Atticus is growing :)

[CrazyAnimalLady]

My brb crb cross just had his third shed since I got him and I am really starting to see how much he has grown! So exciting :)

[toddnbecka]

Looking great.

[Minkness]

That's an interesting cross! Makes for a beauty though!

[SnoopySnake]

CRB color with BRB pattern, I love it. Would love to see how he changes. Who did you buy this guy from, and for how much? You should join this group for rainbow boas on facebook. :) https://www.facebook.com/groups/4916444193/

[CrazyAnimalLady]

I got him from a girl here in idaho, the litter wasn't planned, the female she had had refused to breed for years so she had put her in with a male temporarily thinking nothing of it and then babies! Got him for a hundred, which is better than most crbs here I've seen and about half what I've seen bT&S for. I'm curious to see how he grows up too, I'll keep the forum posted :)

[sharthun]

Very cool looking snake!

[sunkissedpython]

Sooo beautiful! I can't wait until I can get a Brazilian or Columbian Rainbow, absolutely gorgeous animals :D

[Snakesitter]

One can't go wrong with a rainbow. ;-)

[Charis]

That's a very interesting cross! Had to check out your post, I have an Atticus too, although mine is a Western Hognose.

Where are you at in Idaho? We've got a fairly active bunch of FB groups around the state and several of them have started doing put luck get togethers.

[CrazyAnimalLady]

Hey Charis, I'm in Nampa. I would have responded earlier but I got hit with mono and strep at the end of january and kinda fell behind on my posts! Feeling much better now and thought I'd add some new pics of my growing boy (or girl, haven't probed yet and I have my doubts about the initial guesses)

Being shy
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_3404_zps45irenbs.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_3404_zps45irenbs.jpg.html)

Stretching out
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_3416_zpsxs46g8fz.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_3416_zpsxs46g8fz.jpg.html)

This one is on my phone lock screen
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_3438_zpslgsuvvv5.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_3438_zpslgsuvvv5.jpg.html)

Loops
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_3526_zps8py97tqf.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_3526_zps8py97tqf.jpg.html)

Headshots
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_3556_zpshikycqgr.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_3556_zpshikycqgr.jpg.html)
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_3535_zpsixvkhatj.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_3535_zpsixvkhatj.jpg.html)

Coils
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_3566_zpspm0jyxxa.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_3566_zpspm0jyxxa.jpg.html)
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_3569_zpszsu6szdz.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_3569_zpszsu6szdz.jpg.html)

[Charis]

Looking great! I love his/her eyes!

I'm in the Poky area.

[SnoopySnake]

I really like Atticus, he/she is the best of both worlds!!..err snakes, lol.

[CrazyAnimalLady]

Thanks guys :) he's pretty great.. I have had him since september and the first and only time he's struck at me was a few days ago and it was my fault, as it usually is.

[CrazyAnimalLady]

Haha had to add this one, I set him on the coffee table and got up to put the dogs behind the baby gate, not 5 seconds passed and I turned back to find that Atticus had found himself a cozy hiding spot!

[CKC44]

Very pretty! :) Thank you for sharing!

[Snakesitter]

LOL great shot! Maybe he's telling you he likes chocolate? ;-)

[jossh27]

LOL great shot! Maybe he's telling you he likes chocolate? ;-)

who doesn't like mini eggs!

snakesitter, your website link doesn't work ;)

[Snakesitter]

Website is under construction. It should redirect to our Facebook page though?

[CrazyAnimalLady]

Little update on my boy :) He was just over 30 grams when I got him in September and today he weighed in at just over 100! He's such a great snake, getting to be more active when he's out, I'm thinking his confidence is growing along with his body :)

Couple pics from today
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/a86da247-87f2-43f1-b7e2-99455bc3fd1d_zpsi0fw63wx.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/a86da247-87f2-43f1-b7e2-99455bc3fd1d_zpsi0fw63wx.jpg.html)
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/f2b07036-1ca8-49ee-b5e8-b0cad9741f3a_zpsul9xh310.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/f2b07036-1ca8-49ee-b5e8-b0cad9741f3a_zpsul9xh310.jpg.html)

Comparison of his colors a few days apart
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_4430_zpsqmkrodbf.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_4430_zpsqmkrodbf.jpg.html)

[SnoopySnake]

I always look forward to his updates. I really am jealous lol. Seems like he's got the colors of a colombian and pattern of a brazilian. Perfect mix. Do his markings seem to have lightened any like colombians do?

[sharthun]

Looking awesome!

[CrazyAnimalLady]

So far his markings are staying nice and dark, which is what I was hoping for when I heard he was a mix. When do colombians' patterns typically lighten? The colombian colors really came out after his last shed, thats when that picture on the left was taken but then a few days later he had darkened up again. And by the way I'm jealous of your retic! :)

[CrazyAnimalLady]

Looking awesome!

Thanks! I may be biased but I think he looks pretty awesome too :)

[SnoopySnake]

So far his markings are staying nice and dark, which is what I was hoping for when I heard he was a mix. When do colombians' patterns typically lighten? The colombian colors really came out after his last shed, thats when that picture on the left was taken but then a few days later he had darkened up again. And by the way I'm jealous of your retic! :)

Yeah, I think it'd be cool if he keeps his colors. Colombians have such nice, earthy colors. It doesn't necessarily happen at a certain time, just gradually. I could tell the difference month-to-month with mine. I might be able to dig up some pics tomorrow. Thanks lol he's a handful, but we'll save that for another thread :o

[Wingbeats]

It's cool to see how Atticus is doing. I have a CRB/BRB cross as well, and I'm curious how she will likely look as she grows.

You're in the Idaho area? I am in Boise :)

[CrazyAnimalLady]

Yup I'm in Nampa. Do you know how old yours is? Wouldn't be surprised if they were from the same litter.

[Wingbeats]

I got Chaska in May, and she was about a month old it seems (That is my uneducated guess, there). I bought her from the guy at Rockin Reptiles in downtown Boise. She is currently 57 grams, and somewhere around....2 or 2.5 feet in length? Almost as long as my arm. So it seems she is younger.

I forgot to ask the guy how old she was exactly, and where she came from....I was too excited about buying my first snake, haha! Maybe at some point I'll go back and see if he remembers.

[CrazyAnimalLady]

Hm she is quite a bit smaller weight wise. I just figured they aren't that common so to see two so close together I'd think they were from the same litter. Either way looks like they're both great snakes :)

[SnoopySnake]

If you guys ever see another one, let me know, lol.

[CrazyAnimalLady]

Time for more pics! He's now as long as my legs! Growth has slowed a bit again, gotta love those spurts though!http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_4900_zps330kebaq.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_4900_zps330kebaq.jpg.html)http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_4892_zpsxm1kusti.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_4892_zpsxm1kusti.jpg.html)http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_4890_zpsukq9axsf.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_4890_zpsukq9axsf.jpg.html)http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_4889_zps412q6m9x.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_4889_zps412q6m9x.jpg.html)http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_4781_zpsqnvoeklf.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_4781_zpsqnvoeklf.jpg.html)

[CrazyAnimalLady]

Found an odd but fun new place to take pics of Atticus! Kinda funny, I had just gotten him out when suddenly I had to go to the bathroom, I noticed how great the light was in there for him and that the TP holder would make a great perch :p

Still can't quite capture the full rainbow effect though!

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/fb77f707-865c-4462-bd2a-2c91b062f0c8_zpshos4capo.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/fb77f707-865c-4462-bd2a-2c91b062f0c8_zpshos4capo.jpg.html)
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/e467f11a-353a-41c1-9bfb-2e57cbbd8c31_zps7rfbc0wu.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/e467f11a-353a-41c1-9bfb-2e57cbbd8c31_zps7rfbc0wu.jpg.html)
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_4954_zpsenwthp2z.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_4954_zpsenwthp2z.jpg.html)http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_4952_zpsg02ato1k.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_4952_zpsg02ato1k.jpg.html)

[SnoopySnake]

Definitely see the BRB there, she looks great

[Wingbeats]

Gorgeous! Indeed, rainbow boas always glow so much more in real life than on camera. I always imagine all rainbow boa pictures with more iridescence, haha.

Atticus is looking great!

[Snakesitter]

Awww he looks great! And LOL most unique perch ever!

(If you're having trouble with color, the best shots are often outdoors ones.)

[CrazyAnimalLady]

Yeah I need to try outdoor shots and maybe a camera besides the one on my phone :p
I can't wait til he's full grown, I work at a store that sells reptile supplies (among other things) and I keep planning out his big enclosure, so hard to resist doing it now! I know myself though and if he's not at least close to full size when I move him in then I'll feel like he's outgrown it one day.

[Snakesitter]

LOL....best to wait then! ;-)

[CrazyAnimalLady]

I've had Atticus for one year now! He's grown from a little 35 gram string to 160 grams! Only ever struck at me once, never refused a meal, and never had a bad shed 😃 Couldn't have asked for a better first snake!

[Wingbeats]

Atticus is looking gorgeous~! Cool little picture montage there :)

Rainbow boas are the best! :)

[Snakesitter]

Couldn't have asked for a better first snake!
Well of course...he's a rainbow! ;-)

[ManSlaughter33]

Beauty!! This makes me so excited to watch my little guy grow :)

[CrazyAnimalLady]

Atticus should finally be breaking 200 grams by his next feeding :) Just a happy growing boy!
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_5181_zpsiqwoygl4.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_5181_zpsiqwoygl4.jpg.html)
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_5193_zpsiwbgrzls.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_5193_zpsiwbgrzls.jpg.html)
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_5172_zps0ruxjyzx.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_5172_zps0ruxjyzx.jpg.html)
Wish he'd get his white walls going like this^ more often!

[SnoopySnake]

I find that they like to get white walls when its dark and no ones looking. ;) Definitely brings out their colors. Atticus is looking great, seems to be holding that color/pattern pretty well :)

[CrazyAnimalLady]

The only thing I've noticed fading on him is his little yellow crescents, they brighten up again a bit with his white walls still but they are barely visible otherwise. The rest of his patterning is holding strong though :)

[CrazyAnimalLady]

Definitely having another growth spurt here! Just weighed in at 243 grams! And getting ready to shed too :) can't wait to see his fresh paint, as always!

[Albert Clark]

Amazing looking reptile! Congrats.

[Humble308]

Wow, what a gorgeous looking snake. I debated on one of these for my first snake. What size do they usually top out at? I don't think I could go with a full size boa, but I've heard the BRB's stay a bit smaller?

[ManSlaughter33]

Wow, what a gorgeous looking snake. I debated on one of these for my first snake. What size do they usually top out at? I don't think I could go with a full size boa, but I've heard the BRB's stay a bit smaller?
Yes they're smaller than Redtails, but if you want to stay at 4-5 feet get a male :P

[Snakesitter]

Agreed on both points. Generally, females top out at around six feet, males at five feet. They are also thinner than regular boas -- their alternate nick, in fact, is the "slender boa."

The babies are like little pencils -- bitey pencils at first. ;-) (Our first litter has calmed down, but the second one is still a bit spirited. They think the spray bottle is some type of demon to be attacked.)

[CrazyAnimalLady]

Wow, what a gorgeous looking snake. I debated on one of these for my first snake.

Thanks! He has been a fantastic first snake for me, came from the breeder already very calm and handleable and eating f/t. I knew I loved the boa temperament but like you wasn't sure about the size til I found these little beauties :)

[Humble308]

Thanks guys for the quick replies. I think I'll wait a couple years until I have a bit more experience keeping snakes and a bigger place to build some nice enclosures. The boas temperament looks great

[CrazyAnimalLady]

Got rid of my home internet so I haven't been on much lately, Atticus is doing well as always :) he's about 3 ft and 255 grams now!

[SnoopySnake]

He looks great!! Getting big :)

[CrazyAnimalLady]

Yeah, finally! Still impatiently waiting for the day I can call him full grown and get his "big-boy" enclosure!

[CrazyAnimalLady]

Atticus broke the 300 gram mark last week! He's getting ready to shed too but I snapped a quick pic :)

[sharthun]

Looking good!

[SnoopySnake]

He's looking great as always :)

[CrazyAnimalLady]

Atticus turned 2 years old a few days ago then last night he shed and he is looking fantastic today!
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_0938_zps1iz18yfj.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_0938_zps1iz18yfj.jpg.html)

In other news I am working on creating a small arrow frog terrarium that will be my first attempt at a bio-active planted vivarium! :)

[macandchz]

gorgeous snake! looks like he's very healthy,too.

[SnoopySnake]

He looks great!!! About how long is he now? And his weight?

[CrazyAnimalLady]

I haven't gotten an accurate length measurement in a while but he must be a bit over 3 ft now. And yesterday he weighed in at 340 grams on an empty stomach, and then he got a nice big dinner :)

[macandchz]

atticus is such a cutie. love the pictures!

[SnoopySnake]

I haven't gotten an accurate length measurement in a while but he must be a bit over 3 ft now. And yesterday he weighed in at 340 grams on an empty stomach, and then he got a nice big dinner :)

Nice! I could be wrong, but I would guess that he will probably end up staying pretty much that color. He is a very handsome fella

[Snakesitter]

A snake's favorite activity. ;-)

[CrazyAnimalLady]

380 and looking good!
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_1116_zpsb0kyq1xu.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_1116_zpsb0kyq1xu.jpg.html)

[CrazyAnimalLady]

Just over 400 grams now :) slowed down his feeding a bit, I'm a little worried he might be getting a little chunky as he's not gaining much in length. I was wondering, what do you guys consider the early signs of a snake being overweight? Anyway here are some shots from the past few weekshttp://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_1291_zpss0kyo9bo.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_1291_zpss0kyo9bo.jpg.html)http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_1434_zpsicrzc2z1.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_1434_zpsicrzc2z1.jpg.html)
He stole my work keys
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_1439_zps6ge9uj8t.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_1439_zps6ge9uj8t.jpg.html)
and refused to give them back
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_1441_zpsmqnrqqko.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_1441_zpsmqnrqqko.jpg.html)
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/astover91/IMG_1472_zpsyapysga2.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/astover91/media/IMG_1472_zpsyapysga2.jpg.html)

[Ian of Oldham]

Great colour and love the paint job


2Royal 1 Corn 1 Boa and a mad Cat.

[Snakesitter]

They love to grab things like that, lol. One once stole her owner's water bottle the same way.

[toddnbecka]

Fairly typical of most boas and/or pythons that climb IME, they want to hold onto something with their tail for security. Our Dumeril's tail is too stubby though, so she can't hold onto anything like that.

[CrazyAnimalLady]

Felt like it was time for another one of these! Look how little he was!!

[JellyBean]

Looking great! What a fun way to see how much they grow :D