A few BRB questions

Hi,
I am looking into getting a few BRB's probably around next August or September. I've kept balls before and I've been reading about them so I feel confident that I can handle the husbandry requirements. However, I do have a few questions. How do BRBs handle rack life? One place said that they may need special lighting (but this was only one location). If I can house them in a rack, how long will a 32 qt tub last? Is it like balls where the males can always stay in a 32 qt, and females will eventually need a 41? I know that BRBs average slightly larger than balls, so I was wondering if the 32 qt size would be large enough. Also, in the future I would like to breed them (something about live birth in a snake just fascinates me). Should I get 1 male for every female? Or can 1 male handle several girls?
Also, I think that the Peruivian (sp?) Rainbow Boas are also beautiful, but I can't find nearly as much information about them. Are they just not preferred to the BRBs?
Thanks in advance!

im sorry what is brb brazilian rainbow boa?

I want a Brb reallllllly bad. I can't remember who it was that I chatted with here, but he knew his stuff. (gncz?) Hopefully he can chime in. I've decided that it wasnt the right time for me to have one, but Brian Sharp had an anethrystic (maybe, I cant remember now) one at Tinley and OMG! It was tough to walk away from that bugger. Just amazing animals. ;)

Here is a poor picture of him
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...7/IMG_1262.jpg

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Originally Posted by patthesnakeman

im sorry what is brb brazilian rainbow boa?

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Yes.

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Originally Posted by PigsnPythons

How do BRBs handle rack life?

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They do fine in racks as long as their requirements are met.

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Originally Posted by PigsnPythons

One place said that they may need special lighting (but this was only one location). If I can house them in a rack, how long will a 32 qt tub last? Is it like balls where the males can always stay in a 32 qt, and females will eventually need a 41? I know that BRBs average slightly larger than balls, so I was wondering if the 32 qt size would be large enough.

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I have never heard of special lighting for BRBs. They are nocturnal. A 32 qt. tub will last 9-10 months or so dependant on the growth rate. 32 qt tubs are too small for any adult BRB in my opinion, but I am sure you could cram a small male into one of you want to.

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Originally Posted by PigsnPythons

Also, in the future I would like to breed them (something about live birth in a snake just fascinates me). Should I get 1 male for every female? Or can 1 male handle several girls?

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One male can go with more than one female. Depends more on what you want to do then the snakes.

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Originally Posted by PigsnPythons

Also, I think that the Peruivian (sp?) Rainbow Boas are also beautiful, but I can't find nearly as much information about them. Are they just not preferred to the BRBs?

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Just not as common.....ha ha....I think it is more about demand. More people like Brazilians...they are the prettiest ;)

I keep and breed My Adult BRB's in CB 70 Tubs...They seem to be doing just fine...

Brian Sharp keeps his in 3ft. cages...And the Anery's are smokin when they are first born! I have a crappy pic of one from my cell phone I'll have to try and find...

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ict/JBRB-1.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ct/JBRB9-1.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ct/JBRB6-1.jpg

how awesome is that picture

Wow, great pics. And thanks everybody that answered all of my questions. Definately excited about checking these guys out in the coming months!

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Originally Posted by coldbloodaddict

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ct/JBRB6-1.jpg

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Look at those eyes! Do yours usually have those light colored eyes like that? I like that alot. :D;)

Go with what you want most, is my way of thinking - BRB or PRB.

Great pictures, cold blooded!!!!

If you are wanting a PRB, I think jeff clark has more experience with them.
Dave Collings at Rainbows R Us Reptiles does BRBs and is a great guy- works a lot with Brian Sharp.
Brian's are gorgeous and he's super helpful, but he's really focused on developing morphs and they tend to be spendy.

another good source for PRBs is Will Bird at http://www.ectotherms.net/ecto-cms/

he has a large collection of BRBs and PRBs and produces a large number of babies every year

I second will bird. I was contemplating buying a pair a while ago, and he was first on my list. But, I decided I want something a little more high end. ;)

Will is definitly a great guy....i wish he would prove out his hypo BRB to be genetic LOL

How is their temperment compaired to a B/P? The local petco has a BRB I've been eyeballing.

Hmm... I always shudder when I think about petco. But if you insist. BRB's are like any other animal, they are "said" to be skiddish, and stressed... but I don't know how true that is. Most I have read says that they are extraordinary animals to keep. They are for the intermediate keeper, and not as forgiving about husbandry mistakes, but I think with regular handling, they will be an excellent snake to own.

Thank You, next weekend on the 30th here in St. louis is a reptile expo we are planning on attending, I will be able to meet our local breeders and see what's there, I also worry about the stock large pet stores sell.

I suggest going over to Kingsnake, the BRB forums are usually active, and although it's only a few people, there are usually very knowledgeable. :)