Brazilian Rainbow Boa Enclosure Upgrade!

[@ashleighbaker496]

I know it’s a little different, but I would LOVE a plant/house tour! Your living room is so cute (:

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you! I will do this eventually. Only issue is I don’t know the names of all my plants 😂

[@flying-axolotls4683]

@@reptiliangardenyou can give them names, like John

[@richardkelchjr.1954]

Thanks! I am in the research mode for a BRB, and the videos are very helpful. One thing that I did for my BP that you could try to give your snek more climbing opportunities was to build him a climbing bar. So, what I did was get a compression fit clothing rod for a closet. I wrapped it in medium twine so DrJones could have some purchase to climb. It also made it look better. I used hot glue on the ends to hold it. Once the twine was in place, I then used fake plants/vines to wrap around the rod to make it look more like a "branch." DrJones loves it. He slithers up on one side of his enclosure, slithers along the "branch," hangs out for awhile, and then climbs back down. He loves it, and it looks really good. I was at the Zen Habitats website the other day and chatted with April for awhile. Thanks for videos. They are informative as well as entertaining.

[@reptiliangarden]

Thanks for the great idea! And April is great! 💕

[@Greg3706]

happy birthday, video. was just looking at stuff I would need for a snake I'm interested in, and I noticed this video was posted an exact year ago.

[@CaylorsReptilesAquatics]

Gorgeous! I just got an adult BRB. Thanks for the ideas!

[@TayLyee]

Man I can't wait to get a BRB. They're so beautiful. Hopefully this year 🤞. Great job on the enclosure upgrade, it came out great!! Definitely eyeing those zen habitats for my future reptiles.

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you!!! And you won’t regret it! They’re so great!

[@Breviparopus]

They bite to much for me so i don't want one.

[@626johnd.6]

I just want to thank you. I saw Bowie a year ago and become obsessed you helped me prepare for my girl and I really appreciate your content. Thank you so much. My BRB is name Aurora.

[@reptiliangarden]

You are so welcome!! And congratulations!!!! 💕💕💕💕💕

[@HmbrgrSt8knGr8vy]

lol wow ours is also named Aurora!

[@autumnfernandes9228]

What a great thing to wake up to 💕 I’m always so blown away by your enclosures. This video has me excited to see what you do with your other tropical species over time 😊💕

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much!!! Tropical environments are my favorite to create! 💕

[@jeremyhicks4851]

Compared to other PVC or wooden enclosures, how well do the Zen habitats hold temps, and resist deformation from heat?

[@avaogara]

Another great video can never get enough of watching you set up enclosures ..bowie is a sweetheart 💕. And plants in reptile room inspire me..

[@nyremusic11]

obsessed with the background omg

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you!!!

[@tevyelamplighter487]

Your brb videos are helpful. I’ll be building my brb’s adult setup soon. How do you manage her humidity?

[@AllCanadianReptileGirl]

What a beautiful and shiny snake! I would love to have a rainbow boa as they are so stunning. I really liked what you did with the cold hide and I love the background! Great job!

[@niks961]

you always upload at a time when i need it the most :)

[@reptiliangarden]

Yay!! That is the best! I got you! 💕💕💕

[@WVReptileGuy]

How do you clean all the stuff that is now attached to the walls of the enclosure? I always wondered that about enclosures I've seen with the cool spray foam back drops. Do you have to use a toothbrush or does it seem that they don't really get dirty?

[@nataliesreptiles]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the background!! 😍😍 Bet she absolutely loves it!! Such an amazing set-up!!

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much!!! 💕💕💕💕

[@m.j.exotics]

Gorgeous baby in another gorgeous enclosure 😍

[@reptiliangarden]

😘😘😘

[@alliebee830]

Looks fantastic! Bowie is so pretty 😍

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you!!

[@rubyalice4736]

OMG that tank looks amazing😫🥰Your enclosures are always beautiful:)

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much!!!! 💕💕💕

[@lindsaysmythe9820]

Perfect timing for this video! I recently got a Rainbow Boa, and am just looking to upgrade mine as well! I absolutely ADORE Bowie.....and she is the reason that i got a BRB. LOve your videos and your care tips/ etc. that you always offer!!

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much for your support! And congratulations on the new rainbow boa!!!! I wish you both all the best 💕💕💕

[@bridgetteperdue8442]

Very nice setup! I absolutely love it.

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you! 💕💕💕

[@carlosmerino2400]

I would recommend the Honeywell Thermometer Hygrometer. Picked it up for a fair price and I have it set towards the back of Aziz Enclosure and provides pretty accurate readings

[@reptiliangarden]

That sounds great! Where did you get yours from?

[@carlosmerino2400]

@@reptiliangarden Sorry should have said that. I got from Amazon

[@merissajanatik4457]

Your tank is beautiful

[@MiBackpacking]

Love your new zen habitat wall! Looks so relaxing and natural ♥️ Thanks for sharing with us 🙏🏼 I really like the little care/name tags you have on the enclosure! Where do you get those?

[@raynata]

What sort of lighting do you use? I assume something that helps the plants grow? Lovely setup!

[@J1MMYB01]

"Lulu, are you pumped?!" Lulu: ...

[@Numocron]

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

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much! 💕💕💕

[@Numocron]

@@reptiliangarden You’re very welcome Tricia. Much love.❤️

[@monitorcrazy9410]

Great setup but my guy 5yrs old now has always preferred burrowing instead of his hides, we don't have any issues there? Right?

[@rickienickell881]

Good job

[@juelz713]

Thank you, for the video this might be the next snake I buy

[@bryannaboone5794]

What paint is safe to use for the background? Regular home paint would produce fumes especially in a humid warn space right? Any tips or direction on that would be great! Going to be setting my BRB up in a zen soon!

[@xandermin]

I'm hoping I can get a Zen habitat setup one day, I just love the look of them! Bowie is a lucky lil snake 🐍🌈

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much! You should absolutely get one some day! 💕

[@robertrichardson5915]

Beautiful, I would like to do some sliding door glass enclosures. You gave me some good ideas. Thumbs up!🐍 Could not help with throw the snake emoji on there.😄

[@reptiliangarden]

🐍 🐍 🐍

[@robertrichardson5915]

@@reptiliangarden 👌🙂

[@jamiewolves90]

Any ideas on how to raise the humidity in a 5 foot enclosure? I do the daily misting but it soon dries up. I have tried a fog system also but didnt have much luck

[@heavylifter6784]

Hi Tricia, awesome enclosure! I recommend an inkbird digital hygrometer for 35 off of Amazon

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you!!!!

[@subVersionband]

Tha tank looks amazing!!! But we all knew it would anyway!

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much!!!! 💕

[@geoffoverfield37]

Do you only heat using the heating pad? What temp do you keep her at? What do you use for humidity?

[@legendarybandz]

Can you use a drainage layer with zen habitats

[@reptiliangarden]

You should be able to! That can make it heavier though, so be careful with possible bowing if you use a lot of substrate. The weight limit for the 3.0 like is 75 pounds on the bottom panel.

[@reptilefae]

Which drylok and cement poder dye do you use? Currently building one for one of our BRB and last time, did just silicone & background dry substrate mixture. Love how yours turned out ❤

[@jada3858]

What type of silicone and spray foam was used in this video? I’m looking to do the same for a dwarf bci

[@quinnconway163]

love it, looks so good!!!

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you!!! I can’t stop staring at it 💕💕💕

[@quinnconway163]

@@reptiliangarden :)

[@Trudat215]

This is awesome what heat sources do you use

[@reptiliangarden]

A heat pad connected to a thermostat!

[@frankrelmar5903]

great job love your videos kiddo thanks

[@thafoehammer143]

How do you get it up to temperature with just one heat mat?

[@stevem9529]

I've got 4x2x2 wooden viv and it's nearly time to move her into it. Should I be worried about humidity and the wood softening and bending?

[@kinleyspencer7404]

do you keep a heat panel on all day and night?

[@lonebirdstudio2243]

Do you use any lighting for your plants? I feel like I cannot keep plants alive in my enclosures 😩

[@nicolenicolaou9006]

How do you keep humidity up for the snake?? Mine is always falling no matter if I spray it? I think it’s because the top of my enclosure has a mesh and the aluminum foil doesn't cover it up very well

[@sarahhyun3410]

try using a fogger with any timer that allows it to go off multiple times throughout the day. this helps so that it’s not overly wet from spraying and cause mold, but keeps up humidity well

[@Milquetoast702]

I’ve seen huge cork rounds I think that’s cool

[@Mrdrkitten667]

What age are they considered adults and you can lower the humidity from 90%? Been looking at care guides and they don't say when they will be okay with humidity around 70%.

[@philmorris7419]

How well does the heat mat do under that pvc? I have a zen 4x4x2 for my tegu which has overhead heating but I wanted to get one for my snake which I would kinda like to keep providing belly heat for. Just curious if it gets warm enough?

[@reptiliangarden]

It does! Just use a thermostat and you’re good to go!

[@puppiesarethebest4223]

Do you turn your heating pads off at night or do you leave them on all the time

[@marcellahernandez6800]

How do you dye the cement?

[@merrickgallegos7909]

what did you use to plant the plants in, soil wise?

[@kisshippie133]

I use the Govee bluetooth ones. I think I have one of each model! They are fantastic.

[@reptiliangarden]

Oooh that sounds fancy!

[@kisshippie133]

@@reptiliangarden they are great! On the app it shows you graphs of all your averages. You can also set up alerts if something goes too low or high for both temp and humidity. Not TOO expensive either. You can get 2 for like 20 bucks. On par with accurite brand ones but with way more functionality

[@destinygober6864]

I have a brb, corn, mbks, ball, and a boa. Would the zen habitats make good forever homes for all of them? I like how they all match. Also how are you keeping the humidity up? I have a zen for my bearded dragon and the top is a screen. Maybe I missed that part cause I was kinda skipping around. My brb is 2 feet? What age is that about?

[@TonerLow]

I put shower rod through a cork tube and hung it about 10 inches off of the substrate and that is for sure my BRB’s favorite spot. Can confirm: rainbow boas like to get high.

[@michaelcychmistruk3899]

Great video as always. What is the name of the paint you use. Have a great Easter. 🦎🐍🐢🐍

[@reptiliangarden]

Happy Easter! It is called drylok and I use cement dye to change the color

[@michaelcychmistruk3899]

@@reptiliangarden thanks.

[@johnathanshepherd5621]

I use inkbird hydrometer with my rainbow boa

[@tmoesq]

Hi there! Thank you for your videos. We are new snake owners and new BRB owners. We are having a hard time with humidity. We spray several times per day. When we spray, the humidity does increase to the level recommended but within a short time the humidity drops. It was 25% this morning when I got up. We need to figure out if this is OK and how to get the humidity where it needs to be. Thanks for any help you can provide.

[@mydogrulesk9academy969]

If you have a mesh lid, cover half - 3/4 with aluminum foil or plastic so the humidity stays better. Also a substrate that holds moisture will help too.

[@Emma-wi8ri]

How long does it take zen habitats to ship and arrive?

[@reptiliangarden]

Usually it takes 1 day to ship and 5-7 days to deliver. Right now a ton of the items are on backorder though, so there’s is a bit of a wait for certain items until the shipments come in.

[@scarlettrutledge9425]

witch enclosure did you exactly get from Zen habitats? like could you provide a link or the measurements? i always get confused on there website.

[@sarag3266]

Hey it’s the 4x2x2 PVC cage

[@samz-hs2xp]

What paint did you use? It looks so good!! 💕

[@626johnd.6]

Question how do you deal with mildew or mold from the humid substrate

[@reptiliangarden]

I don’t have any. Adding a clean up crew can help get rid of anything gross in the substrate. Springtails and isopods!

[@amberb.7856]

The govee hydrometer/temperature is connected to Bluetooth and has an app...I hear all about them but have not tried one yet :) again i love all your videos! I just called my hardware store for drylok thanks for the tips....

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much!!! Good luck with your setup!

[@amberb.7856]

@@reptiliangarden thank you for your wealth of knowledge

[@Galaxy_Runner33]

How consistent & reliable is Bowie's enclosure at holding humidity? Does the enclosure have a mesh lid? I live in a dry state & haven't owned a BRB due to the humidity levels required, but if these enclosures hold humidity really well, I'd love to actually get a BRB!

[@reptiliangarden]

These enclosures are fantastic with humidity! Just make sure to use PVC. And it comes with a humidity shield to place on top of the screen lid! Highly recommend.

[@kanumay]

How do you clean this?

[@reptiliangarden]

Mostly spot cleaning and changing out substrate and putting in fresh when needed!

[@stuckinthelazycorneragain4016]

My favourite kind of video! Creative as always. Just out of curiosity what size will you be upgrading Bowie to when you have the space?

[@reptiliangarden]

My plan is to connect another 4x2x2 to this one and give her an 8x2x2

[@stuckinthelazycorneragain4016]

@@reptiliangarden That sounds amazing, they need a lot of space huh 😅

[@alexisb6387]

I just got a zen habitats for my ball python, we are in the process of setting it up right now actually. I was wondering , when I go on zen habitats website I can’t find the lock for the doors that you showed in the video. Is there any way to order them soon?

[@reptiliangarden]

If it didn’t come with your enclosure, you can email [e-mail] and tell them your order number and ask for the door wrap and door lock. They can send it out free of charge

[@alexisb6387]

@@reptiliangarden I got it for Christmas last year in 2020. It didn’t get here till just a few weeks ago. Would that still qualify ?

[@Cashmeres_Chaos]

For a hygrometer I highly suggest the ThermoPro TP50 Digital Hygrometer now I know it's expensive but it's so worth it it only needs 1 double AA battery and last so long it seems to measure really accurately only thing is you need to put the whole thing in but it's not that bad

[@reptiliangarden]

I’ll look into it! Where did you get yours?

[@Cashmeres_Chaos]

@@reptiliangarden I just got it from amazon

[@kinleyspencer7404]

okay so i’m getting a BRB soon and for the enclosure i planned on having a drainage layer and about 2 inches of substrate. would i be better off using a heat pad or a heat panel?

[@reptiliangarden]

For that case, definitely a heat panel or heat bulb. The heat pad wouldn’t be able to go through all the substrate layers.

[@kinleyspencer7404]

@@reptiliangarden okay. i didn’t think so but i just wanted a second opinion before i made the purchase :) thank you!

[@kirstenmarchand6029]

Love your enclosures! I was wondering if you have any recommendations for first time BRB owners and what types of enclosures you’d recommend(size, brand, bioactive, etc..)? I am planning on getting a juvenile BRB but want to set up an enclosure and make sure heat and humidity are working well and plants are rooted before I even bring the snake home. Also, I have smart humidifiers in my house (I set % humidity and heat and it adjusts automatically) is this something people use in snake enclosures or do they just check the hygrometer and mist accordingly?

[@stuckinthelazycorneragain4016]

Oh right I forgot to ask, how do you clean the backgrounds if you ever have to? It’s the one thing stopping me from making one for my bearded dragon!

[@reptiliangarden]

If you need to wipe down the back, you can if you use drylok. For textured backgrounds with dirt, you can’t really scrub or clean it. The animals don’t make the backgrounds dirty though, so it’s usually not a concern.

[@stuckinthelazycorneragain4016]

@@reptiliangarden Ah makes sense, thanks 👍🏼

[@navang6939]

How often do you clean your enclosures and how do you clean her poop? Looks great btw!

[@reptiliangarden]

I like to add springtails and isopods to help keep the environment clean. I spot clean daily. Whenever things get too dirty, I just clean it all out.

[@navang6939]

@@reptiliangarden okay, thank you!

[@morgantilton6895]

I’m really interest in getting a Brazilian rainbow boa. Is there anyway you would be interested in chatting with me so I could get as much information about them as possible?

[@CancelledChannelFTM08]

Awesome!

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you!!!

[@whitneyhubbard192]

This is gorgeous!! I use an AcuRite digital Hygrometer which is like $12 on Amazon. They tend to be accurate and measure temps and humidity in large, digital numerals so it's easy to see at a glance. I use one on each side of my enclosure since they're cheap, and it helps me get a sense of the temp and humidity range. No adhesive, but they do have a clip so you could probably rig them up to stay still. My big BP is passionate about dragging his into his water dish :) I'm sure you can find higher quality ones, but these are a good cheap digital option IMO.

[@reptiliangarden]

That still sounds functional and nice aside from the dips in the water bowl. Lol thanks for sharing! 💕💕💕💕

[@snakemannn1744]

Great job ,,,,,, A + Cutie Pie '

[@naytesnayths2995]

LIKE

[@naveedsiddiqui4764]

Very very Dangerous😞😰😧😦😧😦

[@rockinator6088]

They can die when it’s hot under they

[@mobydickii8407]

Great set up. How do you clean /desinfect the cork bark? I read some bake it, others boil it, others use bleach overnight...

[@reptiliangarden]

You can also freeze it for 24 hours in a freezer. Or you can bake it around 250 for 45 minutes but keep an eye on it