brb vs prv

[nanna]

I saw a brb and fell in love my husband and want to get one this spring. But I have also seen things on the prb so which is better I am hoping some one with experience with either or both can fill me in on some of the little details like hardness color and any special care they need I will be getting one or the other but am now questioning which. Thanks

[Ch^4]

I have a BRB (I think) and what I've heard is that they are slightly less tolerant to fluctuations in temperature and humidity, when compared to PRBs. I've also heard that PRBs hold their color longer and provide higher contrast when aging--I've heard that BRB colors tend to "blend" with age.

I know that Kim has a pair of PRBs, so she'll likely have a better, more concrete answer for you. Many of us have BRBs, and a newer member is a BRB breeder (with I think 21 BRBs), so someone should have some additional info to compare/contrast.

BRBs require high humidity of 70-80%--higher as neonates--and thrive in a relatively narrow and somewhat cooler temperature gradient, when compared to say a BP. My BRB seems to be doing very well with a temp gradient of 78-84F and a basking spot of 88F. Extended exposures to temps above 87-ish F can be extremely detrimental and may result in death. I keep her humidity at about 77% (RH). Supposedly, BRBs are semi-arboreal, but my BRB only likes to climb when she's on me or on some piece of furniture--within her enclosure, she's strictly terrestrial, despite having ready access to climbing vines and perches.

That's about all for now; I'm sure others will be on to give additional info or correct mine if I made a mistake. Good luck!

[Will0W783]

I have a PRB, and have had BRBs in the past, and for me the PRBs is ten times better. My PRB has grown much faster than any BRB I've seen. His colors are brighter, and he has more contrast. I've seen a lot of BRBs turn almost uniformly red as they age, but Picasso has high white sides and the most beautiful striking pattern. PRBs are also generally hardier than BRBs. Both species are delicate compared to hobby staples like the BP and cornsnake, but PRBs will tolerate humidity and temperature lapses a bit better than BRBs. A temp spike above 90F will kill most BRBs, but the PRB will maybe regurg, but usually be fine. I have had my PRB for about two years, and couldn't be happier with him. Here are some pics so you can get an idea of his look. He looks very much like a BRB, just with subtle contrast and color differences.

[Will0W783]

Sorry, pics didn't attach to the last post. Here is Picasso, the PRB:

[marvelfreak]

From what i seen PRB tend to have a darker red and bolder black marking as they get older. BRB are more of a orangeish red and the black marking fade a bit. BRB tend to keep the half moon marking on the side better than PRB. BRB are easier to find and cheaper. PRB are how ever slowly become more popular and easy to find. Truefully IMO they look about the same and are both beautiful. Out of the seven different kinds of rainbow these two are the most beautiful and have the best color and the only one two hold on to their color.
Which ever you chose you can't go wrong.

[Will0W783]

Chuck, I have to disagree with you on PRBs being more expensive. I got Picasso from Ben Seigel as a yearling and he was only $125. I was finding hatchling BRBs at the time for that price, up to $200. Picasso was a steal. He also has a lot of bullseye markings on his sides, but they're hard to see in the above photos. I think it really comes down to personal choice- what you want in a snake and what is available to you. I know, having Picasso, I find the PRB to be a better fit for me, but that doesn't mean that they are for everyone.

[nanna]

Picasso is beautiful! Thank you everyone for your feed back I am appreciate the information and look forward to what ever else people have to say about the two.

[marvelfreak]

Chuck, I have to disagree with you on PRBs being more expensive. I got Picasso from Ben Seigel as a yearling and he was only $125. I was finding hatchling BRBs at the time for that price, up to $200. Picasso was a steal. He also has a lot of bullseye markings on his sides, but they're hard to see in the above photos. I think it really comes down to personal choice- what you want in a snake and what is available to you. I know, having Picasso, I find the PRB to be a better fit for me, but that doesn't mean that they are for everyone.
Dam that what i payed for mine. I only seen 3 PRB ever forsale and the guy was asking $250.00 each so i really didn't have much to base my comment off of. I like to get a PRB one day. I have seen more and more people with them it just hard to find them forsale.