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 #1723097


Pat R.
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 Looking to buy a Blood, Advice?

So, I’ve been wanting to buy a blood python for 2 yrs now when I first entered the snake hobby I was recommended not getting one because it’s not a beginner snakes so I started with BPs ad haven’t had any real problems. So I now want to move to Bloods. I went to the Northern Berks Reptile Expo in search of one but couldnt really find what I wanted. I want a 1 or 1.5 yr old Sumatran or Borneo but the catch is I want one that does not have an aggressive nature. Anyone looking to sell there Blood python on here or know a good place where I can find one. By the way I know they all have an agressive nature but I know some are more docile than others.



05/02/08  10:31am

 #1723588


Python_Pete
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 Looking to buy a Blood, Advice?

Pat:

I am curious why you prefer getting a snake that is one year old or older. I got Crunch when he was about 6 months old, and feel that he is fairly docile now partially because I have handled him on a daily basis (except after he eats or just before a shed). If you purchase a Captive Bred/Captive Born snake from a reputable dealer, the odds are good that you will get a snake that will tame down quickly. I believe that most young Blood Pythons will hiss and be nippy until they learn that their owners are not threats. I started working with Crunch while wearing a leather glove on one hand (to dig him out of his cypress substrate and pull him out of the enclosure). I don’t even bother with the glove anymore. The glove gives the handler confidence, and one tends not to tremble or jerk if the snake makes a sudden move (knowing that the snake will not bite through a leather glove).

I would tend to avoid purchasing a snake from a reptile show, as you don’t know for certain how stressed the snake may be. I would recommend purchasing through a reputable dealer, and having the snake shipped to you. You will have greater confidence that the snake is CB/CB when ordering through a reputable dealer.

BTW: I avoided buying a Blood Python due to their fierce reputation for years, but I changed my mind after meeting some local folks who own and handle Bloods. I feel that Crunch is the most fun snake that I have ever owned. Good luck!
05/02/08  08:32pm

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Pat R.
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   Message To: Python_Pete   In reference to Message Id: 1723588


 Looking to buy a Blood, Advice?

Whats a good site? Heard of any?



05/03/08  10:28pm

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 Looking to buy a Blood, Advice?

Link

I got 2 Malaysians from Bob Clark imported to the UK.
05/04/08  09:11am

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Pat R.
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   Message To: Snakey68   In reference to Message Id: 1724712


 Looking to buy a Blood, Advice?

Snakey68.. On that site you can’t see what you’re buying? I see the pricelist but no pictures/ age/ info.
05/05/08  10:23pm

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Littleindiangirl
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   Message To: Pat R.   In reference to Message Id: 1724467


 Looking to buy a Blood, Advice?

VPI, NERD, repython, the bloodline, the kingsnake classifieds, jeff hartwig, fauna classifieds.... they are out there. I recommend Red python, VPI, NERD and Jeff hartwig!

Try bloodpythons.net/forums. Sign up and talk to some of the best blood breeders out there. ;)
05/06/08  03:48pm

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   Message To: Littleindiangirl   In reference to Message Id: 1727099


 Looking to buy a Blood, Advice?

Quote:

Try bloodpythons.net/forums. Sign up and talk to some of the best blood breeders out there. ;)



Woops, blood pythons dot com/forums
05/06/08  03:50pm

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   Message To: Littleindiangirl   In reference to Message Id: 1727102


 Looking to buy a Blood, Advice?

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Snakey68.. On that site you can’t see what you’re buying? I see the pricelist but no pictures/ age/ info.



all you need do is ask. Bob Clark is a very good breeder and his snakes are top quality.
05/07/08  01:38pm

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Littleindiangirl
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   Message To: Snakey68   In reference to Message Id: 1728088


 Looking to buy a Blood, Advice?

Bob Clark is a top notch guy.



05/07/08  05:53pm


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