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blind boas
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ted zalewski
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it didn't come out the 1st. time. ok, can some please help me what is the proper care for albino boa constrictors with no eyes. cage size(bigger or smaller then normal,etc...)
Tripple H Herps
Crotalus Sapien
Well, first I would like to ask. Where did the blind albino come from? Also, you do not plan to breed it right?...now for care, I would think the requirements would be roughly the same. I would place his head in his water every other day to make sure he recognizes that the water is there. Tank size shouldn't matter much. Give him a hide incase it feels stressed...(At least I would feel stressed with no eyes...lol). Also make sure to only feed it f/t. Despite the fact that all snakes have bad eyesight... no eyes could make him a lot less coordinated..... Now I am going to say it again, this is JUST for a PET correct? Breeding that trait into more boas would only contribute to the constant problem breeders are having.
I believe care should be the same as other boas, it will need the same room as any other and same thermal gradient. I would anticipate feeding problems. Lots of missed strikes I would assume. It is nice that you are willing to care for a disabled animal, but please say you are not going to allow it to breed.
Mike Greathouse
Reptilian Dreams
Ted,
First off, you are to be commended for your willingness to care for a special needs animal. There will obviously be some "special" circumstances that will be necessary in order to provide for this boa.
If we are to assume that this animal has been blind since birth, I think we can also assume that it probably doesn't experience any more stress then any other boa, as it wouldn't know any different. If it has thrived to this point (whatever point that is) it would have had to already have found a way to survive. Since eyesight is not a primary sense in hunting anyway, I personally don't think you'll experience any real issues in that regard.
In my opinion, the only real issue you'll have to overcome is that of the animal recognizing your scent and being able to differentiate between you and potential prey items. Once that hurdle has been overcome, I feel that the animal should be able to thrive with diligent care.
I would suggest that you begin by always removing the animal from it's enclosure for feeding. Utilize a feeding bin. You will want to condition the animal to expect to be removed from it's enclosure when the enclosure is opened. Not to expect food. With repetition, this will prevent undue stress on the animal and unwanted scars for you.
Regular handling will be very inportant.
Good luck with your boa and do your best to give it a meaningful life.
First off, you are to be commended for your willingness to care for a special needs animal. There will obviously be some "special" circumstances that will be necessary in order to provide for this boa.
If we are to assume that this animal has been blind since birth, I think we can also assume that it probably doesn't experience any more stress then any other boa, as it wouldn't know any different. If it has thrived to this point (whatever point that is) it would have had to already have found a way to survive. Since eyesight is not a primary sense in hunting anyway, I personally don't think you'll experience any real issues in that regard.
In my opinion, the only real issue you'll have to overcome is that of the animal recognizing your scent and being able to differentiate between you and potential prey items. Once that hurdle has been overcome, I feel that the animal should be able to thrive with diligent care.
I would suggest that you begin by always removing the animal from it's enclosure for feeding. Utilize a feeding bin. You will want to condition the animal to expect to be removed from it's enclosure when the enclosure is opened. Not to expect food. With repetition, this will prevent undue stress on the animal and unwanted scars for you.
Regular handling will be very inportant.
Good luck with your boa and do your best to give it a meaningful life.
ted zalewski
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blind snake help
thanks for the replies so far. by the way the snake was born with out eyes,and from what i've seen it looks pretty healthy and feeding. also important question. so use definetly think this trate is hereditary?
thanks for the replies so far. by the way the snake was born with out eyes,and from what i've seen it looks pretty healthy and feeding. also important question. so use definetly think this trate is hereditary?
Bringerofdoom
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IT never amazes me what people breed and sell......
The scary part is the way you worded your last question, is that you seem to want to breed it (or that it has crossed your mind already). Well, if the parents can produce it, THEY carried the gene. The kids now have a dominant form of the gene and will definatly pass it to any young it has. If by some miracle one out of 10 came out with eyes, it would be het for no eyes. Either way the young would be worthless to anyone interested in albino boas.
The scary part is the way you worded your last question, is that you seem to want to breed it (or that it has crossed your mind already). Well, if the parents can produce it, THEY carried the gene. The kids now have a dominant form of the gene and will definatly pass it to any young it has. If by some miracle one out of 10 came out with eyes, it would be het for no eyes. Either way the young would be worthless to anyone interested in albino boas.
old guy
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Doesn't anybody remember the same trait on
some burms some years ago on a famous burm breeder ? While some had one eye , some had no eyes. The common burm that we had was DOG tamed and very pretty in color and markings. We sold it for very little money ( don't remember if we even payed for the snake though ) and absolutely suggested it not be bred. I also remember a ( genetic ) few albino burms with the one eye blind ( no eye at all as the other common burm with no eyes at all ) being around. But these were of the very early strains and I understood not as tame and or nice. I only remember a pair that was purchased for about half the price of the regular albinos and from what i understood met their fate in a over heated cage problem. If this was indeed a pair, what would of been the ultimate plans for these ? Breed ? Then what would or could of been expected of offsprings and carried over of in-line breeding or for that matter cross bred with siblings, parent/s, if this was a true genetic flaw ?
some burms some years ago on a famous burm breeder ? While some had one eye , some had no eyes. The common burm that we had was DOG tamed and very pretty in color and markings. We sold it for very little money ( don't remember if we even payed for the snake though ) and absolutely suggested it not be bred. I also remember a ( genetic ) few albino burms with the one eye blind ( no eye at all as the other common burm with no eyes at all ) being around. But these were of the very early strains and I understood not as tame and or nice. I only remember a pair that was purchased for about half the price of the regular albinos and from what i understood met their fate in a over heated cage problem. If this was indeed a pair, what would of been the ultimate plans for these ? Breed ? Then what would or could of been expected of offsprings and carried over of in-line breeding or for that matter cross bred with siblings, parent/s, if this was a true genetic flaw ?