New from Nebraska

[millertime89]

Hey everyone, my name is Kyle, just picked up an infant Brazilian Rainbow Boa from General Exotics. I spent a load of time before purchasing him researching and learning so I could provide the best possible home. I thought I had the tank set up correctly and I did a trial run of a week before he arrived (placed my order on Monday, he arrived the following Wednesday as specified). However Once I got him I've noticed that the hot side of the tank is having trouble maintaining humidity. I've got a Fluker's vented 5.5" diameter clamp light Fluker's Clamp Lamps at PETCO (http://www.petco.com/product/9469/Flukers-Clamp-Lamps.aspx?CoreCat=MM_ReptileSupplies_Lighting) centered on the left side of the cage over the water dish, although I'm thinking of reversing the sides.
The water dish is an exo-terra granite rock water dish Exo-Terra Granite Rock Water Dishes at PETCO (http://www.petco.com/product/10392/Exo-Terra-Granite-Rock-Water-Dishes.aspx?CoreCat=MM_ReptileSupplies_FoodWaterDi shes) and is fairly large and am thinking of switching to the smaller one I had for the gecko that I had for about 3 years, its about 6 inches small diameter and 9 inches large
Zoo Med Repti Rock Water Dish - Bowls & Feeding Accessories - Reptile - PetSmart (http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752586). I'm also thinking about switching to a smaller hide as I currently have this one.
PETCO Reptile Cave Hideaway at PETCO (http://www.petco.com/product/115407/PETCO-Reptile-Cave-Hideaway.aspx?CoreCat=LN_ReptileSupplies_Snake_Dec or).
Here's a rough MS paint sketch of my terrarium set up, its fairly accurate dimension wise and is 30x12x12 with a screen top that has been covered with aluminum foil with a hole cut out for the heat lamp which currently has a 50w black light in it.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6107597466_201b5e9d1a_b.jpg
temp is controlled by this set up, I'm a car guy so it was fairly easy to do since I already had everything except the thermostat.
programmable remote thermostat for terrarium heaters - Terrariums Forum - GardenWeb (http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/terrarium/msg0906173310507.html)
anyways, enough about my setup, here's the little guy, checking out his new digs and crawling around my hand/arm
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6193/6107495370_823bc0f3c0_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6090/6106948373_45bd3b069d_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6106948495_b523462b45_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6196/6107495980_704aa04bfb_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6082/6107513080_db76eb2255_b.jpg

and just for kicks, here's my other hobby. The black rx7 is mine.
http://www.1320video.com/img/album195/IMG_5800.sized.jpg
http://www.1320video.com/img/album198/IMG_6099.sized.jpg

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[marvelfreak]

Hello and welcome! Sweet looking BRB and car.
As far as the humidity go i would get a UTH (under tank heater). Heat pads don't dry the humidity out of the air like heat lamps. A good heat pad on one side with a water bowl in the middle or on the cool side of the cage should do the trick for you.

[millertime89]

thanks freak! I'll pick one up then. I went with the light setup because I already had the equipmant needed. Any words of advice as far as the hide/water bowl ideas?
modman, read the rules before I posted, thanks!

[Gungirl]

Hello and welcome!

[youngster]

thanks freak! I'll pick one up then. I went with the light setup because I already had the equipmant needed. Any words of advice as far as the hide/water bowl ideas?
modman, read the rules before I posted, thanks!

It's usually a good idea to have 2 hides, one on each side. This way the snake an choose to be either on the warm side or cold side and be secure no matter what. Looks good though.

[UwabamiReptiles]

Welcome to the forum!

[ladyjustice33]

Nice and welcome to the forum....the BRB is next on my list. Your little guy is gorgeous!

[Kayla90]

Welcome to the forums :D
You have a very adorable BRB :)

[marvelfreak]

Once you get a heat pad set up if you still are having issues with the humidity. You can put a smaller bowl of water over the heat pad and it will help up the humidity.

[stephanbakir]

Great looking brb! Welcome to the forums.

[millertime89]

thanks for the welcome everyone. This seems like one of the more knowledgeable forums which is why I joined up. I did pick up the under-tank heat pad this afternoon and got it in place, we'll see how its doing when I get home in a bit. My BRB (currently nameless, open for suggestions) has been staying in his humid hide so I'm looking forward to seeing how this works out. I also picked up a second, smaller, hide for him and placed it over the heat pad.

[marvelfreak]

Being your into car and he's head marking look like racing stripes you could name him Speed Racer or something to do with racing.

[millertime89]

ha ha, thanks, I never really thought of that, I've got a few ideas now

[marvelfreak]

ha ha, thanks, I never really thought of that, I've got a few ideas now
Let us know when you decide on a name for him.

[Nismo89]

Sweet BRB I just got one myself recently. Also awesome looking Rx-7. What mods are done to it. I'm into cars as well I currently own a 240sx

[millertime89]

a lot, I'll PM you