

25 0.1 Labyrinth het VPI & Carbon

Really excited to add these but on the flip side I had to make some tough choices to reduce some numbers. My ferrari anery female (Pickles) has already found a new home.

I am also going to be moving this guy. He’s a 25 Pastel (PDMT/PP/RC) VPI from Corey at Comp Constrictors. He’s adding color with every shed so I’m a little bummed I won’t be able keep him around to see how he looks a year from now.

I got a few boas in shed at the moment, so I’ll get some updated pics of them to share with everyone soon.

It’s so obvious from how you talked about him that Gak was so incredibly loved and had a wonderful life with you and your mom.

Sending you lots of love and virtual hugs.

It’s not going to instantly drop his box temps. Still will take a bit of time.

I do always worry about my little guys when I send them off though so I totally get the nerves.

I take this sort of thing very very hard, and have big emotional responses to them, so you helped me more than you could ever know, thank you

cmills:

My heart hurts so badly - I truly thought I had a bit more time

My sweet Claire child, my heart hurts for you as if there is a vise around it clamping tightly. If I close my eyes I can see you on the floor wracked with guttural pain. I felt as you are experiencing now, the literal knife in the chest empty bottomless pit of sadness when I gave up my little fur baby Scooter. Life experiencing death of your innocent fragile beloved little creature just sucks.

Crying is therapeutic so cry as much as you feel the need. Your best friend is time though. Each day will push you further past your grief. Gak is stealthily beginning his new journey at Rainbow Bridge where there are thousands more just like him. He’s one happy boy.

Even if you had had a little more time it wouldn’t have been enough. There never is enough time in these situations. I know you would love to have seen him once more as you said. But what better place other than your lap for him to be in when he crossed over. I truly wish I could put my arms around you right now. You have got a big support group here. You don’t have to carry this burden alone……

Gak passed away this evening at 8:55pm. My mum noticed he was looking a little off, and picked him up to sit on the sofa and watch TV, his favorite. After a few minutes, his breathing slowed and then stopped.

We think it was old age, he had no repiratory distress, and no symptoms of anything wrong other than being lethargic and uninterested in food for a few days up until today.

I truly hope he passed without pain, and that he was warm and happy. The fact that he, as a lizard, passed away on her lap tells me he did feel safe, and that is a tiny glimmer of light right now.

I am truly devastated - like throwing up and sobbing on the floor. I adopted this animal from my middle school when I was in 7th grade, he has been with me for almost half of my life.

He was an adult when I adopted him, minimum 2 years old, and he lived 10 years with us, which is I think pretty good for a leo of unknown origin, breeding, or early life care - especially since he was very likely a box store purchase.

I am so so so sad, and I wish I could have given him one last scratch on the base of his tail like he liked, but I am thankful he passed in the arms of my loving mom.

I will post some of my favorite pictures tomorrow if I feel better, and the plan is to bury him in our garden with a yellow flower planted above him.

My heart hurts so badly - I truly thought I had a bit more time

My other pairing has been separated as Togepi has gone into blue now.