I have wanted an albino boa constrictor for a while now, but the cost has always kept me away from purchasing one. Two years ago, I bought a male 100% het for albino boa constrictor. My plan was to buy a male and female het for albino boa and mate them to get my albino. It seems much cheaper in the long run and I get a chance to pick the best of the litter so to speak. I will probably sell off the rest of what is born. I have kept boas ofr 15 years, so it's not like I don't know what I am getting into or anything. I am also willing to keep what I don't sell, or find someone who is more into breeding then I am and let them have what I don't sell. Does this seem cost effective? Would I be better off studding out my male instead of buying a female? With the terms that I get pick of the litter for free? What do you all think?
2006-10-04 03:18:20 · 3 answers · asked by nanookadenord 4 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
No offense taken, but I can tell you that it is a true het. I bought him from Salmon Boa and it's a Kahl line het. Salmon Boa is a pretty reputable breeder.
2006-10-04 04:40:10 · update #1
That sounds very cost effective but can also be time consuming. Your male is ready to breed, however you will need to find a 100%het female that is also ready to breed now. If you buy a young one you will have to wait a few years to breed her.
Make sure to get your female from a reputable breeder as well, otherwise you could be stuck with an expensive normal.
Studding your male can be a good idea, but keep in mind that you have to fully trust the person you choose to send the male to. If you don't know the person or can't find any information on them, then DO NOT do it. You will get screwed in the long run.
Also, do not screw yourself. As owner of half of the breeding project, you would be entitled to more than just 1 snake or some cash for part of the clutch. Otherwise the other person will make out very well. (keep in mind the babies will sell for as much as you were not willing to pay!)
Good Luck!
2006-10-04 06:07:11 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Edit: i imagine its truly 25% albino, 50% het albino and 25% well-known. in case you recommend het albino boa, in case you recommend albino boa het for yet another trait i have no clue. Genetics confuses me lol/
2016-12-04 06:23:30 · answer #2 · answered by bainter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy another het female.studding probably will not work because breeders are working with albinos.and no offense but hets are everywhere.and unless you bought from a reputable breeder you may not even have a het.that word seems to sell the hell out of boas.
2006-10-04 04:18:37 · answer #3 · answered by hawk c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋