Brazilian Rainbow Boa vs. Carpet Python help

[RockChalk]

I'm looking to get my 2nd snake, right now I have a Kenyan Sand Boa that I adore but I'm looking for something bigger and also that I could maybe see every now and then : ) I thought I had made up my mind with a BRB but now it seems I have found a different species I like as well. Can anyone on here may e help me out with some experience with either of them first hand? Behavior, Personality, Adult enclosure size, anything would be great,thanks Y'all!!

[Brylee1233]

Okay, first off, Rock Chalk? Jay Hawk? Your a fan?

Second off, I have a BRB and he is my first snake. He's about a half a year old, and doesn't bite anyone, lots of other people (I think) will second this on their babies. I rarely see mine though (once I saw him hanging on some vines, but thats about it). But I have heard once they get older, there more active (?) but I can't say for sure, because mine isn't older yet lol. But on the other hand, I see my BRB all the time cause I get him out all the time (except when shedding, and just after eating, stuff like that). So they have a really mild temp with being handled. They do require more humidity, but if you get one, do your research, duh, lol. I really like my BRB and wouldn't trade him for anything else.

As for Carpet Pythons, I have no clue, because I don't have one :P I'm sure someone can help you out there...

Anything else, just ask! :) Good luck!

[Mikoh4792]

All snake personalities vary between individuals, regardless of the species. But in my experience I've come across more "docile" carpets than bitey ones. Babies that are defensive and bitey usually grow out of it with age.

I'd give an adult carpet an enclosure of around 4x2x15"-2feet tall. If you get smaller carpets like palmerston jungles or rockhampton coastals 3x2x2 could work well. With carpets bigger is better.

I'd have to put my money on carpets being the better "display" animal. I see all of mine perched during the day and hanging in hunting position at night.

[Sharlynn93]

our rainbows stay hidden most of the time until it comes near feeding day...they they will be out and about for a day or two "hunting and stalking"...

[RockChalk]

Okay, first off, Rock Chalk? Jay Hawk? Your a fan?

Second off, I have a BRB and he is my first snake. He's about a half a year old, and doesn't bite anyone, lots of other people (I think) will second this on their babies. I rarely see mine though (once I saw him hanging on some vines, but thats about it). But I have heard once they get older, there more active (?) but I can't say for sure, because mine isn't older yet lol. But on the other hand, I see my BRB all the time cause I get him out all the time (except when shedding, and just after eating, stuff like that). So they have a really mild temp with being handled. They do require more humidity, but if you get one, do your research, duh, lol. I really like my BRB and wouldn't trade him for anything else.

As for Carpet Pythons, I have no clue, because I don't have one :P I'm sure someone can help you out there...

Anything else, just ask! :) Good luck!




RochChalkJayhawk!!
I'm from Wichita Kansas so I'm also a big Shockers fan but The hawks have my Heart!! Are you a fan??
Thank you for the response!! Now I'm just wondering about being able to see them more often I am in love with both of their patterns and eventually I will have both no matter what my boyfriend says : P

[RockChalk]

All snake personalities vary between individuals, regardless of the species. But in my experience I've come across more "docile" carpets than bitey ones. Babies that are defensive and bitey usually grow out of it with age.

I'd give an adult carpet an enclosure of around 4x2x15"-2feet tall. If you get smaller carpets like palmerston jungles or rockhampton coastals 3x2x2 could work well. With carpets bigger is better.

I'd have to put my money on carpets being the better "display" animal. I see all of mine perched during the day and hanging in hunting position at night.


Thank You so much!! I have enough room for any size enclosure so bigger is better with me as well, I'm leaning towards a carpet right now but I am indecisive to say the least lol

[RockChalk]

our rainbows stay hidden most of the time until it comes near feeding day...they they will be out and about for a day or two "hunting and stalking"...

I have heard that about brbs, my sand boa hides literally ALL THE TIME lol so I do want a snake that I may be able to see more often than not, thank you so much for the reply!!

[aRepDysfunction]

when i got my rainbow i gave him a nice tall tank and after a few months i moved him to a flatter one, he came out once in a while and i still see him come out all the time at night, (he is out chilling outside of his favorite hide right now) but he never climbed or perched. on the other hand my carpet never came down to the ground unless it was too hot out and he was seeking shade (dead heat of summer at times when i didnt even have heat lamps on because of the heat) if you want something that you will see more often, go with the carpet, but rainbows are beautiful

[RockChalk]

when i got my rainbow i gave him a nice tall tank and after a few months i moved him to a flatter one, he came out once in a while and i still see him come out all the time at night, (he is out chilling outside of his favorite hide right now) but he never climbed or perched. on the other hand my carpet never came down to the ground unless it was too hot out and he was seeking shade (dead heat of summer at times when i didnt even have heat lamps on because of the heat) if you want something that you will see more often, go with the carpet, but rainbows are beautiful

That's kind of what I was figuring... I would be able to see the carpet more which is a plus for me. Thank you very much!!!

[Brylee1233]

RochChalkJayhawk!!
I'm from Wichita Kansas so I'm also a big Shockers fan but The hawks have my Heart!! Are you a fan??
Thank you for the response!! Now I'm just wondering about being able to see them more often I am in love with both of their patterns and eventually I will have both no matter what my boyfriend says : P

I could honestly care less about the jayhawks :p BUT I do like the Shockers! :D

Sorry for replying so late, I have been REALLY busy lately...

[Terranaut]

Carpets are out almost all of the time. Mine never use hides. Personality and temperament are as stated, individual to each snake. Many tend to be nippy when young but most grow out of it before they get large enough to draw blood. I am partial to carpets. Love them!!!