Brazilian Rainbow Boa Care - 3 Core Points of the Brazilian Rainbow Boa

Have you been looking for a very unique, gorgeous snake to add to your collection, or one that is a bit more challenging than the typical beginner reptiles?

Hi! I'm Abigail Kessler, founder and editor of Raising Reptiles. Today I want to introduce you to the stunning Brazilian Rainbow Boa and briefly go over their care.

The three core points we'll be talking about today are: One, their habitat needs, Two, why they're actually called rainbow boas, and Three, what their presence is like in the pet trade.

This is Elliot, my roughly 18-month old ambassador. He is only about 3 feet now but these snakes can achieve an adult size of around 5 to 7 feet.

And one of those important things you need to know about them is where they come from. Brazilian Rainbow Boas can be found in Central and South America, which immediately tells you that they love moisture and humidity. That means that optimal humidity levels in their enclosure will be about 70% to 90%. It can be hard but it also can be achieved using different substrates, mosses, frequent misting, or the actual enclosure type.

Now as far as temperatures go, I provide a 75-degree cool end and 85-degree hot end. What this does is establish a thermal gradient which is basically a staggering of temperatures that the snake can choose from.

Another important aspect to their care is setting up a hide cave on the cool and warm end so the snake can go to each end and not feel vulnerable. And lastly, give them a water dish. This will allow them to drink, to soak and to swim. That is a basic rundown of how to set up a healthy environment for these beautiful animals.

Now we'll go over why they're actually called Rainbow Boas. You can't see it but they actually have microscopic ridges on their scales which act as prisms. So when the light hits them, they reflect color. It's absolutely incredible. They become iridescent.

On to my third and final point, what is their general presence in the pet trade? Well, years ago Brazilian Rainbow Boas were completely imported from Central and South America. Now, though, because they've been gaining in popularity, there has been more and more captive breeding, which means that there are now healthier snakes on the market and more research regularly being done about them.

So you might be wondering why I call these guys challenging? They sound amazing, right?

Well, one of the most challenging aspects is not only maintaining the humidity level, which is harder than it sounds, believe me, but it's also the fact that a lot of these snakes don't have the best temperaments. These tend to be nippy and you really have to work with them or else you'll end up with a nasty 7-foot constrictor on your hands.

[RaisingReptilesCo]

I try to help people as much as possible and am so happy that you enjoyed the video!

[adampun]

All the given steps has helped me to care of Brazilian Rainbow Boa. Really, it's a great work. Thank you.

[wheels]

222 views? where are all the subscribers? come on people this Woman knows what shes talking about :)

[tonyblair]

Brazilian Rainbow Boa Care, really a nice work and thanks for the great information.

[beetspot]

Brazilian Rainbow Boa is the most beautiful reptile that i ever seen .

[johnright]

Brazilian Rainbow Boa is the most excellent reptile. I like the video.thanks

[jhonrj]

I am also great fan of different reptiles and i have some experiences of different snakes, so i want to say that this information is important for me, Thanks.

[gazipartsfair]

WOw its really good idea to all the people.All the steps of this topic are really good for us. Brazilian Rainbow BOa care is helpful for us.

[GabrielJudeL]

Great video on Brazilian Rainbow Boa :)

[OwlAndAntler]

Im getting my rainbow boa today. im so excited!!! Thanks for the info :3

[RaisingReptilesCo]

Wonderful! Water bowl placement depends primarily on humidity. While keeping the water bowl near the warm end can be good for humidity, it isn't always necessary. The middle is fine!

Yes, your heat lamp should be on the same end as the heating pad, because if it weren't, you wouldn't be able to establish a good thermogradient! Hope this helps, I'm very excited for you! :)

[satishtamrakar]

Really, it's a good work. It is better idea that can helps us a lot. Thanks a lot for this video.

[pramodpujari]

Oh! good. They are very brilliant. Thanks for this nice work.

[RaisingReptilesCo]

You are so welcome, thank you for watching!

[RaisingReptilesCo]

I'm so glad this has been helpful to you! They are truly exceptional snakes aren't they?

[RaisingReptilesCo]

I bought Elliot from a rescue around here - however, a really excellent breeder I know is Cliff Earle (Living Gems Reptiles)!

[RaisingReptilesCo]

Thank you, I truly appreciate your support :) Great looking Leo btw!

[Luvbeags]

We have two rainbow boa's where I work, and they are very sweet. We've handled them every day since they arrived about 3-4 months ago. I am not an experienced snake handler, but i was carrying them both, one on each arm. They seemed to enjoy getting out of their enclosure, and were very inquisitive, and ours have never tried to bite. I guess we will keep handling them daily so they go to a good home where someone can appreciate their good temperaments :D
 

[markchandler]

Nice video, and very good presentation skills. Not to mention she's super cute and passionate about her snakes ^^ 

[kcdesert]

Just got a Brazilian Rainbow. This snake is about the most bite-happy snake I have ever dealt with. Not even just defensive strikes, either. This guy sees a human hand, and he's biting it.