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Scruffy2000
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 Striking problem

today i got a dwarf boa and i was just about to fill the bowl up with water and it struck at me so i left it. i come back in and its still at the window strikin at the glass. its only a baby but it can strike.
03/31/08  05:46pm

 #1684096


Albinorosyboa
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   Message To: Scruffy2000   In reference to Message Id: 1683982


 Striking problem

how long have you had the boa? give it a good week to adjust to the cage befor any contact with him/her. hes a baby hes bound to strike. he will grow out of it with age and handeling. dont be afraid of him its part of owning snakes every one will get bit at lease once. luckely mine is a sweetheart n has never hissed,struck or anything i dont think she would harm a fly but its not a given..



03/31/08  06:48pm

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Addicted
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   Message To: Albinorosyboa   In reference to Message Id: 1684096


 Striking problem

Quote:

he will grow out of it with age and handeling.



Not always...LoL,I have one that never grew out of it and That’s what i like about him the most!!,You Don’t ever go near him without a hook!!,He’ll bite every time repeatedly.

Like said above give it some time,and a hook would be a wise thing to invest in.What kind of dwarf boa?
03/31/08  08:22pm

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Scruffy2000
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   Message To: Addicted   In reference to Message Id: 1684263


 Striking problem

im not sure but im trying to find my fone to take pix of him thanks for the advise
04/01/08  04:34am

 #1684879


Albinorosyboa
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   Message To: Addicted   In reference to Message Id: 1684263


 Striking problem

im not saying EVERY SNAKE will grow out of it some will all depends on the snake and yes handeling it CAN help...
04/01/08  10:42am

 #1684968


SusanC
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   Message To: Scruffy2000   In reference to Message Id: 1683982


 Striking problem

if you just got this boa.. then you should probably get his set up correct... then leave him alone for a week... only change his water and spot clean his enclosure. Give him time to get acclimated to his new surroundings. If he is a baby.. he sees you as a huge predator.. and he is going to strike.. it’s his defense mechanism. Just give it some time.. and take Addcited advice... invest in a hook
04/01/08  12:57pm

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Shermanator
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   Message To: SusanC   In reference to Message Id: 1684968


 Striking problem

My partner’s sister had my boa before me and she always used to strike at her. She has never done it while I’ve had her. Like everyone says she’s probably stressed from the move. Maybe that’s why she wouldn’t feed?
04/07/08  07:09am


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