viktoria333
Want some more!!!
I've just seen a pic of a brazialian rainbow boa...I was just wondering if anyone in this forum owned one,and if so how big do they get and,what are they like to look after??What a gorgeous looking snake!!Cheers,V
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How big does a brazialian...
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CAV
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I have a half-dozen BRBs
They get to be 5-6 feet in length, with females being slightly larger than males. As far as temperament goes they range from calm and docile to strike happy. With a lot of handling they will be docile and quite calm. On a positive note, they have a very aggressive feeding response and take warmed f/t mice without a problem.
Although they are not difficult to maintain, they do require more skill and knowledge that corns or kings. For this reason I'd rate them as intermediate animal to keep.
As hatchlings they require very wet and humid conditions. Keeping a BRB on a dry substrate, such as aspen, before they get to be a sub-adult will quickly kill this breed. Likewise the container must be enclosed (ie no opened wire-top glass aquariums) in order to achieve the necessary humidity. Plastic tubs work very well for this purpose.
With all that said, I still think that they are one of the most beautiful snake you can find in the pet trade today. Well worth the extra hassle.
They get to be 5-6 feet in length, with females being slightly larger than males. As far as temperament goes they range from calm and docile to strike happy. With a lot of handling they will be docile and quite calm. On a positive note, they have a very aggressive feeding response and take warmed f/t mice without a problem.
Although they are not difficult to maintain, they do require more skill and knowledge that corns or kings. For this reason I'd rate them as intermediate animal to keep.
As hatchlings they require very wet and humid conditions. Keeping a BRB on a dry substrate, such as aspen, before they get to be a sub-adult will quickly kill this breed. Likewise the container must be enclosed (ie no opened wire-top glass aquariums) in order to achieve the necessary humidity. Plastic tubs work very well for this purpose.
With all that said, I still think that they are one of the most beautiful snake you can find in the pet trade today. Well worth the extra hassle.
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CornCrazy
What's one more???
Does this go for a Columbian Rainbow Boa, too. I bought one about 3 months ago, and have been keeping her in a plastic container with paper towel substrate. A few days ago, I switched her to a larger container with aspen in it. Do I need to switch to forest bark or something? I actually use the forest bark with my ball pythons since they require higher humidity. It makes sense that the Rainbow Boas need that increased humidity, too. I guess I'll be going to the pet store when I get off of work.CAV said:
By the way, Gary, do you have baby Brazilians? If so, how much do you sell them for?
CAV
Dazed and Cornfused
CornCrazy said:
All the Rainbow Boas have similar requirements for housing. The higher humidity requirement is important for the little guys and becomes less of a factor as they age. Newspaper, shredded coconut and shredded cyprus all work well as substrate. The use of pine, cedar and aspen should be avoided with these species.
It is essential that you have a large water bowl for Rainbows to soak in. You can also mist or sprinkle water on them when they are in blue.
As for babies, I'm still a year or two away from breeding. I bought my stock as hatchlings and have culled out the less desireable ones along the way. I'm a firm believer in the "grow slow" method.