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Markni
Snake mite
United Kingdom
27 Posts |
 Posted - 03/07/2011 : 10:24:20
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Hey folks!
Got my first BRB (first snake even) on friday.
I spent the past few months researching these snakes, as I know their requirements are a bit more strict than say a corn or milk snake, but I fell in love with these snakes when I was in Ecuador doing some conservation research, caught a few wild specimens of their cousins the Peruvian RB (only to measure & photograph the snake, then release it unharmed).
At the moment 'Chica' is 3 months old. So I just wanted to introduce her to the forum... 
I have her in a 24" wooden viv, because a friend of mine has a spare one. I spent a week or so playing with the thermostat, and spraying etc to get the temp/humidity to the required levels. Then I collected her on Friday & she is settling in well. Will try her first feed later this week, she took her first rat fuzzy from the breeder last week.
Anyway, I expect this viv will be only temporary (will probably rot in these conditions) so I am probably going to move her to a 90*60*50 Herptek viv in a few months, as I have heard these are best for humidity loving species. Has anyone used these before? What are your opinions?
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newbie
Hatchling
184 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2011 : 12:02:33
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Hi,
I'm not the most experienced owner, I got my first BRB 11 days ago! But congratulations on the new addition and welcome to the forum  |
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flaboye
Hatchling
USA
178 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2011 : 14:30:54
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Congratulations on your new BRB!
And, welcome!
Joe |
0.1.0 Brazilian Rainbow
1.0.0 Hypo BCI
1.0.0 Columbian RedTail
1.0.0 Great Pyrenees
0.0.1 Armadillo under house |
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Zer0Sanguine
Snake mite
USA
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flaboye
Hatchling
USA
178 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2011 : 23:47:01
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Congrats and welcome to you too Zer0!
I just got back from a roudy day of partying so I won't say too much, lol.
Joe |
0.1.0 Brazilian Rainbow
1.0.0 Hypo BCI
1.0.0 Columbian RedTail
1.0.0 Great Pyrenees
0.0.1 Armadillo under house |
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Markni
Snake mite
United Kingdom
27 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2011 : 07:22:24
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Thanks folks.
Chica has started to dull down, looks like she is going into shed. I am going to see if she will take her first feed from me tonight, but from the records I have on her from birth, she usually doesnt eat while in shed, so we will see.
@ Zer0:
I hope Alucard gets healthy! I am waiting on a reptifogger being delivered, and I will hook this up to a timer. Right now I am keeping it >80% by just spraying regularly.
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Markni
Snake mite
United Kingdom
27 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2011 : 17:02:36
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She fed today, with no problems, settling in nicely...
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2011 : 20:14:21
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| Very cute! I like the middle pict especially! (Note, however, to use care when handling after feeding...it's generally best avoided for two or three days.) Looking forward to more picts as she grows! |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
Premium Brazilian Rainbow Boas from a disease-tested facility
Website, Facebook |
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Markni
Snake mite
United Kingdom
27 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2011 : 20:26:10
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| I shouldve said, the feeding pic was the most recent, she fed today and will not be bothered again (other than water changes and spot checks) for at least 48 hours! The other two pics were snapped yesterday when I first handled her after her settling period. |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2011 : 20:27:28
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| Ah, that makes sense. Glad to see you're on top of it! :D |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
Premium Brazilian Rainbow Boas from a disease-tested facility
Website, Facebook |
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prozacbear
Snake mite
United Kingdom
35 Posts |
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Zer0Sanguine
Snake mite
USA
42 Posts |
Posted - 18/07/2011 : 02:58:52
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| Shes so cute!! thanks for posting pics of her!!! |
1.0 BRB (Alucard) |
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New BRB!
