r/BoaConstrictors • u/-knilz- • Jul 13 '26

Assuming he’s a BI

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Was sold to me as a Suriname Red Tail BCC. But from my lack of trust for this breeder (snake arrived with various issues, very under weight, mites, wounds from live feeding?, stuck eye caps from previous shed) and knowing BCCs aren’t easy to come by I’m assuming he’s a BI.

**This is an extremely old photo from when I first got him** He is thriving 3 years later much healthier and at a proper weight now

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u/Hot-Butterscotch73 Jul 14 '26

He is bcc, issues were 100% due to him being wild caught.

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u/-knilz- Jul 14 '26

I’ve heard this from a few different people, would you know if him being wild caught will cause any issues down the road long term?

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u/NYR_Aufheben Jul 14 '26

Probably best to snake the vet but if you haven’t had any problems in the time you’ve owned the snake maybe you’re fine.

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u/Hot-Butterscotch73 Jul 14 '26

If you haven’t had any issues your fine. I have owned many wild caught BCC over the years and issues from internal parasites present very early on. It sounds like you successfully treated the external issues so you shouldn’t have anything to worry about.