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PurraLovesJazz

PurraLovesJazz

Poofy-Headed Snake-Addict
(its worked out)

I think I may have to get rid of Kaden, my 08 hypo boa. My mom hates it, and after my dad found out that it bit me, he wants me to get rid of it. I explained to them that its just a baby and will mellow out with time (I hope) but they just dont want a biter in the house. The biggest thing for my mom is that she has a daycare, and a biting snake is just trouble waiting to happen, even if his head IS only an inch long... despite the fact that I never take him anywhere near the kids for just that reason. I only get him out in my room. My dad barely tolerates my "babies" as it is, even without the biting thing.

I guess I can understand that, and he DOES occasionally freak me out, but I love the little bugger. He's gorgeous and half the time is a total sweetheart.. and then he makes up for it by being the crabbiest, jumpiest little biter on the planet.

I really think I'll have to get rid of him, but I cant just give him back to the breeder, and I dont know what else to do with him. I'd give him to Eddie or Robbie if I could. Someone I know has experience with boas.
 
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If it really does come right down to it, I'll hold onto him until you get your own place. Then you're more than welcome to have him back. Consider it a boarding service. LOL
I'm sorry your dad isn't more understanding. My dad had a boa when he was 16. It bit him once, and bye bye snakie!
 
sorry to hear that I would take him but I don't hsvr bos experience but I sm gettin one in 6 weeks
 
that sucks, he sure is a beauty. I like that last pic...looks like he has a mustache goatee thing goin on.
 
RobbiesCornField said:
If it really does come right down to it, I'll hold onto him until you get your own place. Then you're more than welcome to have him back. Consider it a boarding service. LOL
I'm sorry your dad isn't more understanding. My dad had a boa when he was 16. It bit him once, and bye bye snakie!
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That would be amazing! I would owe you for all time! :bowdown: *bows at your feet* Of course, it would be quite a while before I move out... :(

And yes, I wish he was more understanding.. he's gotten to the point where he doesnt freak out when I get a new one, and he doesnt mind the mice in the freezer... but escaping or biting snakes is still a no-no.
 
PurraLovesJazz said:
That would be amazing! I would owe you for all time! :bowdown: *bows at your feet* Of course, it would be quite a while before I move out... :(

And yes, I wish he was more understanding.. he's gotten to the point where he doesnt freak out when I get a new one, and he doesnt mind the mice in the freezer... but escaping or biting snakes is still a no-no.
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That's only IF it comes to that, though! I don't want you to have to send him down here, but know that the option is available.

For some reason, it's always the dads that freak out more around bitey snakes. Maybe its their protective paternal instincts, or maybe its just some Neanderthalistic-machismo thing.
 
I'm really sorry.. I'm sure if Robbie or Eddie takes him you won't have to worry! They'll be taken really good care of..

Just think Robbie has room in his snake room now. Lol
 
Katie, he's just a juvenile, right? I have a lot of space and time to care for him until you're ready to take him back. I have the space and the resources to provide for him, and I have easy access to food. how long until you'd want to reclaim him? Once you move out on your own? I'm not going anywhere time soon and have a lovely foster home for him until you're ready to take him home. I'm also not that far that you couldn't visit. The offer is on the table, kiddo. I'm not going to push. I just hope things work out the best way they cah. ((((Katie))))
 
RobbiesCornField said:
That's only IF it comes to that, though! I don't want you to have to send him down here, but know that the option is available.

For some reason, it's always the dads that freak out more around bitey snakes. Maybe its their protective paternal instincts, or maybe its just some Neanderthalistic-machismo thing.
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yeah, I dont know what it is about them... personally, I think its the neanderthalistic-machismo theory.

and thanks! its nice to know there IS at least one option if I cant find anything else. I honestly dont know what I'm going to do with the little hellion.
 
Tell your dad that it was a one time thing and it is like a baby crying it happens alot as a baby and as it grows it will stop. Also show him the bite and say it caused no harm
 
How about if you offer to put a lock on the cage? Then the daycare won't be an issue. Almost all babies bite now and then - that is just how they are. But if the cage is locked, then the nobody can bother the snake, and it can't bite anyone.
 
LBoz said:
Katie, he's just a juvenile, right? I have a lot of space and time to care for him until you're ready to take him back. I have the space and the resources to provide for him, and I have easy access to food. how long until you'd want to reclaim him? Once you move out on your own? I'm not going anywhere time soon and have a lovely foster home for him until you're ready to take him home. I'm also not that far that you couldn't visit. The offer is on the table, kiddo. I'm not going to push. I just hope things work out the best way they cah. ((((Katie))))
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You'd really take him?? Gah, its good to have friends! lol you know if you were in range you'd get a glomp-hug right now.

yeah, he's just an 08 baby, I havent measured him though. pretty tiny. not sure how long it will be until I move out, but I dont see it happening any time in the near future... :( so if you did take him, it would probably be long-term... as in a couple years. or until I can convince my dad he wouldnt be a fiesty little biter anymore.
 
kathylove said:
How about if you offer to put a lock on the cage? Then the daycare won't be an issue. Almost all babies bite now and then - that is just how they are. But if the cage is locked, then the nobody can bother the snake, and it can't bite anyone.
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that is an option, but I dont think they would go for it. nobody is ever allowed in my room without permission DIRECTLY from me besides my mom and I lock the door whenever I leave. so really them getting into it isnt the problem. its just that he bites in general.
 
PurraLovesJazz said:
that is an option, but I dont think they would go for it. nobody is ever allowed in my room without permission DIRECTLY from me besides my mom and I lock the door whenever I leave. so really them getting into it isnt the problem. its just that he bites in general.
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All animals with a mouth and teeth bite. How would they eat otherwise?
 
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