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I’ve been keeping my 2 corns and 1 (soon to be 2) leopard gecko for over 2.5 years now, soon to be three, and I am interested in adding a new type of snake to my collection. For the longest time I wanted to get a Pueblan or Honduran Milk Snake, but I recently discovered the Brazilian Rainbow Boa and now I’m in love. I would love to add a boid to my collection, simply because of the differant care requirements, and it would be a good way to get experience using tubs instead of tanks, but I have no experience with them at all and am a little put off by the fact that most of them are known to be picky eaters as well as overly agressive. I’m told that the BRB’s are a better choice over Ball Pythons, because they are less picky eaters, but I have heard others say that Balls are less agressive. Any thoughts? I guess I should come out and say I am a little scared of getting bit by a large snake, but only because I have never been bitten by an adult snake in my life. My corns are a docile as can be and though my female was a nippy little bugger in her infancy, she has mellowed out now and hasn’t struck at me in over two months. I’ve heard that with persistant efforts the young BRB’s can be handled with minimal bite risk. I don’t use the word tame because I know no snake is ever truly tame, just tolerant. Any thoughts on that? The reason the BRB appeals to me is that it’s a stronger, more exotic looking snake plus they are absolutely beautiful and are know to be vorascious eaters. They almost always take F/T mice, something I required in a new species, since I live far from pet stores. The other thing is that they don’t get as thick as a Ball python, but do grow thicker than a corn, and their length is managable (I plan to get a male because they are smaller, yes?). The Ball Pythons thickness was always a bit of a deterant to me, not because I’m scared, but because they always looked so fat and it seemed unbecoming for a snake, so the BRB is practically perfect. I dont’ handle my reptiles and snakes a whole lot, which isprobably why my famale corn is still a bit touchy at just a few months shy of a year old, so if this is a tolerant, but mostly display animal that is fine. I can handle them more if I want, but I’m usually to busy. Given the info I’ve given you about my experience, would you say that this would be a good "next step" for me as far as snakes go? Or would you recommend something else? I am interested in learning all I can about these snakes so that one day I can own one. |
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| 05/06/08 04:07pm |
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BooByVu View Profile |
Message To: Yasha In reference to Message Id: 1727130 Is a Brazilian Rainbow Boa a good second snake species?
Lets see, you have kept herps before so i say go for it. I dont really think BRBs are that hard to keep anyways. As long as you can keep temps and humidity good then you re ok. They are very docile from what ive seen. Ive only been bitten once but that was when i first got her and she was just shipped. BPs are also a good snakes but I personally enjoy my BRB more. They both are docile and feed well but its up to you. Experience can be gained so buy the snake you like that way you ll like it more and take care of it better. Goodluck |
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| 05/06/08 09:30pm |
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Gfx View Profile |
Message To: Yasha In reference to Message Id: 1727130 Is a Brazilian Rainbow Boa a good second snake species?
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| 05/07/08 09:58pm |
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Leu-Drago View Profile |
Message To: Yasha In reference to Message Id: 1727130 Is a Brazilian Rainbow Boa a good second snake species?
BRB’s are not hard to take care of. I have seen many die though due to poor care. Glass containers just don’t hold the humidity they need. Easy to fix the problem, just put plastic wrap around half of your screen and if humidity is still not high enough add another water bowl to your hot side of the tank. Good luck, I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. |
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| 05/08/08 01:09am |
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SusanC View Profile |
Message To: Leu-Drago In reference to Message Id: 1728923
I will say.. I read ALL of that and found it all very interesting...but then again.. I’m a female... a perfectionist.. and very detail oriented. I’ve talked to Chuck (Scylla) at length and he agrees that both BP’s and BRB’s are intermediate level snakes. From what he tells me, the BRB’s husbandry is somewhat easier. It sounds like you don’t have a lot of time... and to be honest, the BP’s temps and humidity need to be watched pretty much daily. I realize that I haven’t been a whole lot of help... the best advice I can give you... talk to Chuck... he keeps both BP’s and BRB’s. He isn’t a sugarcoater... and tells it like it is...which is why I like him. I’m looking forward to hearing your decision. Susan |
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| 05/08/08 11:09am |
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Littleindiangirl View Profile |
Message To: Yasha In reference to Message Id: 1727130 Is a Brazilian Rainbow Boa a good second snake species?
If your worried about getting bit, don’t be. The suspense and unknowing is far worse than the actual bite. I would suggest a BP. They are very slow moving and docile, something I think will come in handy as you learn what it’s like to deal with a heavier bodied snake than a corn. Their husbandry requirements do take some work, but nothing that’s going to drive you nuts if you’ve taken the proper steps. I find that my glass tank was a lot more time consuming with daily mistings, but the tubs always keep it perfect. I have almost zero maintenance with the tubs concerning humidity and temps. If you buy the proper equipment, you will have a lot better chance at success the first time around. A good thermostat, thermometer and hygrometer and enclosure will make your life very easy. From my understanding, the BRB require higher humidity and lower temps. They don’t bounce back as easily from mistakes, and don’t give as much of a learning curve. It is truly an intermediate animal. But don’t let that discourage you! If your up to the challenge, by all means go for it! ;) |
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| 05/08/08 11:40am |
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BooByVu View Profile |
Message To: Littleindiangirl In reference to Message Id: 1729212 Is a Brazilian Rainbow Boa a good second snake species?
You have to start somewhere with bigger herps and a BRB isnt a bad idea. Much better then a redtail or burmese id say. Go for it! lol i got my BRB from Jeff Clark also and the snake i got was exactly what i expected from the pictures he sent me. Goodluck deciding! |
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| 05/09/08 12:44am |
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Is a Brazilian Rainbow Boa a good second snake species?
Is a Brazilian Rainbow Boa a good second snake species?