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I have been considering looking into getting myself a beauty baby Brazilian Rainbow Boa in the future, but I know better than to impulse buy without knowing anything about what I am buying- especially if it were a live animal.
I have been doing endless research on this snake and I have read so many care sheets on them and have tried looking elsewhere for more info on them as much to my ability. I believe the only place I haven't ventured for more information on BRBs is in the book Rainbow Boas and Neotropical Tree Boas by R.D. Bartlett; but I am working on finding a copy.
I came here to ask those of you who have a good background on keeping these lovely creatures if you could give me any tips, advice or anything that you think will help me in owning a BRB in the future!
Thus far, from what I've been reading, I know that:
- BRBs, as adults, get anywhere from 4-6ft (with larger or smaller exceptions). Adults will need about 4-6 square feet of floor space (or an enclosure that measures 4'x2'x2'). Babies and juveniles can remain happily in proportionally-sized plastic tubs.
- Humidity is crucial to them, needing consistant humidity of 70% or higher, but under 90% (though I read that 70% is ideal). Humidity is especially essential to younger boas. I know substrates like Coconut fibre (like Plantation Soil) holds humidity quite well.
- They thrive best in temperatures ranging from 75-85F, give or take a FEW degrees; temperatures too high (anything over 90F) could be fatal. Babies should be kept on heat all the times.
- They are semi-arboreal and climbing branches will be greatly appreciated by them!
- Like any snake, hides are needed on both warm and cool sides.
- BRBs require a large enough water bowl so that they soak themselves, if need be.
- They do exceptionally well on a diet of mice and rats. F/T of course! Babies feeding once a week, whereas adults will feed once every 1-2 weeks.
- I read that some babies can be nippy at first (which doesn't bother me at all) but they will (or won't) tame down with gentle handling.
- Due to the high humidity and warmth, the enclosure of a BRB will be subject to the growth of molds, so frequent cleaning should be done (preferably weekly). Also, spot cleaning helps keep the enclosure a bit cleaner.
That is just about what comes to mind at the moment, if I am missing anything, please do not hesitate to inform me! I am doing my best to fill my head with everything I need to know about Brazilian Rainbow Boas before I ever get my hands on one.
Thank you!
I have been doing endless research on this snake and I have read so many care sheets on them and have tried looking elsewhere for more info on them as much to my ability. I believe the only place I haven't ventured for more information on BRBs is in the book Rainbow Boas and Neotropical Tree Boas by R.D. Bartlett; but I am working on finding a copy.
I came here to ask those of you who have a good background on keeping these lovely creatures if you could give me any tips, advice or anything that you think will help me in owning a BRB in the future!
Thus far, from what I've been reading, I know that:
- BRBs, as adults, get anywhere from 4-6ft (with larger or smaller exceptions). Adults will need about 4-6 square feet of floor space (or an enclosure that measures 4'x2'x2'). Babies and juveniles can remain happily in proportionally-sized plastic tubs.
- Humidity is crucial to them, needing consistant humidity of 70% or higher, but under 90% (though I read that 70% is ideal). Humidity is especially essential to younger boas. I know substrates like Coconut fibre (like Plantation Soil) holds humidity quite well.
- They thrive best in temperatures ranging from 75-85F, give or take a FEW degrees; temperatures too high (anything over 90F) could be fatal. Babies should be kept on heat all the times.
- They are semi-arboreal and climbing branches will be greatly appreciated by them!
- Like any snake, hides are needed on both warm and cool sides.
- BRBs require a large enough water bowl so that they soak themselves, if need be.
- They do exceptionally well on a diet of mice and rats. F/T of course! Babies feeding once a week, whereas adults will feed once every 1-2 weeks.
- I read that some babies can be nippy at first (which doesn't bother me at all) but they will (or won't) tame down with gentle handling.
- Due to the high humidity and warmth, the enclosure of a BRB will be subject to the growth of molds, so frequent cleaning should be done (preferably weekly). Also, spot cleaning helps keep the enclosure a bit cleaner.
That is just about what comes to mind at the moment, if I am missing anything, please do not hesitate to inform me! I am doing my best to fill my head with everything I need to know about Brazilian Rainbow Boas before I ever get my hands on one.
Thank you!
