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Cussypat
Snake mite
Ireland
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 Posted - 17/06/2012 : 21:12:51
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Hi all!
I already have three rescue snakes, two corns and a JCP, and have just come across a Rainbow needing a home. I adopted my little eve from the same man a few years ago and she is doing great so I would hope to be successful in adopting this guy if I do go ahead. I know little about rainbows so not sure from the pic what type this is. Here is a link to all I know about him at this stage:
http://www.dspca.ie/cat_animals_need_homes_detail.jsp?itemID=3257
I obviously will do a hell of a lot more research before I would take this one home, but before I even contact the man, is there anything I should know that may put me off the idea entirely? I have read here that they are pretty placid, which is always nice lol, and need high humidity.
I'd appreciate knowing about the worst aspects of rainbow boa keeping so I know in advance if I should take on snakes number four or not! Thanks all. Looking forward to being an active member here if this adoption does go ahead!
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
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Posted - 18/06/2012 : 21:17:03
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Hi Catherine, welcome to the forums!
Moderate temps (nothing above 85F) and high humidity will be your main concerns. Temperment will depend on the individual snake. A few can be nippy. All that said, they are gorgeous animals and make wonderful pets once their needs are met. |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
Premium Brazilian Rainbow Boas from a disease-tested facility
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IncurableFlirt
Yearling
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 19/06/2012 : 02:32:30
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| Hi Cussypat, welcome to the forum. :) From the picture on the site you provided, the snake looks like a Colombian...but oddly enough, it looks like it has a Brazilian's face. I'm stumped! :D As Snakesitter said, your biggest concerns on care will be humidity and keeping your temperature at a decent setting. The snake on the site looks to be a little older, so you might not have to worry too much about it being nippy (unless it is just that way, some are). I think you'll find that there aren't too many negatives to having these kinds of snakes, providing you can give them what they need. I only have one BRB, but he is definitely one of my favorites and has never even once tried to bite me (*knocks on wood, lol!*). Best of luck if you do decide to get that one, it sure is a pretty specimen, whatever it is! |
Jenn.
11.8 Ball pythons
1.0 BCI boa
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Cussypat
Snake mite
Ireland
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Posted - 19/06/2012 : 20:53:35
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Hi again folks, and thanks for your replies! unfortunately, the boa has already been homed! So I won't be getting her after all..... I am very disappointed now! They do have a few rats ales and a florida king snake though, so I will probably take one of those instead. Seems silly to have empty vivs here while snakes need good homes eh?
Thanks again and if I ever do end up with a rainbow boa I'll certainly be back!
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
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Posted - 20/06/2012 : 19:14:34
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| Sorry to hear you missed your window, and feel free to come back any time! BTW, you have a great attitude on adopting!!! |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
Premium Brazilian Rainbow Boas from a disease-tested facility
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