Quote Originally Posted by Caitlin View Post
One note I always add when chatting with people who want a BRB - be sure you are clear about your own expectations. These are shy snakes, and while it's true that they are incredibly beautiful, they are active at dawn/dusk or at night, and they are happiest when totally buried under their substrate. If you want a BRB because they are gorgeous and you think you'll get to see her a lot, that just isn't at all likely. I adore my BRB girl, but I love her as she is and understand that getting to see her is a rare gift.
Oh, totally! I'm absolutely not expecting a "display animal" at all. I'm prepared to meet the snake where it's at. Aside from being beautiful (which I understand is just a plus), I'm mostly looking forward to a snake that'll hopefully be a good enough eater to help cut down on food waste from my pickier snakes and will be a good introduction to decent-sized boas before I think about larger species in the future. Thanks for all your tips!!

I also almost completely forgot to ask - the BRB will be my first boa, so are there any special precautions I should be taking? I'm planning to quarantine for at least 90 days and test for IBD before I move the snake to my snake room, but is there anything else I should be aware of? I've heard mixed advice on whether to quarantine for 90 days or up to a year, and I'm planning on playing it safe with a year-long quarantine if you all recommend that.