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Considering a Blood Python.

RobbiesCornField said:
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/465/product.web

Tong feeding and hook training, hook training, hook training. But then again, burms are also (in general) MUCH more docile than bloods. That's one of the reasons I didn't get a retic instead of a burm.

I also have boas, and even though they're not quite at the size I need a second person, I always prefer having one whenever I take them out.

For any large boid, I would recommend that the handling assistant be an adult, especially in your case. I also think you should have to be an adult to own any large constrictor, but that's just me.
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Well Boas and Burms can be monsters. I will order those gloves before I get the snake If I even get it. I said I would only get it out when my brother is home. I also will have other thing in place to make sure the snake and I are safe. I am still doing reasearch though

Tammy Jenkins said:
It's rare that I post here but the topic caught my eye. IF you decide to purchase a blood you might end up dealing with something like this....

https://www.proexotics.com/retail_products/Pythons/new_python/borneo_blood_big_3-22-02.jpg

Gloves and a shield wouldn't be enough for me, but that's me.
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Well the snake looks nice. I would be looking at a male because in boids there is a degree of sexual dimorphisim. Gloves, tongs, and a nice shield would work for me.
 
ceduke said:
We had bloods (youngsters and adults) at a place where I used to work, and they were unpredictable. Even the ones that were handled daily. Not really mean, just moody. I was OK handling their scary FWCs with hooks, but I stayed away from the bloods.
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That sounds like a Blood Python to me! LOL. I will deffinatly handle mine alot hopefully if I handle it alot I think I can tame it down. I did it with jasmine!
 
snakemaster24 said:
Well Boas and Burms can be monsters. I will order those gloves before I get the snake If I even get it. I said I would only get it out when my brother is home. I also will have other thing in place to make sure the snake and I are safe. I am still doing reasearch though
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Oh trust me! I know they can be! LOL. How old is your brother? (Just asking)

I would also like to thank you for being open to advice, and listening to what we have to say. It's definitely a nice change of pace.
 
My brother is 14 and huge for his age! No kidding he would be a good line backer! I am open to advice so I don't make a mistake. I am posting this thread on a few more forums to get thier advice and I will be calling some breeders. Talking to some at shows before the one I go to for my Bday.
 
That bloody hand looked just like my hand did after my beardie clamped down on me! And if it hurts as bad as THAT did,then,bud,you're in for a lot of hurtin'. I have scarring and slight numbness STILL and that was months ago. I have a very large,heavy boa and he's puppy dog tame and yet my kids have never even come close to handling him. Something else to consider is the fact that some snakes just do not like some people for unknown reasons. My boa HATES my daughter with a passion and will actually strike the glass at her when she walks by. He tolerates me handling him but if he's dark then he immediately wraps around my throat. Matt ALWAYS has to be in the room when I have him out. However, Hades LOVES my boys and Matt. There's no explanation for it. What happens when the blood decides "Hey! I really DO NOT like your brother!"? I would reconsider your 14 year old brother as your handling partner. Is your brother going to be willing to do what has to be done to save you if need be? Your brother may look like a line-backer but looks aren't everything. Matt can lift a car off the dang ground and look at him!

I'm not bashing at all! Don't take it that way! I'm only throwing out some scenarios that I've had to deal with with the larger heavier snakes.
 
I am really considering the snake. I also have my mom who would help if something like that happened. Thanks for the tip!
 
i would say a 14 year old is also not a good enough 2nd handler to have around. im not saying hes not big for his age or a quick thinker. but theres some things that come with age. like keeping calm and reacting to things in the proper manner. his mind might be off on some other tangent and you could be wrapped up and need his help but he isnt on the ball enough to help out. no discredit to him at all. just that with age comes experience and maturity to deal with tougher decisions quicker.

i still say that you would be capable of owning a blood and taming it down. they do hit hard. and they arent forgiving. and not all of them are gonna tame down. my buddy is lucky that his blood is a very nice male. he is a prick during breeding season and when we handle him them it feels like we have to tackle him and hold him down while his girlfriend hurries in and cleans the cage. and now that im not there to help his dad is ticked that he has to help him. and he has him hook trained. we tap him on the head every time we open the cage, even to change the water so as to tell him, hi, were in your territory and were showing you its nothing to strike at. tongs work, but what happens when your tongs get taken with the food someday unexpectedly and you have to reach in between him and his rat. so i say if you can find someone more adult to be around for handling and you get a baby male. you have better chances at learning more before you get females someday. these snakes are awesome though. i love their look. i myself will not own one for quite some time as they are a handful and i have noone to help me out. and min is right, beardie bites hurt a lot. my male got me good a few months ago and it sucked.

so keep your options open. i am not saying do not do it. many breeders you talk to are also just trying to sell so they may say oh yeah dont worry theyre puppy dogs. so do not trust everyone. just research a ton, and think about it thoroughly. is my advice.
 
Too big, too strong, too feisty! Not that some aren't, and I am in no position to tell you what to do, but I personally wouldn't go out and get one. I don't even find them all that appealing, but hey, to each their own :).

Good luck, and hopefully you make the right decision. I do applaud you for taking the advice given, and you are doing so humbly, that will always elicit the best advice.
 
Thanks for the advice. I have decided when it is an adult I will do a custom cage. Depending on size the cage will be a 4x3x2 or a 4x4x2. I will have a food hatch that leads to a small raised platform for the rat. I think I am going to get it. I still have some bases to cover but when november comes I am going for it.
 
I seem to be attraced to snakes that are big, fiesty, and semi ugly. In many peoples eyes those snakes are GROSS but in my eyes they are smart and impressive snakes that I will gladly take on, after due reasearch. Of course I do own the stinky snake!
 
snakemaster24 said:
I seem to be attraced to snakes that are big, fiesty, and semi ugly. In many peoples eyes those snakes are GROSS but in my eyes they are smart and impressive snakes that I will gladly take on, after due reasearch. Of course I do own the stinky snake!
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and you got that right. they are very gorgeous. and dont let them fool you, very smart. so make sure that their cages are secure. cause they can push a ton.
 
David. One question for you. How will you be able to hold a "strike shield" in one hand and still be able to handle a snake of that size?
 
I have made my choice.......I will be getting a MALE Blood Python. I will get the youngest one I can and start it is a 28qt sterilite and move it to a 4x3x2 later on
 
snakemom1961 said:
David. One question for you. How will you be able to hold a "strike shield" in one hand and still be able to handle a snake of that size?
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Ummmm you use the strike shield when you go to move stuff in the cage. also when it is a baby I am gonna use some wussie gloves
 
David, you have a tendency to want the uncommon snakes simply because they are uncommon. That's not a good reason on it's own, and in these experiments of yours both you and the snake have quite a bit to lose.
I would say wait- at -least- 6 months from the first time you feel like you really want one.
In the meantime make sure you read the books about the subject and if at all possible, go and care for blood pythons in someone else's collection- feed them, handle, etc- get hands on experience.

If you will still want one- after you have patiently waited -and- considered all there is to consider... I think only then will your decision be a mature one driven by the right considerations rather than impulsive "I wants it dad"

Not trying to be mean mate, but we have back here so many goofs who go out and buy female BCI, Burmese pythons and a few even try to go for Anacondas or Reticulated pythons. In my book, Blood pythons are just as worse as a fully grown female BCI
 
Oren I think you have me all twisted. I love corns. I love the genetics, I love the snakes but I am not an average keeper. I like to branch out. I have worked with a few bloods in the past. I get uncommon snakes because they appeal to me not because they are "Totally Rad bro!" I have been considering one since Last november when I got my heralds.
 
BTW I do appreciate your advice and I would rep ya but I have given out to much in the last 24 so I will rep ya ASAP!
 
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