Brazilian Rainbow Boa????

It may have already been mentioned but they can also change colours quite dramatically in the evenings ....
their sides go WHITE !!

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I've read they are subject to a quick decline if humidity drops, but am wondering how quick is "quick"? For an established adult, could you leave town for a week without worry, or would you need someone to check daily to ensure humidity is in the appropriate range?

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I've read they are subject to a quick decline if humidity drops, but am wondering how quick is "quick"? For an established adult, could you leave town for a week without worry, or would you need someone to check daily to ensure humidity is in the appropriate range?

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In my experience they were practically bombproof especially as adults.

I'm sure giving the viv a good spray beforehand would like allow a week or so break - you could also include a very damp hide as well . Eve a big bowl of water with handfuls of moss in there ...


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Originally Posted by Zincubus

In my experience they were practically bombproof especially as adults.

I'm sure giving the viv a good spray beforehand would like allow a week or so break - you could also include a very damp hide as well . Eve a big bowl of water with handfuls of moss in there ...


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Ah, thank you Zinc. They are sooooooo on my wish list.

I was trying to find some pics of the adult BRB I used to have. While doing so I found this old post I made on KS in 2003 describing his behavior: http://forums.kingsnake.com/viewarch...21109&key=2003

BRBs are really neat, as adults they can be rather hardy and quite docile. When I'd take mine out, he'd enjoy crawling around and climbing up branches and dowels I'd set up for him. Their heads are quite small and dainty.
They may soak for over 24 hrs which is totally normal, especially when coming up to a shed. Mine would completely submerge and just his little nostrils would be sticking out. Fed great on f/t small rats. As mentioned, they have a really cool color change on the laterals that may be cream/dingy during the day and then bright white at night time. I really enjoyed the time I kept mine and would say go for it if you like them, they are stunning snakes and not very large.
Also agreed that Dave at Rainbows R Us is top notch, I've been in his snake room before and he has some awesome snakes and takes great care of them.

Here are some old pics, these were from 2001 and 2002 so they were scanned from actual photos years ago, sorry they are so small!
Irontal hanging out showing the 'dark' sides during the day:
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/OoFiZBk.jpg
Irontail with bright white sides at night:
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/L1djkLZ.jpg

One of my favorite photos, outdoor photo shoot:
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/HsgFsPV.jpg
http://forums.kingsnake.com/viewarch...21109&key=2003http://forums.kingsnake.com/viewarch...21109&key=2003

Oh and another recommendation - Cliff at Living Gem Reptiles. He takes really detailed records and seems like a great guy

Thank you!!!

Ok, so this Expo isn't til Jan 28th.....time can't go fast enough!!

I have also reached out to a few breeders who were suggested by our awesome members. Looking forward to hearing back from them and possibly not working til the expo.

The wait is already killing me....

The expo should have a vendor list on their website. Check it out and look up the vendors on fauna classifieds BOI (board of inquiry). You can also post asking about them in our feedback sub-forum. I did this with the expos I've been to and it has been helpful.

Good luck in your search!

FWIW I spoke to Cliff at Living Gems, just to pick his brain a little - and holy cow, that guy is awesome. His breeding standards sound incredibly impressive and he gave me a wealth of information. Answered questions I didn't even know I had. As breeders go, he seems top notch. I would totally hit him up if you haven't already.