Pros & Cons to Brazilian Rainbow Boas

[@carterpochynok4874]

Honestly the coiling is a pro for me. Having a little branch on my desk next to my laptop for my danger noodle to coil up on and chill while I work sounds like the dream.

[@funnygaming2672]

Me; so it perfects snake , it actually eat and it has a nice size too! Humidity: I'm about to end your whole career Me; ;(

[@huntersfavbandana]

I am brazilian and they are pretty common pets here so I have some interesting fun facts to say: 1. The brazilian rainbow boas you guys have in the gringolandia are the Amazonian ones. They are bigger, have this pretty red/orange color and are a bit sassier than the other ones. They also demand the most humidity. 2. There are 2 other subespecies of rainbow boas and they are the most common. 3. The Caatinga rainbow boa demands SO MUCH LESS humidity, cause the Caatinga is actually one of our driest habitats. They are also much more chill tempered and are smaller. 4. The Atlantic Rainbow boa is the smallest I guess, and are darker than the others (some are basically almost black with the rainbowish-iridescence). And they are also the chillest, but require the same level of humidity as the Amazonian. I guess only the Amazonian ones are allowed or can be found in the US, but the Caatinga boa is by far the easiest one to keep, and is just as beautiful as her Amazonian cousin.

[@Textile_Courtesan]

Thank you for your information! I'm honestly in awe with the diversity of animals in Brazil and recently started keeping tarantulas, a majority of my dream list are from Brazil. I hope go visit one day to see them in nature to better improve my care.

[@nezumidjinn5547]

when you have snakes always get a snakehook i never use one on my snakes but it`s a great tool to get things from under the sofa and other hard to reach places 😂🤣😂

[@caitwn8548]

Nice video, as always! I've had a Brazilian Rainbow Boa for just over a year, (and I made the decision to get her in part because of your videos, so thank you!), so I am no expert, but I think it might be fair to say another possible con is that even though they are so incredibly beautiful, people shouldn't get them expecting to have a display snake. I know you touched on this when you described how active they are at night. But I'd really like to emphasize that this beautiful snake seems to be happiest when it's acting like an earthworm and is completely buried in substrate during the day. Do NOT get a BRB if you want/expect to see them during the day! That said, I adore my BRB girl; she's very gentle and just a joy to keep even if she's mainly an earthworm, lol. REGARDING BREEDERS: Facebook can be a crazy place, BUT the two Brazilian Rainbow Boa groups there are VERY good, with many experienced breeders and keepers active there. That's the first place I would recommend looking. Just please remember that you can't make posts on FB that mention buying/selling or costs of buying animals. Just post that you'd like breeder recommendations.

[@reptiliangarden]

I love how you describe them as an earth worm 😂

[@cherridavion9002]

There is a Rainbow Boa group on Facebook, good breeders in the group. Ike's exotics and aquatics and Steven Green are a couple I remember.

[@steveburlingame1935]

Ikes exotics ike is a great guy

[@JayHendrickBeats]

I’m bringing my rainbow boa home today from the pet store I work at and I’m getting a baby one, idk how, but it’s the nicest animal in that entire store lol

[@GoGoPeanutable]

Not all babies are snippy. We got one about a month ago, and he never has snapped at anyone. He is very docile!

[@BuyestFan]

Thats what she said.

[@bouncebird3760]

My own brb is amazing. She did go through some health issues but she's a fighter and even tho I had to give her injections and oral medication some months ago she still is so super docile and lovely.

[@EnVeeR]

I got my rainbow boa from Shay’s Serpents. They are SO knowledgeable and answered everything before and after I bought my shiny noodle.

[@lauralozi5602]

At least the last con isn't a problem for us (Brazilian). We can get only boas as pets. There's a bunch of species of rainbow boas here, like maurus, crassus or cenchria. Since they're the only kind of snakes legalized for us, I was thinking about getting one, but I wasn't sure. This video helped

[@RocketDaryl]

Great video! I've had my Herm the Worm for almost a year now and my experience with him is spot on with your comments regarding BRBs. I got him as a baby and he was around 18 inches. He's now a solid 30 inches long. So, they don't grow overly fast, but they do grow faster than some videos would have you believe.

[@iggygirlsballersclub7819]

Yes they are absolutely beautiful ❤️ thanks for sharing.

[@zareptiles]

#1 is so true. I can’t tell you how many programs I did at the zoo where our rainbow boa would rap up in my belt loops and then I was just kind of stuck until hes get out of my belt loops 😂

[@reptiliangarden]

I’m glad I’m not the only one 😅😂

[@TaraAndFriends]

Okay, for a while now I have wanted a Brazilian Rainbow Boa, so I watched one of your videos about 2 years ago, and she has grown so much!! Or, at least it loks like it. She looks really huge and healthy! Very pretty girl!

[@rademenes80]

Bowie is absolutely stunning.

[@jarradfisher3590]

Beautiful snake 🐍

[@kyranpreddy2061]

Yeah! Very beautiful I have to strongly agree.

[@RocketDaryl]

I got my baby “Herm the Worm” in January from XYZReptiles. I think he was 4-6 months old when I got him (I don’t know his exact birthday). I did a lot of research so I knew what I was getting into. Everything you said I have found to be true with Herm. He was quite “SASSY” (as you say) lol. That said, he was so small he couldn’t even break the skin. It literally felt like a tiny pin prick. But, he calmed down after 2 or 3 weeks of handling. The way I deal with humidity right now (he’s in 20 gallon long terrarium) is I keep a wet cloth covering about 3/4s of the screen top and have no issues keeping the humidity at 90%. One tip I’ll throw out there that you didn’t cover is when they shed. I don’t know if this applies to all BRBs, but with Herm, his eyes don’t milk over. But his under side will get this pinkish color at the beginning of his shed cycle and his body will get milky looking. I got this tip from Michael Lockwood (an expert with Brazilians). When Herm goes into shed cycle, I lightly mist him every night until he sheds and he always has perfect sheds. Anyway, thanks for your videos. I really enjoy them.

[@JonathanHunt-s4d]

She got a orange heart . Cool 🧡

[@artlesspov]

I can't handle how beautiful brazilian rainbow boas are. They're so stunning! and i always love to see Bowie😍

[@epicwolf3]

Great video! Very true on these things, my girl still is grumpy at 2, so she is a sassy girl. Thankfully she lets me do what I need.

[@itzjdub282]

These videos are much needed

[@sueparks6590]

I am located in Maryland and I got my CBB Brazilian Rainbow Boa from Serpentine Exotics.

[@josecortez5213]

I love my corn snake so much. I don't understand how people hate snakes so much. All the breeds are gorgeous.

[@snakemannn1744]

I sure love it when u make snake videos ..... this one was a great one to me .... in general all reptiles are wonderful and spiritual with many types of inner and outer healings of many kinds. A+

[@bakedfortgod8241]

can u dm me on instagram plz my name is @realityisntreallyreal i would love to learn and would rlly appreciate it, i have been on my spiritual journey for a few years now and i just got a snake again, brb. but i used to have over 30 snakes and lizards when i was a kid and now after learning and hearing about how they could teach us, i feel that i need to learn. i’ve been looking for something to teach me or someone, and here u are i hope you get back to me would be incredibly grateful,

[@avaogara]

Just love bowie n that cute Lil curious tongue how lucky you are to have such a gentle snake 🐍 😍

[@VillianousKitty]

I live in Ireland and I actually struggle to keepy humidity low for my corn and hognose! If left unchecked it can hit 50% without even trying 😅 Dying to get one of these guys, but only after I finish off my royals new set up and get my 3.5ft terrarium set up for the new addition 💕

[@hgallardo09]

Such a beautiful snake ❤

[@IrieRogue]

I love my Rainbow Dash!!! She is absolutely my most docile and affectionate snake. She even *likes* head rubs, and that is something I've never observed with any other snake. I originally hadn't planned on adding a Brazilian rainbow to the family, but once I met Rainbow Dash my heart melted and I had to take her home with me. She is quite the escape artist; that is the only negative I've experienced with her thus far. They certainly need high humidity. My girl loves to tunnel in her substrate; I could watch her explore for hours!

[@eviljack1687]

My BRB was also an escape artist, she would push the fogger tube out of the tank and go hid under a dresser or the couch. I feel it was a game to her, I would come home, freak out that she was missing, search for her for about 2 hrs only to find her under a piece of furniture and then she would hang out a little bit until it was time to go back in her home. She passed away probably 6 years ago now and I miss her to this day. One of the best snakes i've ever owned.

[@IrieRogue]

@@eviljack1687 so sorry for your loss, love. I know that pain well. Mine has a habit of actually returning to her enclosure, as long as I left her access to it. My 7 ft retic and I have probably the closest bonds. I open his enclosure when he wants to come out, and he explores the entire house while the cat stares at him lol. He even listens to commands, like "no" and "go ahead, good boy" and "this way"(with pointing). Very smart.

[@peteranddorothybowles5428]

that was one loverly snake you have Well done for keeping it so healthy

[@AmyB369]

What a beautiful and adorable snek 🐍❤️

[@Blkhippiee]

Can’t wait to add a BRB to my collection. 🤟🏾🐍❤️

[@kyranpreddy2061]

Hello! Just wanted to say I love your videos!

[@kyranpreddy2061]

And first, I guess.

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much!!!! 😘😘😘

[@kyranpreddy2061]

Yay, you replied, thank you so much that made my day!

[@kasewilliams6848]

I got my BRB off morph market a couple months ago and I cannot wait to see my little noodle get to be as big as Bowie!

[@kathywoody7701]

Riley’s Reptiles has Rainbows on FB and KZbin

[@convictedconstrictors574]

He sure does, Riley is a great source of information for many species, he has a podcast and has been on many well.

[@samsung8310]

I got mine from Riley last week,he’s a cool guy. Fortunately he lives 35 mins from where I live; so I met up with him to pick up my snake. On cloud nine with my baby rainbow 😜

[@kathywoody7701]

I pickup my rainbow Tuesday from him, and I can’t wait. I also have a gorgeous female jungle carpet from him also. Good guy!

[@samsung8310]

Kathy Woody that’s fantastic! His carpet pythons are sick! The coloration on those is off the charts, I’m tempted to get one lol he’s a great breeder and I’m lucky he is close 😃

[@kathywoody7701]

samsung8310 I live 10 minutes from him, and he is a friend of mine. My female carpet is one of his hold back babies! Very sweet!!

[@jericosha2842]

DUDE this is perfect timing. My wife and I are wanting to breed them. Thanks for this

[@bmanz8117]

I'm considering getting one. Very beautiful snakes.

[@hanthonyc]

rainbow boas are on my dream snake list (columbian and brazilian both!) and this is a wonderful intro video! funnily enough, when it comes to even the cons (i'm interested in an intermediate, medium sized snake with a lot of personality!), this is a species that checks off all my marks. thank you very much for a good video, and your boa is gorgeous ❤

[@TheTurfDunedain]

Bowie is gorgeous and I really dig your videos. You have such a calming voice. I've had my BRB, Kurt Russell, for 14 months now. I got him very small and I picked him just because he was so calm. About 6 months in I was holding him and he just snapped at me. We've had a complicated relationship since then and he doesn't seem to like me much anymore, but he's beautiful and seems content as long as I leave him alone. He eats incredibly well and has grown large very quick. I want to try tame him before he gets too big but I also don't want to stress him out anymore. Everything I tried seemed to piss him off more so Im kinda at a loss, but I'm also cool with him just being a show snake. It would just be so much cooler if he liked being held.

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much! And I hope yours can become more tolerant over time. Sometimes that just happens 😭

[@UnkyNik]

Bowie is my fave critter in your collection! I just wish I could mate her to Jeeves, my super dwarf Golden Child Retic. His temperament and irridescence is a match for her. Imagine the beauty of the babies! Bowie would just have to decide on eggs or live birth. Paper or plastic?

[@reptiliangarden]

Lmao! Boas give live birth, so I don’t think it would be much of an option 😂

[@dacoup5955]

"So i'm here to explain the pro's and cons of owning a rainbow boa" Bowie - "Aight, i'ma head out"

[@sam1094]

Got my baby recently from William Bird on morph market. Great guy, super helpful, very nice, fair priced babies from him. Mine personally was fiesty for the first two weeks but didnt skip a meal. But after a few feedings, he never struck again and he is 3 months old now and actually slithers to me to come out. I love my brb just as much as my bp! 🖤

[@tomfromsparta]

I can't agree more. Will Bird is awesome! Great guy, great snakes!

[@dantegarcia6742]

Those are one of the most beautiful snakes

[@artlesspov]

Your hair btw looks stunning!!

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you!!! 💕💕💕

[@Dehalove]

Really good video.

[@freyac29]

I'm getting a rescue soon who is a small adult (only around 3ft and not looking like he'll grow) and was wondering if you have a video on tips and tricks?

[@angiecuyar2677]

I kinda want one but I can't at the moment I don't have the space at the moment 😕 thanks for the infooo

[@Numocron]

Wow Tricia this is such an interesting video I love it :)

[@thearya88]

Incredible pets in Melbourne FL and XYZ outside of Tampa FL has them

[@jesse9339]

Its not easy to find people who are into rainbow boas and there is very limited information regaurding thier husbandry. They are definatley an intermediate species to keep but it is very rewarding. i love my crb and brb equally, the crb is definatly the feisty one of the two. i look forward to finding an Argentine one day. do you have an instagram for your reptiles? great job on the video, i can see you put a lot of work into your channel : )

[@kylehanna187]

Beautiful snake

[@GoGoPeanutable]

A great breeder is Richard Reese at Reese Rainbows and Reptiles!

[@Greg3706]

So, I'm thinking of getting a rainbow boa and I'm currently searching for terrariums. The terrariums I've found seem the best size and price... well, only one of them has a lid and the other one has a screen top. I don't think a screen top would be good for a snake that needs high humidity, so what could I use as a lid replacement?

[@puppiesarethebest4223]

How much do they weigh when they're fully grown andwhat is the length of the Brazilian rainbow boa when they are fully

[@Jennifer-pd4vz]

Not sure if she mentioned it but Brazilian rainbow boas are born live instead of an egg. This contributes to them being defensive as babies. They're also a semi arboreal species.

[@reptiliangarden]

I wasn’t aware the live birth was why they are defensive as babies! That’s really interesting. Do you know why that is?

[@Bakadekaba]

Reptilian Garden All boa species are ovoviviparous.

[@ikelightner7342]

how does the fact that they are born via live birth have anything to do with their defensiveness as babies? LOL

[@Bakadekaba]

Ike Lightner I was under the impression most babies are defensive lol

[@Jennifer-pd4vz]

studies from herpetologist that show how you come into this world can pre predict Behavior. Egg-laying species have the time to breathe and slowly come out versus live birth. Many of herpetologist have wrote about this... it's not a crazy Theory.

[@Jay-du8rt]

What size encloser should you keep a baby boa in

[@Lubitrash]

this is awesome! I'd really really love and appreciate more brb care videos from you. I'm super interested in them and want to get one in maybe a year or two and there really aren't a lot of videos on them here. It was really easy to get ball python information but its hard to find it on brbs :(

[@joshuahardy5356]

Your snake is so beautiful. I’ve been wanting one for awhile. Where did u buy him and Wht is a great place to get one?¿

[@dakoda2138]

I really wanna get one I already have 2 snakes. How much does a Brazilian rainbow boa cost?

[@akadam90]

they prob like going on your face as you essentialy have an exhaust expelling warm air from it and because your head is usually the warmest part of your body, its also higher up?

[@beastyfrogger5825]

Is it better for them to have the ultra violet night light compared to normal light or does that not really matter?

[@thielees]

I got mine as a baby. She nipped once or twice (I wore cloth gloves), but she immediately got used to handling and it never happened again.

[@theexotickeeper9487]

Recently my malaysian blood Python has passed away and it stung worse than any pet I have lost before. I plan to get a Brazilian rainbow boa in the future now

[@mattstark44]

Great video! I'm looking for a BRB breeder in the Midwest. I couldn't find any in Chicago yet.

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you! I hope you find one. They seem hard to come by

[@ikelightner7342]

hey Matt, check out Ike's Exotics & Aquatics on facebook

[@silvio2788]

A suggest for the next video: How to create a perfect BioTerrarium for a rainbow Boa!

[@ChromatophoneNature]

Thanks for the video. A couple things: I have never heard BRBs called "amazing eaters" before. My 20 year old only eats about 6 or 7 times a year (which I have heard is common with adults) and she is super picky. She will only eat the highest quality rats, and after about 3 weeks in the freezer the rats will no longer be acceptable to her and she will reject them as food. She has been this picky most of her life. Also, my BRB rarely leaves her hide box, night or day. Most boring reptile I have ever had behavior-wise, so this is a big con for me. Not an active nocturnal animal in my opinion. How old is Boee? She is GORGEOUS. Mine lost most of the color in her bright orange crescents after a few years unfortunately. I agree that the coiling and hiding can be tough to deal with!

[@fan1008]

Thinking about buying one, how long and what girth? are your guy's snake?

[@livingridleonsen8393]

when i first get mine and keep them in a small plastic bin(not too small for their size) can i use just moss as a substrate to keep the humidity up?

[@kyranpreddy2061]

Well you probably have to use a heater aswell, I don't think moss would suffice but i'm not an expert.

[@reptiliangarden]

You could, but I would use another substrate underneath as well.

[@livingridleonsen8393]

Reptilian Garden So could I maybe mix it with forest floor, reptibark og eco earth?

[@livingridleonsen8393]

Kyran Preddy Yeah of course, I will be using a heat mat under one side of the cage:)

[@Bakadekaba]

I would use a substrate appropriate for burrowing, so adding coco husk and soil will aid in humidity retention and allow for their natural instincts. Highly recommend Brazilian Rainbow Domination on Fb for more information from renown breeders and keepers like Ike Lightner and Reese's Rainbows.

[@abominationenvy5422]

Got my boy from Dave Colling from Rainbows R Us Reptiles

[@nicolebarnett1477]

Where do you get your plant stands?

[@marilynbentley4110]

She beautiful! I have been doing research for a couple of years. The only thing that is not mentioned is the weight. Could you give me an Idea if what she weighs? That would be great. Thank you 😊

[@Stanging84]

The snake is pretty... and you... are just absolutely beautiful. Mashallah

[@nataliar9331]

Pardon but 4x2x2 is alright for adults I am reacheking because I don't have alot of space in my house. I will be awaiting your answer!

[@MitchellGWhitehead]

Do they hide often or are the more visible?

[@naimkaori]

New video 🌟😍😍, hey i have a question... Umm actually, how to feed the baby turtle... And what they eat??

[@reptiliangarden]

Babies should be fed everyday. What kind of a turtle is it?

[@GogeeReptileCuddles]

Bowie💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@BANANAMONKE-E]

I've been studying snakes for months now and have chosen I want a rainbow boa sense I can't get a white lipped python sense they might be aggressive and I might get a year old rainbow boa so I don't have to worry about it getting lost and the humidity problem but I am also trying to save up for a front opening enclosure and want a temporary enclosure till I can get it I have two old tanks used for fish back then a 30 gallon and a 60 gallon but the lids are lost and I don't really want to use a step stool to get the snake out or clean up after it I don't mind a 4/2 enclosure in my room I just need a stand and I am trying to save up

[@DerringtonLatour]

hey everyone, im spending a ton of time researching and i want either a ball python or a rainbow boa. the snakes will cost the same because of the morph i want for the ball python the main thing that im trying to figure out is which is better for handling, i want to walk around occasionally with my snake on me or have it out and hanging out with me in my room, please help lol

[@ericcollum3774]

I personally would probably go with the python. Little better to handle. Much easier if u are a beginner. Rainbows can be difficult as babies from what I've heard due to the humidity requirements...she touched on that. Balls are much easier as a starter snake.

[@stefonvillafana5963]

This question is for anyone with who's has the capacity to answer what do you feed a baby rainbow boa?..i now caught one in my back yarde

[@Little_Duck_Duck]

They eat pinky's, aka baby mice. I would check out Snake Discovery. She has lots of great videos

[@frederiqueconstant8819]

Is it still alive and what happened to it ?

[@dj-zl3kv]

your content is so good just wish you knew how to record and upload videos in 1080p or 4k. 720 is unwatchable in 2020

[@reptiliangarden]

d j Thank you! I’m waiting to get a new laptop. I’ve been having space issues and just film with my phone so that I’ll have enough space on the computer. 😭

[@morgancapps6879]

Hi! I love your channel and I am absolutely fascinated by how much knowledge you have about all of your different species of reptiles. If you don't mind me asking, do you have a college degree in some relating field? If not, you a very fucking smart!

[@avatarno1defender]

I think a 5x2x2 is ideal for an adult rainbow boa

[@dead_boy0886]

I got a brizzilian rainbow boa he/she is over a year old

[@brennencanfield4856]

What size of rat do you feed her?

[@whale4810]

I love ur boa! How much did u pay for her because I'm considering getting one

[@reptiliangarden]

She was 150 if I remember correctly 😅

[@whale4810]

@@reptiliangarden omg really which breeder?? Becus when I look on morphmarket there are only ones around the 400

[@seangregory1864]

Some one help I got a Brazilian rainbow boa for my 17 I live in the UK and she's still a baby, she's had 2 molts, and she eats really well, but today I went to feed her and she won't take it I'm worried about her coz my royal python went on hunger strike and died and refused to eat, my boa is fine, she's got evething she needs but I'm worried, she isn't nippy at all she gentle, but she's isn't eating what do I doo?

[@Tink00]

Do you have recommendations on how to get an enclosure? I'm having a hard time finding one big enough (and I don't trust Amazon)

[@frederiqueconstant8819]

Id say u can make one ? Whit tutorials on youtube , where do u live ? Theres many stores that ship unbuilt or builded big enclosures but $👅$

[@Lubitrash]

how often do you feed bowie? like how many times a month?

[@reptiliangarden]

Once a week. So 4 times a month!

[@Lubitrash]

@@reptiliangarden thank you!

[@ZombiePeachez]

0:35 omg yes I feel your pain😅

[@urfavgaycousin]

Can’t WAIT to get me a rainbow 🌈 Boa for Christmas 💙💙💙💙

[@thereptigade7507]

Another home depot visit another episode by you, love it 😎 BRB sure are awesome was always worried about humidity but due to probably climate change not anymore, perfect boa conditions all year round now. Does Bowie also spass out out sometimes, like Jane where she just flicks around like crazy when being handled? Was worse when she was younger but she still does it sometime though being 3 yo now. In this case I have to hold her very tight to my body so she calms down the silly monkey haha. Apparently it's rather common with Bc/i at least and they usually drop this habit when older...

[@reptiliangarden]

She is always very calm and never too crazy. 😅

[@EvieOConnorxoxo]

Lmao that's just the natural humidity here

[@lexydunphy7621]

I just got a 3 months old girl named snickerdoodle she is beautiful I got to hold an adult to see the difference as well I got her from a reptile store called the East Bay Vivarium in Berkeley, CA if anyone in Cali is looking

[@saveriopanaccione996]

If only I had the space for a large snake I would so get a rainbow boa

[@strngmgc]

Seems like in the USA they bred at least more than one of the five BRB species and ended up with this type of snake that doesn't really exist here. Like I always see americans talking about how they need a crazy amount of humidity etc... But that's not always the case. Also some species are far smaller than others.

[@alexarocha93]

morph market has plenty of Brazilian and Colombian rainbow boas!!!

[@lulinda2002]

I just got a baby brb, Adrien, he's snapped at me once but he's pretty chill now. He's only about 53 days old. I do have 9 other snakes, and Adrien is one of the most chill snakes

[@skylarutd]

Hey ll u ever own a venomous snake?

[@reptiliangarden]

Nope. 😅

[@tia_senpai9460]

I breed Rainbows in Toronto (canada)

[@gordmonteath6090]

How do we get ahold of you for purchase ( fellow Canadian..Alberta)

[@Krzy_Kart]

6:05 "Thicc" ha