Wednesday, November 9, 2011

November 9, 2011

I'm so sorry that I haven't written in a while.  I really don't have the time.  Update on Brutus (my BRB).  He is about 2 and a half to 3 feet long.  He is 5 or 6 months old now.  I have also moved him up to a larger enclosure.  He was in a 10 gallon tank but I had a 55 gallon sitting around and decided to move him up.  Big mistake! I need to get a larger watage heat bulb.  Snakes get stressed if they are in large enclosures but i don't think that he is stressed because BRBs like open space.  Thanks for reading

Saturday, September 24, 2011

September, 24, 2011

Hi,
    Thanks for reading my blog. I have a 3 month old BRB(Brazilian Rainbow Boa). He is the absolute best pet that I have ever had.  He is the first snake that I have ever owned.  I know that it is not advised to keep these snakes as beginner pet snakes, but I think that they are worth it.  Now I am not saying that you should buy these snakes on an impulse.  Do your homework.  I did.  These snakes require a pretty demanding environment.  Their humidity level should be 60-80% and their temperature 85 during the day and can fall to 72-75 at night.  Their temperament is usually nice but it depends on the individual.  They are snippy when young so be cautionary.  You need to hold your snake for 5 minutes a day at the minimum.  The only exception is when they eat.  Snakes have a very sensitive digestive system.  You need to let your snake sit for about 2-3 days before any excessive handling.  You need to change their water dish every week and change their substrate once a month.
      nLarson