My Neglected 22 Year Old Boa Constrictor - 1 Year Later!
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- I got Rosie, the Boa constrictor imperator almost exactly 1 year ago! She's 22 years old, 7.5 feet and had an interesting past. Her transformation was surprising, and quite fast - only in great ways! From losing weight, to becoming super docile, I go over all of the changes I've had with the largest snake in our care so far.
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Video when I got her! ua-cam.com/video/PFtSi9OQe_I/v-deo.html
Building her enclosure! ua-cam.com/video/eWpvjW2etxI/v-deo.html
Experiences with big snakes! ua-cam.com/video/EOmF2cHdifg/v-deo.html
@GoHerping, how is this comment 3 days old???
@@bri1404 I thought I was the only one who noticed LMAO hoooooooow?!?!
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Wonderful video, I remember when you got her, it’s crazy how long I’ve been here, but keep up the outstanding care/ work!
You should check my video on pursuing your passion. You do exactly what I speak about..
Her pattern is so cool.
Do I want a large snake? Yes.
Do I have the means to take care of one at the moment? No.
Will I admire them from afar instead? Yes.
Same girl lol
I am on the same boat, except with all snakes.
Hehe love my big male, acts like a loving social doggo
at least you have the common sense to know that since you don't have have the means you don't get the animal💜 people who don't do that are the reason animals don't live complete healthy lives 😩
Hotel? Trivago.
Alex:She can go pretty fast
Rosie: *swings body around violently*
Internet’s Seer I laugh harder every time I read this and I can’t explain why
lol
Cause Alex is so chill about it
Ima ballerina now
This is why I read comments.
I think it's disgusting they were going to euthanize a perfectly healthy snake just because they didn't want her anymore. Thank you for saving her! Rosie is beautiful!
Agreed
@rainbowdust919 Ruff Raleigh heh??
@@allgasnobrakes919 What?
@rainbowdust919 thought you lived in Raleigh NC with the “919” in your name
There probably at least one animal shelter for reptiles there.They could’ve left her at one instead of going to euthanize her.
Rosie is a licensed massage therapist and she feels the tension in your neck.
And she weighs around 10Kg so she is the cause of said tension in the neck.
Damn I want to get Boa now...
Rosie is chill AF. Even her workout routine is goals.
truly an idol
Blue Loon an icon.
I honestly believe snakes have some sort of memory. I spent about a year rehabilitating a “problem” ball python to get her to be a good eater and friendly so I could rehome her. I thought I found the perfect home for her because the woman had three other ball pythons and was sending me update pictures for a while. A couple weeks ago I walked into a local reptile shop just because I was in the area and she was there. Turns out the woman’s husband said it was him or the snakes and she dumped them all at the pet store. I asked to hold her to make sure it was her and she immediately uncurled and snuggled up to my neck how she normally did when I had her. The workers said in all the time they had her she’s NEVER been that comfortable with anyone. I ended up working with them to lower the price as much as possible and I purchased her back. Now she’s home and as hungry as ever. Not shy at all like the workers described her. I have to believe she remembers being comfortable with me and knows she’s safe.
I agree with you. Please keep,till the end.💜
What kind of a husband says, "it's me or the snakes?" What if she had prior kids? Woman chose a crap husband.
That’s so sweet. May I ask how you two are doing?
I feel so sorry for people that value themselves little enough to let a crappy partner make an ultimatum between them and the kids/pets
Rehoming ethically like people do through Alex I think can be more responsible than not, if someone can't care properly for whatever reason. But dumping off somewhere that could give even worse care is yuck
I said many times boas are good beginner snakes, they are calmest snakes I keep. People never agree me because of their size...
Tingkun Luo Are boas calmer than ball pythons?
@@alfredmcqueenjr5313 in my experiences they are but thats just with the snakes ive been around
Agreed.
Well sadly, many people aren't responsible enough to care for the needs and accommodations required for such a large snake.
If that wasn't an issue, I'd totally agree =)
OutOfSight123 also regardless of their temperament they can definitely be pretty intimidating for a beginner keeper and nervous energy makes them less likely to be good with people. If someone is comfortable with the size and does the research they definitely could be a good beginner snake
*”Shes Muffling Me So I Can’t Scream.”*
“Rosie is a bit overweight”
Rosie: “ I prefer the term magnificently large”
Alexia Garcia I prefer big and chunky~ Moto Moto
Absolute unit of a snake
Thicc 🐍
Fluffy...
Obese
I feel like Rosie fits her as a name tbh! its a cute old lady name
It's actually an old stripper name...
Julie W good for her
@@juliew1426 fat mood
@@zuzu4690 🤭
Wow thanks. 😅
"What do you want to be when you're grown-up, Rosie?"
"A massage therapist."
Rosie is a refined southern lady. She's so careful.
my mom always told me that if you care about what the animal wants rather than what you want for them, they'll grow to respect you more. so far, seems like it works for any type of animal.
Your mom is wise. I'm also more impressed with what people learn from their babies than what they teach them too.
Can confirm.
Rosie:(goes back to the school)
Also Rosie:(Vietnam flashbacks)
Honestly that's also every kid after summer.
Fortune son starts playing*
mmm relatable
Poor sweetheart...she didn't deserve to live like that, let alone for two decades!
Nolan Bayle chowder pass me the MG-42
That cat looked terrified 9:34
i like how your cat is just embodying "oh heelll no"
Rosie: *moving around being chill*
Sylvester: *thinking* That is the biggest piece of string I've ever seen! I must have it...
You need to make a comp of your cats being traumatized
Set it to "Oh Fortuna" plz.
The cats big eyes looking at Rosie ... lol 👀
Yeah it's not like other cats being frightened by cucumber
It’s been a year and we still need that video
LMAO!!!!
I liked how he casually threw out " so we don't lose any cats" and continued on
And what if she lives longer because she spent so many years in basically a cryogenic state OnO
XD The look on the cat's face at 9:37 got me choking with laughter!
*"Oh heeelllll no"*
Holy shit🤣🤣🤣
That's what my face looks like when I see a snake that size too
Cat realizes it's not the top predator of the house after all! LOL
Alex: 1 year ago I got everyone’s favorite girl in the room, Rosy
Bonabell: Am I a joke to you?
Manydoors Edboy 😂😂😂
I really hope more people go through and like this comment. It is hilarious!
Hahahah this is gold
Yeah honestly not sure how he could say that, considering all the love Bonabell is giving him. Ungrateful punk.
@@DIYReptiles your wishes have been answered
Okay, this is really random, but, your voice is so monotone and I find it really funny bcus your sarcasm just is great. Anyways thank you for coming to my ted talk
it makes the random jokes he crack out twice as funny lmao
i know they probably don’t have the emotional complexity to feel gratitude but i like to think they know you saved them / gave them a better life 🥺
Jacqueline Marie I think they just enjoy themselves which sometimes seems like gratitude but really they are just finally happy and content and happy animals behave vary differently then fearful or injured / unhealthy animals. It’s great that she is so comfortable around him it’s so cute.
When she moves around alot she starts breathing heavy. Im practically related to this boa that got real sad by being at school
@Amanda B not fat, just out of shape
@Amanda B it's called unfit
@Amanda B someone give this guy a prize.
Rosy: Hhhhiiiiii! :) Cat: HOLY SH-
🙀omg!!!!! I'm next! Meal!!!!
Aaahahaha
that cat is having Vietnam flashbacks
I just rescued a 17 year old BCI. He also goes back into his enclosure on is own. It's so strange and polite.🤯
“A year later and that’s still ssssssssslightly intimidating.”
Ha.
She's so adorable. Hope she has many years left to enjoy
Yo the improvement in behaviour is fantastic
I'm glad you could give her a good home, she really deserves better than she was given and she definitely looks a lot happier with you
Kudos and thanks for the A+ content as per usual dude!
Xikhara why does it say your comment was made 3 days ago
Pathetic Panda Fr I was confused as to why it says 3days who when the video just came out today
@@unpaidworker8639 the video was released early access for members
She's such big, precious noodle. I'm so, so glad you have her! She looks so happy and comfortable now... Ahhh now I'm crying
9:35 HAHAHAHA 🤣, that cat is the one having Vietnam flashbacks.
🤣
Boas are the best. I don't know why they're not more popular either. Rosie looks fantastic! She's exactly the shape she should be. I still can't believe she's doing as well as she is considering her past. Good job, I'm glad you gave her a new life.
Because not everyone has the space and ability to keep such large snakes.
@@patrickhaljand1262 There are several varieties of boa that don't get bigger than ball pythons. I have 9 year old male boas that weigh less than adult female BPs.
@@patrickhaljand1262 true
@@AuroraExotics Really?? What species is the smallest if you dont mind me asking? X
@@sarahjayne1620 I'm glad you asked! Sonoran boas are native to Mexico and males get 5 ft, maybe 6 ft for a really big one. The Tarahumera locality of the Sonoran boas are the absolute smallest of the larger boa species and are usually not more than 5ft. Boas are thinner bodied than ball pythons so they are overall smaller snakes at the same length. There are a few island localities as well that stay pretty small, and most Central American boas are also considered dwarfs (Nicaragua/Costa Rica/etc). The females can still see 7 ft or more, but males stay small if fed properly. :)
Rosie is my fav. She needs merch!
Agreed
I'd love a t-shirt
Imagine her illustrated as an old lady with a cup of tea :9
@@oddlyozel real, glasses maybe
@@katiekane5247 with a shawl and a granny wig
I was scared of snakes before watching this video, but now I'm afraid of the owners who treated the snake badly
rosie going past the door with the cat literally looking at snake...looking back at you and like "uhhhhhh i think im kinda concerned here" lol
Some of my larger snakes put themselves away too! It's so funny! I have a carpet python who always does that. She has her exercise and cuddles and then decides when she wants to go home...
Also great video! I love that you were able to take Rosie in and turn her life around :) boas are such sweethearts
Happy first 'Gotcha day', Rosie.
I have such a soft spot for boas. I took in a neglected one with a lot of medical issues and despite everything she was so calm and so easy to handle. Makes me so happy to see someone giving them such an amazing chance. I miss my big boa and wish I could have had more time with her, but after a year I adopted a juvenile boa and man did I miss them. Didn’t mean to ramble! TLDR: so happy this noodle has a good home, I love boas.
Rosie is looking so well now and she seems so content. I'm glad you saved her from her old life. I'm so happy for her.
"i don't know what i'm gonna say in this video"
*makes 15 minute video*
I love how some Boas have little goatees and moustaches
The title said: "Sad boa update", I thought she died 😅
11.59 I love how clearly you can see her underside moving as she traverses. I don't think it's as obvious with smaller snakes? At least not the ones I'm familiar with, not to that extent.
reminds me of a milipede wearing a body sock
i can see that very good on my corn snakes
9:35 that cat is like “da fuq is dat.”
I think our mission as herp lovers is to inform the public about the neglect of reptiles in our society... I think we can all agree how most people buy reptiles cause they are “cool”.. but I love how you don’t get reptiles just because they are “cool”... you rescue them and inform the public on how we can care for them and inform our society on neglect... thank you so much for not giving up on this python, even though she wasn’t a great example of a snake with a “good” attitude at first.... love what your doing man....
You can tell the bond between the two of you is amazing. I love this.
12:20 the Cat is thinking 'WTF have you brought into this house?". Your cat is probably looking to feature in its own re-homing video.
Stop making me want a Boa.
I do really want to hold one. Just so beautiful and incredible.
I feel happy when holding my ball python.
You would love a Boa, just wild.Slow and investigate's.
I’m commenting a little bit late lol but I’ve held one and it was great. If there’s ever a snake that can be seen as loving, a boa would definitely be one of them.
Rosie seems like such a sweetheart 🐍❤
I was thinking, since the classroom she lived in for 20 years was always around so many people, perhaps she was desensitized to humans a little bit? I'm sure people came up to the enclosure to say hi, and having so many people always being around, she had to have noticed the humans, right? I'm assuming they didn't hurt her or anything, just threw in food every so often lol.
Idk maybe I'm overanalyzing it, but I can see the constant flow of humans having an effect on her. Love that lil Rosie ❤
Also don't underestimate what you've done for her!!! I'm sure the reason why she's so snuggly and nice is because she knows you helped her, you got her a nice warm enclosure, you clean it, you feed her yourself instead of tossing in meals, there's no way she hasn't noticed those things.
Everyone can see, that Rosie enjoys her new live and i'm sure, that she knows, that you are good to her.
She know the difference between her old and her new live ❤👍
Rosie is so sweet, i wish her all the best.
Greetings from Germany 🐍
Please let Rosie know that we love her and that we're so happy for her and that she deserves the world.
im so glad rosy's doing well! She's so cute... I'd love to see an update on your skink, too! :)
The title cut off and i was worried rosie died, but im happy shes doing great!!!
She's such a sweetheart... she's just an old snake who love to be respected loved and love to love kind soul in return.
Rosy is “living in the moment”. I aspire to appreciate my existence like that. Well done for giving her the opportunity to live stress free in her golden years.
Your cat is SHOOK.
rosie is one of my favorites, shes adorable and sweet
"She is now 22 years old"
0:34 : Boops the snoot.
6:24 : I know nothing about snakes. I have hermit crabs, but based on a hermit crab's behavior, I know they can recognize each other, so there's some memory component there. I'm just going to assume that a snake is at least leagues more intelligent, so.... yeah probably. I dunno.
Lastly, I would totally listen to ASMR of Rosie. >w
I really doubt she would. Snakes are great and cute but they're not the smartest.
The average lifespan of a captive kept Boa Constrictor is 20-30 years. It's actually impressive that she lived as long and stayed as healthy as she did living in the trash conditions she was at the school. She could live another year or another decade, but it's great you've helped her this much and she's come this far. It was great meeting you at Repti-Con and I appreciate you giving my brother advice about his Savannah Monitor. He's told me that it's already showing signs of improvement. Your videos are awesome, keep up the great work!
When you said you might like them more than ball pythons I literally gasped 😂
Im glad Rosie is doing well!
I got my own Columbian Boa 7 Months ago after finding her on Craigslist from some dude heading off to college and didnt want her anymore. She is 3 1/2 years old and about 5 1/2ft long. Her name is Lucy and she has been an amazing animal!
Love BOAS❣
Everyone: you need a bigger enclosure for her!
Snake: ahh perfect
Right? Every individual is different and weird in their own ways, I’ve seen many species that require massive enclosures usually that love their one little 2x2 of space so the keeper will down size the enclosure as they don’t use any of it. But that causes an uproar in the people against the keeper, simply because they don’t know that this particular being just loves their comfy corner🥺 it’s truly adorable to see such a big beautiful animal just want that tiny bit of space and nothing more.
I would get one that just had more climbing space and put fake branches for her to climb.
Thank you for recuing Rosie and sharing her update. You do great work.😘
Nice job getting Mrs. Rosie all healthy again! What a sweetie. Boa constrictors are such a nice species.
Herp: I don’t particularly know what to talk about
*makes a 15 minute video
🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️
I got my boa weeks after she was born, ive had her 8yrs. I hope to have her for the rest of her 25+ year life. Boas are absolutely magnificent pets, im so glad you've put the care and effort into making her life better! Shes gorgeous! Thanks for being an awesome person and taking her in :)
"She's 7 & 1/2 feet, so she is taller than me...just barely taller than me." lmbo
You have a sand boa? No, you heard me wrong, I have a sad boa
I love Rosie! The videos she’s in are usually my favorites lmao.
What a sweetheart- a few laps around the room, and then back into her enclosure 😭😍
She's such a beautiful animal. I'm glad she got to have a good home with you after waiting so long in the school.
She’s a BFG
Big friendly giant 😊
Bige Focking Gorl
there‘s two kinds of people. I respect & appreciate you both.
* likes video before even watching it *
She is beautiful! And so sweet tempered! Awesome job.
Rosie is an absolute chunk of a sweetheart twix bar. I love her. 10/10 would take care of.
I've handled a boa in my marine bio class, but the boa was well cared for (fortunately). I want either a boa constrictor or corn snake, but I have to wait until I have my own apartment (which is gonna be a while because I have 4 more years of university to go through)...
Nohemi Morales I would say either or will work for you! just keep in mind of the size of your boa down the road... but by that time you’ll be used to him or her! ❤️
I can’t get over how sensible and smart you are ♥️ love listening even though I only have a Bearded dragon 🐉
Cat having a stare that says: MAJOR CONCERN xD
I've only just found your channel a few months ago, so this is the first time I've heard of Rosie's story. I'm honestly moved.
Thank you for rescuing this gorgeous creature 😍 From the sounds her progress, she knows at some level that you saved her and I'm sure she is grateful for that. Here's to many more good years from Rosie in her forever home 🎉
0:47 The perfect hairstyle and facial expression
War flash backs she spent 21 year in the war
I commend you for taking her in. She looks amazing. She's come a long way. I had a reptile rescue when I lived in Virginia. I ended up being the go to for snakes mostly from our local animal control and game wardens. Most came from apartments where people were evicted or just left. Leaving their animals behind. Some still roaming free in bedrooms, no food, no water, literally some on the verge of death. Anyway, great job, you're definitely a natural for this hobby. You have an knack like old school keepers have. Same mentality. Keep being yourself and don't conform to today's so called enthusiast. Take advice etc., in stride. You're do a great job, and again, absolutely life saving decision you made. She's going to be here when you're an old guy, lol.
I am beyond happy for this sweet old lady Rosie to finally enjoy a warm, loving and clean home...🌹 And your cats shocked face is hilarious.
She looks stunning.
Man, she's amazing. Thank you for this video
Honestly, Rosie is one of the most beautiful boas i’ve ever seen. i love her pattern so much. she seems like a very sweet, gentle snake as well, which is amazing. gentle giants. keep doing your thing man!
Rosie is possibly the cutest snake you have. That face melts me. 🐍❤️
She's absolutely beautiful
She’s very beautiful and looked so healthy from the first day you got her. Her scales always seems bright so she must’ve been shedding okay even while living with room temperatures only. She is so comfortable with you. You’ve done a great job with your first big snake.
I love the wide eyed look your cat gives, glances down, looks back up at you like '....we for real? ... In my house?'
She looked so happy basking for the first time!
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I live in Brazil, where these beauties are originally from. In here, we cannot have most of species of reptiles you guys have in the US, but we are allowed to raise boas, rainbow boas etc (some kind of foreign species are being commercialized now, but for refference we have only one licensed breeder of ball pythons and he sells them (wild pattern) for 5k in our coin which is really a lot. ) . So, when you told that "they'd give amazing beginner's pets" well, for us at least since we cannot have corns or whatever, they actually are our beginner's pets xD And they are gentle and docile and so great, never heard of anyone in here having problems with them at all!
I have an amazonic rainbow boa, and I love him to death, but BCC'S are so awesome that I'm making plans to get one as well xD
Loved the video, so glad to see that Rosie is doing well
she just super grateful you took her and now taking proper care for her and love her.. so she loves back
"so we don't lose any cats" XD
ugh I love rosy I remember the first video about her I was so sad for her and now she's thriving with the proper care good job reptile boi you did good and so did she
I had something similar happen to me. I've always wanted a large snake but because my husband was military, we couldn't in good faith get a reptile because it would be impossible to travel with us. He got out a few years ago and I was finally ready to look for the perfect snake for our family. Thought I would get a juvenile or a small adult and be able to grow with the snake, but then I got the opportunity to adopt Button. She is a twenty year old, ten foot long female Colombian boa, and she's the sweetest thing in the world. She's never bitten anyone, never struck out. The pet store where she was raised for most of her life nearly let her die from a respiratory infection, but then her rescuer came and got her out. Took her to a vet, got her all fixed up, and then allowed me the privilege of adopting her. She's adjusting well and we're bonding. My cat isn't a fan but the kids love to watch feedings. She's in a fairly basic, but size appropriate tank right now, but we're hoping to upgrade her within the year. I'm glad Rosie is happy now and being taken care of, just like Button!
I got a ball python from a local reptile rescue and she has grown a foot in the 4yrs I have had her. Very docile and has taken well to live feeding.She is not keen on frozen thawed food and the reason I got her so cheap was she was a problem feeder. When hungry she nails them in seconds. Lightning fast. I love snakes and always wanted a larger snake. She is about 4-1/2 feet now.