My 3 Rosy Boas (feeding, enclosures and basic care)

Something a lil different but I wanted to show you all my new rosy boa Java and update you on how Betelgeuse and Willow are doing. I thought it might be helpful to show their enclosures and go over some basic care + throw in a few feedings as well
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[@6strings735]

Nice rosies! Great snakes. In the wild, these snakes occupy burrows in ground that has lots of rock structures below the surface (and above in most localities but not all.) That said, a substrate like you use, especially the big aspen chips, does give them security when they burrow in, and it retains warmth, so it works well despite the fact that you will never find a wild rosy living in wood chips. I use them too. A large-area but mostly flat hide would be great. If you notice, your rosies will pretty much squeeze between layers of solid surface to hide, like behind the foam background in contact with the foam and glass. You can make flatt-ish hides - buy "flat" cork bark pieces, or make a sheet of spray foam (aka Great Stuff) and carve a very shallow concave, or what I often use - just plain packing paper used for wrapping things when moving - lay it over the substrate. Super simple, and the rosies really like it. They want contact on as much of their body as possible. They like feeling the surface of the hide against them. Another great hide is PVC pipe unless you have really big coastal rosies that can't fit. Many localities can fit in 1-1/4 or 1-1/2 inch dia PVC pipe. They like that type of hide, again because they can "feel" it all around them. I use PVC pipe in my rosy cages, plus some packing paper laid over much of the cage. They love that setup. Much more useful to the snake than a plant, piece of driftwood or large-diameter cork bark. I am not criticizing, I am just sharing my experiences for the benefit of you and the snakes. Of course, there is also - "if it aint broke don't fix it." If your rosies are thriving just the way things are, then no changes necessary. One more tip if you didn't know this already- some rosies are stubborn with frozen thawed. Warming the prey item up to around 100 deg F helps quite a bit. I learned that from ball pythons, but it seems to work with rosies too in my experience. You will notice the snakes grab the prey very quickly when the prey is warm compared to if the prey is room temp. Works with sand boas too. Not 100% necessarily, but a big improvement. (I was not sure if rosies had heat-sensing receptors, but apparently there may be, but not obvious pits like with pythons. Conflicting info out there on this subject. Boa constrictors do not have heat sensors.) Good luck with the snakes!

[@lassiverin]

Nice suggestions I’m looking for a rosy boa myself.

[@shanschindler]

I adopted an albino coastal Rosy boa named Rebel Sunshine, 2 months ago, & she's awesome!! She used to strike any time I opened her enclosure, moved her to her feeding tub, changed her water, or anything else that required me being around her. She is captive bred, & did have severe mites before I got her, hence her lack of socialization. She was only handled for her medicated baths, which isn't fun for anyone. Things have been moving right along, & she's just such a beautiful animal. I'm able to handle her, & she's grown comfortable being held for short periods of time, but increasing all the time. Thank you for doing this video about your Rosy boas because I learned some things.

[@jeffreygolish3827]

Let's be honest. I'm just too damn lazy to branch out into snakes. I don't need the extra expenses, either. That said, you have convinced me that a Rosy Boa would make an excellent choice. Attractive, docile and modest in size. What's not to like. I have handled a couple of corn snakes before. It was an OK experience. I don't fear or loathe snakes like some people do. I liked this video from an educational point of view. I also wonder if any of the haters changed their minds after seeing Willow. Not much to fear there, huh?

[@Gabrielaalvarezdogmom]

Jeffrey Golish I’m so happy you like snakes now. I only spent about $250 in total for my ball python setup. They’re easy to care for as long as you do a ton of research. If you want you could follow me on mocha_almond_the_ballpython. 💖🐍

[@c0dy1287]

Rosy boas are about as easy as you can get, if you kill one through poor care I would imagine a pet rock would be about the only thing for you. I'm pretty lazy myself and don't have much time or money either and also living within their natural range they do perfect with the ambient humidity, but if you're only interested in observing that's great too!

[@keenechau3171]

Love this content along with the t’s

[@katelillo1932]

I was going to ask you to do a beetle juice update 😂 congrats on your new baby, as well! I always somehow forget about the rosy boas when I think about snakes I want to keep in the future. They’re so stinking cute. My first and only snake is a ball python, and I love her. She’s been a joy to raise. I’d definitely consider a rosy if I ever want to add a boa to my family 🐍

[@SilverDemon456]

Willow's enclosure is way too small. That could be why she doesn't eat as much as the others. Seeing as females can reach 3 feet as adults, they should be kept in the equivalent of a 30 gallon. She could also use more enrichment, as you said she likes to explore.

[@-never-gonna-give-you-up-]

Exactly this 💯

[@danfoster9346]

My favourite species along with children’s pythons! I had a Mexican rosy boa 👍🏼

[@idkfornow4262]

I love Rosy Boas!😍

[@bilik1371]

hello I discovered you on youtube, you have very high quality content and I really love what you do, thanks to you I am feeding or trying to feed exotic animals, but I do not understand English

[@JeremyGoneWildPets]

I’ve been waiting for this video

[@clemencequillet1068]

I hesitated to adopt one... now i have to adopt him... It's soooo cute ! I hâte you 😂

[@nataliascalise1099]

AWWW I have a black and silver boa named Beetle juice too! He got his name years ago but I knew I’d come across another Black and silver boa with the same name at some point it’s just too fitting !

[@Chochongasa]

I was between getting a Hognose & a rosy and this vid convinced me so thank you!! I just got a rosy boa that looks a lot like Java

[@lassiverin]

Same lol

[@ChantalsCritters]

They all are unique. Great video.

[@lou4188]

I love Java's color and markings. They are way cool! Thanks.

[@jessescreepy-crawlies7374]

Great video love the variety, Keep up the great work!

[@tarantulakat]

thank you 🙏

[@Blackratsnake]

So I went to feed my curly hair tarantula and I noticed there was a small web on the side of her cork log. Turns out there is a small spider living in there with her. It must be feeding off the isopods and springtails since it's a bioactive enclosure. I was just wondering, should I remove it or leave it. It's too small for my tarantula to bother and I doubt it poses any threat to her. Thoughts?

[@takenbysleep-_-1036]

cutest snakes ever 🥺

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

We keep a Roy Boa for 10 years. It looked and behaved just like Willow. She loved to be handled. After the kids went off to school, I wandered up to a garage sale nearby. I stuck up a conversation with a 10 year old kid who happened to mention that we wanted a snake for Christmas! I had him bring me to his mom, and offered the snake to the family. She wasn’t sure, naturally, so brought the entire kit with a lot of extra food, demonstrated proper care and handling, mom, dad and 3 kids all handled it, mom relented. Last Halloween they came by to say Rosie was still doing quite well! I feel really good about the whole thing. Definitely recommend Rosy Boas.

[@kittykaser30]

I had started to watch your channel and I was going to comment to one of your snake videos whether you're able to show how you care or set up each of your snakes enclosure - but so glad to find this video

[@falcolf]

This was so reassuring, I wasn't sure if my 20 gallon would be okay and now I am. Lovely to see that they'd definitely be no danger to my kitties if they got out like I feel a ball python might be!

[@jakej.2893]

it's the other way around; you cats would likely kill a Rosy Boa almost instantly. Even if they don't kill them outright the infections caused by cat injuries can kill them anyway. also 20g is the minimum for these guys they should really be kept in a 40g breeder as an adult. The enclosures in this video are depressing.

[@falcolf]

@@jakej.2893 Yes, I already knew that.

[@-never-gonna-give-you-up-]

​@falcolf ........ "wasn't sure if 20 gal would be enough but now I am" also you "I already knew that"

[@The_Worst_Guy_Ever]

A house cat would win against a ball python ten times out of ten lol

[@mrsaiyan7342]

Awesome names! They fit perfect! 😀👍👍✌️

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

Such a cuuutie!

[@davesandulli5883]

i've been looking into these thanks for the info

[@strangerspooders4711]

Kat I had the most serendipitous occurrence! Not a couple hours after watching this video, a rosy boa decided to visit with us on our back porch 😂 I swear it was hilarious. I would love to own one but I'm fairly certain they're illegal where I live since they're native here so thank you for showing me yours so I can live vicariously lol

[@strangerspooders4711]

@R3d D0t wait really? Everything I've heard from others say they're illegal in cali! I'MA GET ME A ROSY! Thank you!

[@luwildy]

I think you've sold me. I've done some research about them and have been heavily considering. They are adorable!

[@choronzon.333]

Rosy boas are THE BEST!

[@nicolebezanson731]

Tarantula Kat your snakes are beautiful,love ther colouring,awesome video hugs:D

[@desiree.a]

I’m new to the snake community 🥺 Your babies are so beautiful

[@SuperLoops]

aww they are cute little sneaks

[@bedbackandbeyond]

Oh no. I can’t watch you do snakes videos too. You already make me want a tarantula! Words I never thought I’d say in my life!!😊

[@santoroaquatics5038]

Hi Kat you are so cool I love your pet snake keep up the great work I'm so happy to be a subscriber 💯👍

[@crazyezhigh420]

Im here to watch u and all your pets

[@kkrazyexoticskk1054]

Awesome video keep it up 😃

[@bayside5944]

Love these animals. Been looking to get a pair for my daughter but can’t find them anywhere! It’s frustrating!

[@packlesswolf1]

We get them at petsmart

[@Katstarfell]

Underground reptiles normally sells them

[@jwcob1239]

Omg 2 terrible places

[@folditcuzucan]

or look for when the local reptile ezpo comes to your town

[@ashlynhawley68]

hi! i recently just got mine from morph market from a guy named Gerold Merker! My boy is super sweet!

[@livvygrossmann6004]

I might be getting a Mexican Rosy Boa and a Blood Red Corn Snake very soon!! I can't wait!!

[@canuckgerbil1924]

Love your little snakes, would love some more.

[@luvlost03]

I wish these were easier to find I would love to get one. I own a kenyan sand boa and I love him. Beetlejuice is my fave

[@theparadoxspot]

They’re so cute. I’ve thought about getting a one before, but I’m not set. I have a Kenyan sand boa that I looove.

[@6strings735]

My opinion is that, although similar in ways to rosies, Kenyans are even more indestructible and tolerant of a wider range of conditions. Rosies are more sensitive to conditions outside their normal range of temps and humidity.

[@2yearoldeastercandy935]

I love Rosy boas so much! It’s too bad that there isn’t a lot of them being sold at expos. Once I’m ready to own a snake, I’ll be looking out for one! also, I’d recommend holding the mouse at the midsection instead of the tail, it makes it wiggle less and the snake can catch it easier.

[@user-mv1pf5qb3b]

Some people say they need to be kept in freezers in a few months pls comment on this

[@alltaira5922]

I think if I were to get a snake it would be a rosy boa, or a hognose. Beautiful!

[@afergie76]

Rosy boas were my first snakes. They are great starter snakes. Mine were not feisty at all.

[@sammy144able]

Your snakes are awesome

[@definit1on119]

A rosy boa is on my list. I just recently got a sand boa and corn snake. Boa constrictors are def my fave. So docile and explorative. Ever thought of getting a boa constrictor?

[@tarantulakat]

maybe someday :)

[@palmharbor6317]

Hello Kat, I have been collecting Rosy Boa's for years. They are attractive and docile pets. Funny, I can pick up any species of snake, yet shiver when I see a spider! Must be a learned phobia? Louis

[@tarantulakat]

awesome. They’re just the best. Maybe it’s learned, I think a combination of learned and natural instinct but who knows

[@caryboyd2181]

A really great video. Wild Rosy boas have their own natural morphs due to locality. Being live bearing snakes makes breeding them very much more simple. I think they are way better than Ball pythons for this reason. Rosys are just more handsome snakes in my opinion. The posibilities they offer as morphs is just outstanding. Being a laterally striped snake. I am waiting for someone to develope a rosy morph that differs from this. Much like Caifornia kingsnakes which are banded come in a stripped morph. Still other Cali kings come in a blotched and sripped morph. I am waiting for this to happen with rosys. My favorite are the Morongo valley type that have very orange and blue/gray stripping. But I think the most stuning morphs are the Albino forms. The cream body and orange strpping is just spectacular. I love the snakes of the Southwest the best. Rosys, pyromelana and other Lambpropeltis, transpecos rat, Lyre snakes, and of course gopher snakes. : )

[@-Ennui-]

I’ve been wanting a rosy for awhile now! Willow is so adorable omg

[@johnbrazell2433]

I don't have a Rosie yet but I have been thinking about it. I do have a Kenyan sand boa he is adorable. They don't spend a lot of time out but they do come out some as they get older. I love my girl. If I am not mistaken Rosie's get bigger then Kenyan sand boas. They are both a small snake when they are full grown. Very easy to care for.

[@courtneymallick5699]

So I was thinking about getting a corn snake, then I discovered rosy boas and I like them more because corn snakes are like 6 feet rosy Boas only get to about 2 feet length.

[@andyjagger9394]

i have a corn sanake, and a ball python. i dont really want any more snakes as tarantulas is my real passion, but if i did i would go for a rosey boa, as they look like really nice little snakes.

[@joshuahull9982]

Rosy boas are my favorite snake too. I have a pair of them. Garter snakes are my number 2 favorite snake. According to a rosy boa breeder named Ken Foose rosy boas can live over 60 years with proper care. If true that's incredible. I wouldn't doubt it though because reptiles with slow metabolic rates tend to live longer. Their slow metabolism helps them survive in their harsh desert environment. They might not find food for months at a time but will make the most of it when they do. In captivity where food is available all the time they can quickly become obese though. Females tend to be much larger and usually don't have the spurs. Personally I've never seen any female rosy boa who did have cloacal spurs.

[@danday457]

what morph is the second one?

[@Katie.aylwin226]

How long can you handle them for?

[@richcohen9195]

Where did u buy the rosey boa .I wanna get one

[@EWroachguts]

THIS is THE boop noodle , it blows ball pythons out of the water in cuteness, I would die for these snakes. Im Honored to even breathe the same air they breath. The president should see one of these cuties Just wow...so cute So pretty. The most boopable snake out there. I have no more to say except THOSE SNEKS ARE BABYS AND SHOULD BE PROTECT AT ALL COSTS

[@user-.._]

how often can you hold them? like about how many days a week?

[@kenjiro2676]

I don’t know why I haven’t subscribed yet 😂

[@lassiverin]

Great info. I’m very much interested in caring for a rosy boa. This was helpful! I do you have any other recommendations for substrate choices other than Aspen? One of my kids has an allergic reaction to it. All of my enclosures in the home are all bioactive. I’m open to bioactive for a rosy boa if you think it’s a good fit, would love your advice, and if not any other choices.

[@Macjones69]

My rosy boa does burrow is that rare or sometimes normal

[@Lisa-eu9fy]

💞💞💞

[@BiS0urApple]

Where can you get a rosy boa I want one

[@queennasra2346]

I really love rosy boa. When did you get them?

[@erinarobinson9335]

What are your thoughts on adding a humid hide?

[@codyarcher1030]

I just got a rosy boa she is about 2ft what size do you think i should feed

[@natashachilled6612]

Will you breed them be amazing colors sorry I'm new and binge watching your videos 🌸🌹🌸

[@evmen8859]

Can you talk about Steatoda nobilis or steatoda grossa. They interest me.

[@leam89]

We have a gray banded kingsnake and a hognose but would love to get a rosy boa

[@BillieRC]

What size is willow enclosure?

[@steverocksyo]

Love these. Be very careful I had Beetlejuice's exact size sliding top cage and I even put two clip baby locks because I knew boas are escape artists, but he grew long he somehow escaped with zero evidence of where or how. :/ his cage was exactly as it was no bends or anything.

[@DontFollowMe666]

I just got my rosy boa is it OK if I have like a bowl of repti sand Is it safe and do they enjoy digging into sand?

[@Mercedes_may]

Where can I get a rosy if I am in Alaska?

[@Chickensareawesome]

Yay! Rosys are my favorite too! Who are the breeders you buy from? They're terribly hard to find!

[@tarantulakat]

I actually scored my big girl for free from someone rehoming. The small 2 came from locally owned pet stores

[@Chickensareawesome]

@@tarantulakat thanks for replying! Super lucky to score one from a re-home! I got mine from a repticon last year and have been struggling to find more. Morphmarket has some but I'm wanting a dark colored boy for my little lady 😊

[@leahlafavor7369]

where do you get your rosy boas? I want one so bad! I’m in the PDX area

[@ferrari4sale563]

What is the tank dimension. Is that her permanent home?

[@ingenunis5003]

They can be hard to find- I was told years ago they were nippy.

[@ThreeDayAwesome]

What kind of rosy boa is Java? So cute!

[@steverocksyo]

My sand boa was in that sliding cage I even put extra click locks to keep it from sliding and he escaped; no sign of damage to the cage. He just flexed the middle of the long spot. 😔

[@samyankocy5977]

Hi! I’m considering buying one but I want to get it from a reputable breeder. Where did you get yours if I may ask?

[@1Vapersianprincess]

Where did you find them? I've never heard of them before. I've been thinking about getting a first snake for a year or more now and so far everyone tells me the ball python is a first time pet.

[@faith3305]

They're online or at local reptile expos. Ball pythons are cool but they get big and will sometimes go off feed which can stress beginners out. I got a Rosy and a Ball and can say the Rosy has been the easier of the 2. No humidity to keep up, eats mice not rats, and is consistent with feedings.

[@FoxxxyMomma3]

my rosy boa wont eat. what do I do?

[@tarantulakat]

my adult female went almost 3 mo without eating, then she shed and is back to eating normally.

[@sablebeauty]

They all look extremely similar?

[@charmcereal]

Hey! I live in Miami Florida and have had turtles all my life I want to branch out and buy a melanistic rosy boa, like beetle juice! But I can’t seem to find any, any recommendations on where to buy them? And how that would go exactly? Thank you!

[@carsongarnett1700]

Spiders.. fine. Snakes..? NOPE lol sweet video

[@germaineparham9372]

Do they ever grow up to eat anything besides adult mice 25-30 grams or can you feed them 40-85 gram small rats ? In so they max out 2.5 ft ?

[@mehsatunnainen9726]

What I'm concerned about is keeping things dry enough for a rosy. Here in Helsinki the indoor moisture level is good and low at winter, but we are on the sea shore and there are occasional mists on other seasons. What would you consider to be a too wet air for a rosy? Don't wanna get the little noodle sick by just having them breathe air that's too wet after all.

[@RandomCatVids]

I absolutely love my rosy dude Lukas. He's such a tricky feeder, though, and eats nowhere near as often as my ball python.. Like he'll come up and sniff the pinky, but then he'll just reject it and slither away. Anyone have tips on how to get the stinker's appetite up?

[@tarantulakat]

One of mine doesn’t eat the best either, as long as they’re not thin I wouldn’t worry too much

[@CarlosPerez-fm4ws]

I just found a Rosy Boa, i live on a ranch, is it cool if i keep it?

[@tarantulakat]

I’d prob let it go and find a captive bred one. Way less issues and will likely be a better, healthier pet

[@squid4399]

How old is Beetlejuice?

[@chinathomas7019]

I got a rosy boa like 8 days ago and she will not eat anything. She won't eat F/T nor love. She sniffled the live pinky and just slithered right past it as if it where just a rock

[@clifforddanielsjr.9533]

I’m in Cali and I’ve been looking can someone point me in the right direction

[@queencreeep]

Sorry if I'm asking something you already answered - are they generally friendly with people?

[@6strings735]

Yes. Some have the annoying habit of smelling the holder's hand and then clamping down as if it is food. I have never had one that bites in defense. In that respect they are super docile.

[@jeremiahflatford1933]

How would you clean Willows excloser after she does her business?

[@tarantulakat]

Just scoop the area, replace sub if needed and I do one big clean every few wks (or sooner or later depending how dirty it gets tbh)

[@jeremiahflatford1933]

@@tarantulakat ok thank you so much :)

[@user-bl6xo3mu5i]

ロージースナボアですか ?

[@takenbysleep-_-1036]

Take a shot every time Kat says RoSy bOaS

[@cathyb1273]

So you must be wasted by now. ... 😵

[@takenbysleep-_-1036]

Cathy b lool 💀

[@bilik1371]

merhaba seni youtube'da keşfetim ve yaptığın iş gerçekten harika resmen hayalimdeki iş sayende egzotik canlılara sempati duydum ama ingilizce bilmiyorum rica etsem türkçe alt yazı yaparmısın.

[@princevince2135]

I don't know if this will get a response, but I was wondering how often you should feed rosy boas? from what I heard, you're supposed to feed them once every five days for the first year of life, once every seven days for the next two years and from then on go to once every ten days. I don't know if this is true or not but I also heard that sometimes rosy boas go off feed, kinda like ball pythons? I'm kinda concerned

[@6strings735]

They kind of let you know when they are hungry - they pace in the enclosure, especially at dusk. So, you can feed them when they are hungry. Every 5 days is fine. Older adults may require less frequency (unless it is a breeding female..). They will refuse food when going into a shed - sometimes it is difficult to tell they are going into a shed cycle. Other reasons for refusal is breeding age males may refuse food during breeding season. No worries, it is fine. Pregnant females will not eat. The good thing is, they generally eat very well, so if they do refuse food sometimes, it is not a problem. I have an adult male around 12 yrs old that probably eats maybe 6 nice-sized meals a year - he only eats in early Spring and then again in Fall. And he looks fantastic, nice and plump. Young rosies will look for food often and may eat twice a week if you feed them smaller meals. The once every 5 days thing is a guideline, but not applicable to every rosy. Young eat more often, older adults eat less often, and there is everything inbetween.

[@breperry5004]

I have questions about my Rosy Boa. I have been afraid of snakes for 32 years of my life. But I have found a love because if a ball python my brother has. I am giving her small mice for feeding but it doesn't seem like it's enough can I feed her to my side a Time? She's my first snake so I want to make sure I'm doing everything right for her she's 10 years old she's full grown can you help me?

[@0pyro]

I'm early!

[@cadirgemont5900]

Agree rosy boas are the best , ball pythons are good but can be so fussy. I'm crazy and personally think Burmese pythons are the best hehe