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kare
08-02-2008, 11:37 PM
One of the 2007 rubber boas is chowing down!
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w267/kareo/Boas/rubberchowdown.jpg
these guys are fun, but buggers to get eating... of the 5 2008's only one is eating, so far...
Chandler Rep
08-02-2008, 11:41 PM
congrats!!!
AneesasMuse
08-02-2008, 11:58 PM
Congratulations on the eater :D ..that reads strange, no? Congratulations ...oh heck! ...you know what I mean! :p

Cool lookin' snakey!
sputnik
08-03-2008, 12:00 AM
Strange looking animal....
Tama
08-03-2008, 08:30 AM
Maybe that one can show the others how it's done. LOL
FloridaHogs
08-03-2008, 09:24 AM
One is better than none!
kare
08-03-2008, 10:36 AM
Both of my 2007 rubber boas are eating. Only one of the 2008's, but newborns are like that. Sometimes you just have to let them brumate and the next spring they come out chomping....Problem is I need a magnifying glass to pop them, and an extra hand!
vft
08-03-2008, 10:55 AM
congrats...im going to agree with Scott
cougardude
08-03-2008, 11:23 AM
congrats i like them rubber boas
Cool Evil Liz
08-03-2008, 12:27 PM
Weird looking but cool at the same time...Will be sweet when we see them in person:icon_super:
MrsWTownsend
08-03-2008, 04:28 PM
That is an intriguingly strange and sausagey looking snake... so they have weird eating habits huh?

That's what I need Kare; one more weird looking snake to add to my 'want' list! Are they really difficult to keep?
RKB1985
08-03-2008, 08:31 PM
Very cool. Best of luck getting the others to eat.
HognosedCornSnake
08-03-2008, 08:37 PM
it is kinda weird looking lol
but thats what makes it awesome lol
SNSnakes
08-04-2008, 04:54 AM
That is an intriguingly strange and sausagey looking snake... so they have weird eating habits huh?

That's what I need Kare; one more weird looking snake to add to my 'want' list! Are they really difficult to keep?

Ok, I'm not Kare, but I have a few rubber boas too...lol. Actually, they're very easy to keep! They don't need any special temps and like it on the cool side (mid to upper 70's..80 tops, unless they're gravid). They stay small (2.5' is about maximum) and eat like pigs ONCE you get them started. They can also go for very long periods without food if the temps are low. We had to brumate our 2007 baby rubbers (yeah, I had a small clutch too) because they never did eat in 2007...nothing for about 4 months...then they started eating a month or two after they warmed up in 2008. They do like a humid hide though.

Best thing...they never bite!! Well, ours never have!
kare
08-04-2008, 07:48 AM
That is an intriguingly strange and sausagey looking snake... so they have weird eating habits huh?

That's what I need Kare; one more weird looking snake to add to my 'want' list! Are they really difficult to keep?

As Scott says, they are easy. ONCE they start eating. My largest girl is about 18" and eats 2 f/t weanling mice or f/t fuzzy rats. The boys are pickier eaters. They don't eat as much as the girls, but then they are about a third of the size of the girls. They do gorge themselves, then go off feed for a month or so, too. One good thing about rubbers, is they never regurge. I've seen a little one eat 3 mouse pinks and look like a water balloon in the tummy, with no problems.
To read up on them go to www.Rubberboas.com. Feeding techniques, housing, etc. everything is covered.
MrsWTownsend
08-04-2008, 02:05 PM
My want list is growing to extreme enormity.

Thanks for the info guys~ that helps a lot! So... do they feel like they look?
kare
08-04-2008, 02:05 PM
My want list is growing to extreme enormity.

Thanks for the info guys~ that helps a lot! So... do they feel like they look?

Yes - smooth and a bit rubbery.....
kenster
08-04-2008, 07:14 PM
So was that one mine??? Mine all mine??

I hope they all start eating so I can get mine..Yes I want mine. Did I mention I want mine??:icon_jook:
kare
08-04-2008, 10:44 PM
So was that one mine??? Mine all mine??

I hope they all start eating so I can get mine..Yes I want mine. Did I mention I want mine??:icon_jook:

I think I am beginning to understand.....you want yours. LMAO! Yes, it is one of yours (hopefully the eaters are not all the same sex!)
kenster
08-05-2008, 08:22 PM
I think I am beginning to understand.....

Well you are female so I know it takes longer for you to understand normal things:laugh:
kare
08-05-2008, 08:35 PM
Well you are female so I know it takes longer for you to understand normal things:laugh:

Un huh - I have your blue eyeshadow and pink lipstick ready....Mark (if he gets to Tinley) will be assisting me with your makeover...
kenster
08-05-2008, 08:37 PM
Oh you didn't hear I quit drinking.. Jeff, Kewl Scott and I will spend our Friday and Saturday night in church:spy:
Chandler Rep
08-05-2008, 09:55 PM
Oh you didn't hear I quit drinking.. Jeff, Kewl Scott and I will spend our Friday and Saturday night in church:spy:

Our churches name is Atlantis....The Chicago branch....

(don't google it if your under 18)