Why A Brazilian Rainbow Boa Isn’t For You!

[@DawnEntirely]

JUST got my BRB two weeks ago. He’s about a month old and extremely calm. Freakishly calm!! I hope he stays that way as he ages but I feel SO lucky. Definitely had feisty snakes too so I’m relieved he’s THIS relaxed at such a young age. (Also I love Bowie- she’s adorable)

[@reptiliangarden]

You got a gem like Bowie! That’s exactly how she was as a baby too!

[@lindsayschmidt2177]

Thank you so much for this video (and all your videos about BRBs)! I definitely really want a BRB of my own someday, but I’m at least a couple years away from that. In the meantime I’m doing lots of research and enjoying my ball python. Thank you for not just showcasing the positives but also talking about the negatives! Still definitely want my own BRB someday though. 😊❤️

[@reptiliangarden]

Of course! I hope you get one some day ❤

[@brianlogan9235]

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[@thimatt1]

I'm getting my baby this week and this video just reassured me I made the right choice.

[@reptiliangarden]

Love that! Wishing you all the best with yours 💕

[@thimatt1]

@@reptiliangarden 😭😭😭 they literally just called and said they made a mistake with how much stock they had and had to refund my order.

[@meganr8431]

I got a brb last week after months and months of research including your videos. I named her Isidora and she is roughly 3 months ❤ I’m so in love with her but I am constantly worried about doing something wrong as it is my first snake! I’ve got a healthy bullfrog and a leopard gecko but I always wanted a snake and I finally got her. Anyway, I just wanted to thank you for sharing your experiences and all you do!

[@dedfishermen985]

My BRB bit me the first time we met, so I bought it, it became calm as can be, miss her

[@saveriopanaccione996]

I felt that way with my Mexican black king snake. He was a noodle back in 2018 and now he’s heavy

[@snakemannn1744]

Woahhhhhh Just stunning ,,,, Love your vid ,,,

[@rjdaire38]

I've never seen a snake look so gorgeous even when it's in shed. The blueish tint it gives her is actually really cool

[@caitlynm8]

Great video as always! BRBs seem like a future bucket list pet 👀 so videos like these r helpful and educational. Thanks Tricia.🙏🏼

[@kevinleboeuf5169]

I have a Irian Jaya BTS so I’m used to the high humidity requirement and I want a BRB so bad I will endure a bite daily if that’s what it will take lol! I also found your tip about the wet towel over the top the enclosure very helpful to hold the humidity high. Love your channel!

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much! And I’m glad that tip helped! It worked wonders for me when Bowie was a baby

[@KB-ql8cx]

Eats like a boa is a saying for a reason 😊

[@Squeeze.S1k]

How about using a reptile humidifier for the terrarium? Would that be good? Because I have a argentinian tegu and for the humidity I use a humidifier with a timer. What is your thoughts on them?

[@beyondu9048]

Also, my rainbow grew very fast. One mouse a week, then went to two per week. And dude, every week she was noticeably bigger.

[@richardkelchjr.1954]

Good morning! My biggest challenges, so far, is that I can never find her! She LOVES to bury herself in her bioactive substrate. So, on feeding days, it is sometimes a mission to find where she has buried herself. Second, she does not eat like a typical boa for me. Sometimes, she will strike, coil, and release 2-3 times. I have to keep re-offering it to her. Sometimes she will eat the first time, but a lot of the times she won't. She has never been nippy. That is good for me. Each has their own personalities, of course. The humidity issue is not that big of a deal. I bought a Mist King system with a timer. In an overabundance of worry about it, I also got a $40 fogger from Amazon. Could have definitely survived with one or the other. How much does she weigh these days? My girl is still a noodle with a head, but she has probably tripled in weight since I got her. She was TINY!

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much for sharing all of your experience! It’s so helpful for others to get more insight since each one is so different. Also, I hear this all the time how people can’t find their brb in the setup since they always burrow. 😂 I have no idea how much Bowie weighs 😅

[@kismitj]

this species is on my maybe someday list, so i'm in the learn all the things mode. :) with as smart as they are i wonder if they'd respond well to target training (specific target only shows up at meal time, to signal yes this time is food time.) i don't need it for my current reptiles but have taught my chickens that the only time i'm giving them live bugs they come from tongs, not fingers 😅

[@lindsayschmidt2177]

I definitely think BRBs would be a good fit for target training! If you haven’t seen his videos before Green Room Pythons has some amazing videos about target training. Even his ball pythons are target trained.

[@kismitj]

@@lindsayschmidt2177 tysm for the info!

[@reptiliangarden]

I am sure they would do great with that! They really are great at making associations! 😊

[@tangerinefruit7205]

I love the way BRBs look so much, I’ve only been keeping snakes for a little over a year though so I wanna see how I do with my ball python and corn snake for a while first before I think about going out and getting a BRB. Definitely in the future though.

[@dragonlady266]

I'm 29, and my first time ever seeing a BRB was when I was about 6 or 7 years old. Fell in love with them instantly, & I always wanted to have one ever since, but none of these deterred me from that. If I ever do get one, it'll be in a big, beautiful bioactive setup ❤🧡💛💚💙🩵🖤🩶

[@SnarleySteve]

You are funny. The BRB's are one of the most docile snakes you can get. Mine have never even tried to bite. In fact, I have never met a BRB owner that has claimed to have a feisty one.

[@reptiliangarden]

It seems like most adults are docile! Babies are notorious for being extra spicy though and I have had a few people with spicy adults 😂

[@SnarleySteve]

@reptiliangarden I raised mine from babies. Even as babies they never bit.

[@pinheadlarry299]

Cute snake! Can we get a vid on your tips to keep humidity up pls?

[@StevesRandomocity]

I feel like Prisma was the reason for this group safety meeting lol he's getting better... i swear. He's even using his humid hide today instead of just burrowing underground!

[@reptiliangarden]

I totally forgot to mention how they hide all the time from you 😂

[@StevesRandomocity]

@@reptiliangarden LOL so you admit it lol Prisma WAS your inspiration for this video lmfao

[@random6033]

i'm still probably going to get one at some point

[@beyondu9048]

The baby I got was as friendly as could be. Every snake is different. My baby never bit me, she only bit my little cousin in the ear because he was moving his head a lot as she was on his shoulders. Tap her mouth a few times and she will strike but she just scared. Also, I put a water tube in the tank big enough for her. Lmao, she went into the water and NEVER left it. Basically a water snake. Weeks, months on end, always in the water.

[@Victor-tr5wr]

I really want to get a baby in a medium tank and build a 5x4x2 bioactive terrarium with a water feature with plants and a rain fall system

[@cowlauncher0901]

You're one of the few YoutTubers who I feel could do my beloved Amazon tree boas some justice. The reality of them is not as bad as their reputation colors them.

[@reptiliangarden]

I agree! I would love to have one some day! ❤

[@Numocron]

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

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you! ❤

[@Numocron]

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

[@Breviparopus]

4×2×2 is way too small. Id say a 6 foot viv is right but you obviously can go larger. That being said you're enclosure is really visually pleasing and you're taking good care of them

[@geminipriestess]

Very beautiful snake dang so nice ❤

[@avaogara]

these points are good for those who want a brb.bowie is definatly a 🌟 star. love bowie.they do grow quite lg. n that's my only issue why I wouldn't get one. 😊as you know I prefer bpython ❤ you n bowie beautiful together ..

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much Ava! ❤

[@saveriopanaccione996]

I got a rainbow boa on my future list

[@Gio98art]

I mean. My gargoyle gecko loves to bite me. And then calms down over a short time

[@OfficialBloodrunner]

lmao is that the L or Metra. Reminds me of that sceme from Blues Brothers.

[@justinpaul3110]

You cannot dissuade me from wanting a rainbow boa. Don't even try...

[@reptiliangarden]

It’s a difficult task 😂

[@kristinkoenig6366]

There’s a hidden Mickey on her neck!

[@Krazie_Jackie]

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[@kristinakay9558]

The title of this is misleading.. BRB owners I’ve spoken to say it is their absolute favorite snake with zero to maybe one complaint. If you want one, GET ONE! The husbandry is not hard it just needs to be consistent. I’m speaking to a breeder now about one and hopefully it’s not too much of a bitey baby!

[@geminipriestess]

Was she expensive?

[@reptiliangarden]

I think she was 150? But I can’t remember for sure

[@saveriopanaccione996]

There you are. Haven’t. Seen you last week

[@reptiliangarden]

Yeah, I took a little break for the first time in like 5 years 😂

[@saveriopanaccione996]

@@reptiliangarden fair enough

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