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smart bunny
Hatchling

174 Posts

Posted - 03/07/2012 : 06:36:39

Hi there, I've just wandered across from the corn snake forum - it's all Blackcat's fault, she's making me get a BRB

I and my son have 2 corns, now it's hubby's turn and he's really interested in a BRB (as am I lol) so though I'd sign up here and get some info :) He'll probab;y sign up himself soon - I'm just too impatient

Only thing which concerns me is, I'm not sure how easy they are to find in the UK? Over on TCS there are loads of breeding/hatching threads, but it's really quiet here! I'm hoping that doesn't mean they are really tricky to find

Blackcat
Hatchling

United Kingdom
341 Posts

Posted - 03/07/2012 : 10:01:57

Hi and welcome along

I'm not 'making' you get a BRB, just giving lots of 'gentle' persuasion

It is 'quieter' on here - some awesome babies in USA, I would love to be able to get a baby BRB from snakesitter

I found mine quite easily smart bunny - just had to use what TCS refer to as the darkside.
Just so you are aware they don't breed so profusely as corn snakes and often breeders will only breed every other year due to them being ovovivaparous (bearing live young).
Loads of invaluable advise available, just have to wait a little longer than on TCS - lets hope you don't get too impatient

Looking forward to seeing pictures when you inevitably get one

1.1.0 BRB's 0.0.2 CRB's
0.1.2 Corn Snakes
1.0.0 House snake
0.1.0 Crested Gecko

Edited by - Blackcat on 03/07/2012 12:38:29

smart bunny
Hatchling

174 Posts

Posted - 03/07/2012 : 11:04:30

Hmm, I seem to recall it took very little persuasion - you had me on 'go on, get one' lol!!

I had no idea they were ovovivaporous (well I saw the word on the care sheet but ignored it as I just read it as oviparous lol). Glad I found that out before asking a breeder for a hatchling

They'd probably refuse to sell me a snake at all lol!

I've seen the pics of, arrgh, is it Marius? Incurable Flirt's 'white sided' (don't know if that is the official morph name) and OMG beautiful!! Bet I couldn't find OR afford one of those lol!

Blackcat
Hatchling

United Kingdom
341 Posts

Posted - 03/07/2012 : 11:49:20

I can understand, I was hooked the minute I saw one in my local rep shop - just wasn't prepared to pay the price.
Marius is gorgeous, as are all BRB's in my eyes.
I like my CRB's too

If you have a nosey in the breeding section there are some great photos of LivingGems 2011 babies and some of the pairings for this year.
I hope it doesn't take you too long to 'find' your new addition

1.1.0 BRB's 0.0.2 CRB's
0.1.2 Corn Snakes
1.0.0 House snake
0.1.0 Crested Gecko

smart bunny
Hatchling

174 Posts

Posted - 03/07/2012 : 12:18:12

Lol I spent all evening on Sunday and yesterday looking at the pics beore signing up here this am (got up early as not well and couldn't sleep so thought 'I know what I'll do lol!!)

Living Gems is across a little pond though, might be a bit impractical to fall in love with any of his

Blackcat
Hatchling

United Kingdom
341 Posts

Posted - 03/07/2012 : 12:42:33

Thought you were up early, hope you feel better soon.
I know Living Gems is across a 'tiny' pond - doesn't stop me wanting one

It briefly crossed my mind to emigrate - now that would be impractical.

1.1.0 BRB's 0.0.2 CRB's
0.1.2 Corn Snakes
1.0.0 House snake
0.1.0 Crested Gecko

IncurableFlirt
Yearling

USA
516 Posts

Posted - 03/07/2012 : 17:02:23

Hello Smart Bunny! Welcome to the forum. :) Thank you so much for your compliments on Marius. I am quite partial to him and I love hearing that other people think he's just as gorgeous as I think he is. ;) As for his high white sides, he only gets those during the evening, and if I'm not mistaken....most BRBs do this (so it's not a morph and you WILL be able to get one that does it. ;) ). Best of luck with getting your new friend and like Blackcat said....we're looking forward to the pics when you find one! ;)

Jenn.
11.8 Ball pythons
1.0 BCI boa
1.0 Brazilian Rainbow boa

smart bunny
Hatchling

174 Posts

Posted - 03/07/2012 : 17:34:45

Oh wow!! There's soooo much I still need to learn lol, I thought you'd got a really expensive special morph type of brb lol

I was also totally amazed at how much his colour had changed since the previous photos on here lol!

IncurableFlirt
Yearling

USA
516 Posts

Posted - 03/07/2012 : 18:27:18

I, too, am amazed by how much his color has changed. He was very vibrant reddish when he was a neonate; it was extremely difficult to capture the correct colors via photos. Now he has grown to a more reddish brown and the changes are a bit easier to capture with the right lighting. :D I have found it works a lot better to use the flash or go outside for direct sunlight.

Jenn.
11.8 Ball pythons
1.0 BCI boa
1.0 Brazilian Rainbow boa

Snakesitter
Rainbow Master

USA
2718 Posts

Posted - 04/07/2012 : 00:28:39

Welome Smart Bunny!

quote:
Originally posted by smart bunny
Living Gems is across a little pond though, might be a bit impractical to fall in love with any of his

We don't mind. After all, Brazilians love to swim. ;-) Thank you Blackcat, and we're all for immigration. I'm sure customs would totally believe you're moving just to buy a pet snake. :D

quote:
Originally posted by IncurableFlirt
As for his high white sides, he only gets those during the evening, and if I'm not mistaken....most BRBs do this (so it's not a morph and you WILL be able to get one that does it. ;) ).

The good Incurable is, as usual, correct. The leading theory is that the white sides are a method of temperature control: there is no sun to absorb heat from at night, and therefore no reason to show off bright, predator-attracting color.

Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles