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[@thatlamborghiniguy5826]

I had a BRB 25years ago and she was fantastic. Stunning and easy to handle. She escaped one day and crawled into my bed, under my neck and I was very surprised in the morning to find her sleeping there in that typical ball shape

[@UselessSapphic-su9pp]

I remember finding your videos 3 years ago when I had a severely neglected redfoot dumped on me (she’s doing great now!) You were the first time I’d heard of a Brazilian rainbow boa and almost a year ago I got my boy. He was 6ft and had been surrendered to a pet shop, sat around for months with a lot of people showing interest but no one serious, so I saved up and adopted him. He’s now 6.5ft or so and thriving, currently working on an 8x2x3 or 8x2x4 for him. Thank you for everything you do

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much for your support! I am so glad to hear your animals are thriving 🥰💕

[@stevep6317]

I used live sheet moss as my substrate when my rainbow was a baby. As he got older, I started mixing in coconut fiber and cypress mulch slowly over time. Now, the moss is only in a custom box I made as a humid box, and the rest of the enclosure is just ambient humidity. The humid box sits at nearly 100% humidity 24/7 and sits right in the center of the temp gradient and I clean it weekly. He has a massive water dish as well, and ambient humidity sits at 50-60% outside the box. I've found this to be a good combo, so he can choose what he wants. He's never sat in just one place for more than a day or 2, and for sure uses the box more frequently when shedding. Oh, and food... you are NOT kidding. This 8 year old boy eats even when shedding LOL

[@carriejones3015]

Love watching videos of people that have BRB's. I got my Eeva, 11 years ago as a baby, she was a little nippy but she soon calmed down after some handling. She is 5ft 5 now, she eats a 'small rat' every 2 weeks, never refuses food. She's such a big beautiful and happy girl.

[@ryanknight7641]

I got my first snake a few months ago and I chose a BRB and named her Nadia and she is doing great I watched all of your videos to learn more and you really helped a lot :) She is about 9 months old now and has always been the sweetest snake I’ve heard of. I have ordered a 5x3x3ft enclosure for her and I’m definitely going to be rewatching all of your enclosure setups I think your aesthetic is beautiful I just wanted to add I hope your doing well and healthy

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much! She sounds amazing! She’s in great hands 💕

[@chelseaslavik8248]

Your channel had helped me learn so much about these snakes. I have kept reptiles in the past, but it’s been years. I fell in love with the Brazilian Rainbow Boa from my own research and watching your videos. I just got my first one yesterday and i am so happy with her. Thank you so much for the in depth care guides , your videos are great! Keep it up babe!

[@cliffsandifer3877]

You tube and repticon has helped their popularity, easier to obtain and husbandry education, mine is sub adult and a bit nippy still

[@chinobambino5252]

Something that helped put things into perspective for me was learning how closely related the rainbow boas are to anacondas - strikingly close. Of course that's not instantly a downside or anything, but it emphasizes that this probably isn't a good very first snake and deserves extra careful consideration compared to a ball python or similar.

[@hopelee9724]

What does this mean like my snake is gonna try to eat me??

[@chinobambino5252]

@@hopelee9724 Maybe if you're the size of a rat

[@cadaverdoggs421]

@@hopelee9724 Rainbow Boas, like anacondas are very strong. They aren't going to eat you, or really hurt if they bite. But they are a bit harder to control when handling and its probably not a good idea to let them around your neck.

[@b.a.shaski3550]

I feel like feeding an adult boa every two weeks is still really frequent. Boas have metabolisms about as fast as cement and snakes can be overweight without 'looking' overweight.

[@reptiliangarden]

It depends on the individual and the size of the meal. Definitely something to keep an eye on though!

[@LetsTalkHerps]

Bowie is without a doubt overweight. Sorry to say it.

[@reptiliangarden]

@@LetsTalkHerps this is the first I’m hearing this. She has grown a lot in the past year. I reduced the size of her meals significantly, but I think I will slow down on the frequency that I feed her. I’m open to any recommendations.

[@LetsTalkHerps]

I don’t want to be that guy throwing out criticism to a stranger. So forgive me. But these snakes live in the cooler areas of their environment. Mostly in the mid to upper 70s. They’ve adapted to have a slow metabolism even compared to other boas. I think a diet of a small rat every 4-6 weeks for the next couple of years will do her some good. I bet she even grows in length due to the way most snakes’ metabolic cycle works. Some of this is covered in the Henry Bellosa book: Rainbow Boas, which discusses their natural history and captive management. Our Facebook group, Brazilian Rainbow Boa Domination has some good care and feeding guides. You can find me on there too and PM. Steven Lewis. I see it a lot on KZbin and Facebook but don’t usually bring it up. I had to say something here because Bowie is a GORGEOUS snake, and you have a large, loyal following and I would love him to be a nice, lean, healthy ambassador for a species I adore.

[@reptiliangarden]

@@LetsTalkHerps Seriously, thank you so much. This is extremely helpful, and anything I find online says to feed weekly and I thought a smaller food option would be enough. I see her everyday and she’s the only rainbow boa I’ve ever worked with, so I truly didn’t notice that she was overweight. I will make some changes and do more research. It all adds up that they’d have a much slower metabolism with the cooler temps that they have. I really appreciate your help!

[@Carriesue1982]

These videos are always great especially since rainbows as babies are so more delicate and can die easily without proper humidity which happened to my friend, she kept him completely wrong and he suffered for her ignorance. I keep my baby BRB at close to 100% humidity currently and he’s thriving! Also hope you’re recovery is going well, I’ve hit that stage a few days after my surgery where things get a bit worse, hope all went well and that you’ll be feeling better soon!

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much! I hope you feel better soon too! I can’t wait to be normal again!

[@hopelee9724]

How do u maintain 100 percent humidity. Im trying to learn before i get one

[@DemocraciadeCamiseta]

I've got a 11 months old tiny rainbow boa from caatinga. It's the Epicrates cenchria assisi. I'm surprised that she spends most of the time in the cold side of her box. And let's remember: caatinga, in Brazil, is an almost desertical enviroment. But she seems to be fine, and I love to see this baby climbing.

[@saveriopanaccione996]

Glad to have you back

[@TayLyee]

Very informative video! Still considering a BRB if I get another reptile. Just gotta wait until I know I can commit to the time and care it'll take to get them through the baby stage to the adult stage, and have the space for one as well.

[@barbhelle5481]

Thank you, he is beautiful.

[@inkproducts4262]

Brazilian rainbow boas are my favorite snakes and I'm thinking about getting onf in the future once I know everything about them. This video helped a lot :D

[@Kyonarai]

It's funny you mention they are like little anacondas, because my two green annies also like to burrow/be under a hide on the cool side unless they have just eaten or are in the pool.

[@Telegonos_]

This is actually great timing as I was planning on getting a Brazilian Rainbow Boa

[@Martyallthumbs]

I’m about to get my first snake cornsnake ,can’t find a video of yours about them,,your enclosures are the best I’ve seen🐍🥊🇬🇧🇬🇧👍

[@reptiliangarden]

Wow! Thank you!

[@Metalmaddness]

Beautiful snake. One of my favorites

[@Boaman54356VenomousSnakeLover]

I love rainbow boas with all of my heart

[@MunchiieXO]

First.. I’m happy to see you well and healthy Two… my baby brb arrived last night and you were a big inspiration lol. Thank you.

[@stuckinthelazycorneragain4016]

You know I love BRB vids! Bowie is a beauty as always 🐍🌈

[@nataliesreptiles]

I'd LOVE a Colombian rainbow boa some day. I love the more muted colors. But I feel like this video would also apply to them as well.

[@erickhovorka1654]

You could take a juice bottle, and then burn holes into the cap. After that is done, you can then pour the water out of the bottle. This creates an effective rain shower. It will raise the humidity in the enclosure, and it's less expensive than a misting system. I learned this technique from a guy who keeps tarantulas. He calls it "make it rain." Lol!

[@shelleymoss3052]

Another excellent Video, Thank you! I I hope you are healing and feeling better!

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you!!! 💕💕💕

[@raywells2858]

Fantastic Video on a even more fantastic snake species! Love this species more than any others for its size constraints and vivid coloration. Definitely not a snake for the beginning herper but an excellent one for the more moderately skilled in husbandry herper that wants something a little more different and manageble in size and temperment.

[@frankrelmar5903]

Great video kiddo always love watching you thanks

[@kerrymccarthy4226]

As usual: Boa looks happy and healthy 🤗

[@avaogara]

don't have a rainbow boa but I love snakes n bowie is a beauty.gorgeous

[@richardkelchjr.1954]

I live in the midwest, and have very cold winters with very low humidity. The humidity requirement is the one thing that is holding me back on a BRB. I have a BP and can keep the humidity just fine. I have a BCI in a PVC enclosure, and that is proving difficult without a misting system. I would really need to be secure in my enclosure before I moved ahead with it. Is there a misting system that you recommend?

[@m0mmal0ngl3gz]

Is that pencil cactus at the 6:53 mark. I’ve been wondering what other plants I could use in a rainbow boa enclosure.

[@m0mmal0ngl3gz]

Excuse me I meant mistletoe cactus, my bad. It looks like pencil cactus sort of but I have mistletoe cactus which is really a succulent despite the name lol

[@Levi-he6nj]

Feeding your boa is tricky. I don't have a boa yet, but I know some snacks got fast or slow metabolism. I know tho that Boas should not be feed as often just 1-2 times a month? And it's going to depend on how big your boa is as well. Some go way longer than that depending on the food size you give them and the size of your reptile is in. I think your maybe feed every 3-4 weeks, with jumbo/big rat or you could feed them depend on their weight Or size but idk how it's done tho. I can feed my garter snake once a week or every other week, sometimes he just doesn't want to eat and it's really comon snakes do so.

[@Theaddman]

Beautiful snake beautiful set up in great video

[@stitthappens]

Is this boa a morph or just wild type? That orange is mwah!

[@reptiliangarden]

Just a regular Brazilian rainbow boa! They’re gorgeous!

[@kseniyakupsh9432]

Hi how do you drain the water that collects at the bottom go the zen , and do you have to glue it with silicone so the water doesn’t leak ? Love your chameleons 😘

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you! I use a drip system and allow it to fall into my plants that absorb the water! Another option with the zens is to use their bio basin liner!

[@one-off3264]

Really interesting video. Mine is just over a year old now and I was wondering if she had grown enough. Do you think yours may use the height to climb just in the middle of the night when nobody is around? I didn't immediately think yours looked overweight but after reading the comments I suppose either side of spine maybe the shape could be a bit more sloping down there's maybe a tiny bulge but I think it's very subtle and looks generally really healthy. I keep reading conflicting info on how often to feed, I feed once a week apart from when I move up to the next prey size which is slightly wider than the thickest part of her body, then I drop to about once every ten days for a little while.

[@larsdamen9115]

Sincere question here: Isn't adding a mist machine kinda getting rid of the humidity requirement? Like you'd not have to spray it down anymore and aslong as you have a cage made of pvc, a huge waterbowl and humidity holding substrate it's gonna be fine no? So then there's less chance on mistakes for misting to little and the survival odds of your pet will rise

[@Numocron]

Wow Tricia this is such an awesome video I love it.😃👍

[@Martyallthumbs]

Another great video well done 👍🦎🐍🇬🇧

[@matthewd.6992]

What live plants do you all recommend for this snake? Ty in advance.

[@Wulfgeist]

Great video, thank you! I got my guy 2 years ago, he wasnt nippy at sll. He has actually snapped at me a couple times more recently lol. Would you recommend bioactive or would he trash it?

[@averagedefault993]

Is it true care wise like humidity/water/temperature they're pretty similar to keeping an amphibian?

[@Playstation_Gamer25]

Are automatic misters ok for brb

[@jeff051209]

Hello, help !! what is the correct temperature in celsius during the day? and at night? and it is normal that it is always hidden??

[@hopelee9724]

I live in wi mold growth i feel is high here. I want to have a moist environment without mold. Whats the best way to acheive?

[@germaineparham9372]

How big do they get ? are they familiar in size to ball python ?

[@jenjay.A.J]

Would you ever consider doing a video of how you feed Bowie ? Do all Brazilian Rainbow boas feed live or is that just your preference way? If so, what's the benefits? Thank you, love your content!

[@reptiliangarden]

Bowie eats frozen thawed and that is my preference. I only feed live to my picky eaters that refuse anything else 😅

[@jenjay.A.J]

@@reptiliangarden I see makes sense 😅. Is there a difference between live and frozen? Which is best for snakes overall ?

[@josiestephenson7678]

@@jenjay.A.J frozen thawed is 100% best it kills any parasites and nasty stuff the feeder may have and avoids any possible harm to the snake as live food will fight back. Some snakes are just psychopaths and will only eat live unfortunately

[@JK-vy8vh]

@@jenjay.A.J well, say you bring some chicks (quail or whatever) or rats/mice they think you’re they’re new dad/mom and trust you then you drop them in a boa enclosure as they know it’s in there and they beg you for help and forgiveness not really knowing what they did in the first place then they usually die a slow agonizing death and both the prey and snake have a unnecessarily drawn out struggle just to die/eat.

[@JK-vy8vh]

@@jenjay.A.J it’s why I love boas they don’t mind frozen food.

[@kinleyspencer7404]

thank you for sharing this video and my picture of my brb 🥺🤍 i also love bowie she’s so pretty!

[@sarahhyun3410]

what kind of under tank heater do you use? cant find a big one

[@mariel9661]

I really wanted one but they are sooo expensive where I live

[@snakemannn1744]

Very nice Trish ,,,,,,, A +++++

[@samsung8310]

Awesome video 👌🏻

[@adyy_uher_6979]

It's for a begginer?

[@vinsonsaunders4618]

Where do you get your enclosures from

[@reptiliangarden]

From zen habitats! My affiliate link for them is in the description of my videos and here: www.zenhabitats.com/?aff=11

[@elliotharris2967]

How is your recovery from your procedure going?

[@reptiliangarden]

It’s going well. Just resting as much as possible. 💕

[@elliotharris2967]

@@reptiliangarden Well, you look wonderful! Stay safe! :-)

[@bigwill375]

But where can i get those enclosures

[@reptiliangarden]

Here’s the link: www.zenhabitats.com/collections/zen-habitats-reptile-enclosures

[@Paul-io1wp]

That's the biggest one I've ever seen!

[@Upper_echelon_exotics]

I want a big snake though...I have a few baby snakes and I'm like GROW!!! Lol 😂 None of mine will get very big. I am looking into what kind of big snake I wanna get. I either want a Dumerils or a rainbow boa...

[@JK-vy8vh]

blood python

[@tajanaejacobs9659]

Do you have any videos on Leopard geckos?

[@reptiliangarden]

I do! You can find them on my channel in previous videos

[@kountesskorvinae666]

What are your thoughts on columbian rainbows?

[@reptiliangarden]

I think they’re so beautiful too! I don’t see too many people owning them! I’d love to see them become more popular

[@kountesskorvinae666]

@@reptiliangarden there's a breeder just south of me who listed two on morph market. If only I was made of money...

[@Yeshualives777]

Hi! I’m looking for a snake just like Bowey. Here color and pattern. What type is she?

[@Yeshualives777]

I didn’t really explain myself correctly lol. I know she’s a brb, but what morph?

[@reptiliangarden]

She’s just a normal Brazilian rainbow boa!

[@Yeshualives777]

Good morning. Was your snake a different color when it was younger? Like was a lot brighter, more light orange?

[@mountainman5173]

What a gorgeous snek! Her owner isn't half-bad either. Sorry, bad joke. Great video, informative and entertaining. Well done!

[@axrology1443]

5:25

[@ruthyoung8933]

In my experience, my female ball python, is definitively thicker than my RBB 😊

[@michaelcychmistruk3899]

🐍🐍🦎🐢🐍👍

[@solismax65]

I actually heard that 80 gallon are enough for adults, so humid won’t be so hard to maintain

[@dicerice105]

for an adult BRB 120 or 4x2x2 is the bare minimum

[@kiteman357]

They are Anacondas.

[@bordeauxbill1961]

That snake is suppose to have a neck. She's chunked . Every 3-4 weeks at that age. 🙄. The info on KZbin is ridiculous.

[@reptiliangarden]

I’ve had a couple people reach out. I already feed her smaller meal sizes, but I’m going to feed her less often as well. Any other helpful advice would be appreciated.

[@johnkirby5427]

Have you ever researched fatty liver disease in captive snakes? You do realize that these animals have very slow metabolism and are also known as slender boas. You are seriously over feeding your snake. I own a legitimate seven foot female and when she’s not breeding, she eats every 6 weeks and skips a few meals each year. Please do some research and do the right thing for that snake.

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much for reaching out. This is the first I’m hearing this, and she has absolutely bulked up in the past year. I give her smaller meals now, but I don’t will feed her less often. I’m open to any recommendations.