New Brazilian rainbow and owner :)

[jay's reptiles]

Originally Posted by RainbowBoa

I have fed the snake twice already (have had it for a little over 2 weeks) and have not seen any poop yet. I think I am going to switch to eco earth or something like that so it will be easier to see the poop from up top. I had a pacman frog with eco earth and it was easy to spot.

I will try and add some more holes, maybe even had frog moss or something to maintain that humidity. But so far everything seems great with the snake. Kind of bummed about the paper towels but no big deal

I use eco earth as well. But remember when feeding the snake on eco earth make sure the mouse is dried off. Doesnt need to be completely dried off but good enough so that not a lot of substrate sticks to the mouse. But i do suggest It as i have never had mold grownth as long you clean it out properly.

[RainbowBoa]

Originally Posted by jay's reptiles

I use eco earth as well. But remember when feeding the snake on eco earth make sure the mouse is dried off. Doesnt need to be completely dried off but good enough so that not a lot of substrate sticks to the mouse. But i do suggest It as i have never had mold grownth as long you clean it out properly.

how often do you change all of the bedding? also i feed live atm so i dont think too much will stick

[bigsnakegirl785]

Originally Posted by jay's reptiles

I use eco earth as well. But remember when feeding the snake on eco earth make sure the mouse is dried off. Doesnt need to be completely dried off but good enough so that not a lot of substrate sticks to the mouse. But i do suggest It as i have never had mold grownth as long you clean it out properly.

EcoEarth will pass right through a snake...there's really no need to worry about substrate ingestion. The stuff you have to worry about are wood chips (ReptiBark, ReptiChip, aspen chips, etc.) or sand if you're using that for whatever reason. Unlike lizards, snakes don't go around lapping the stuff up 24/7 so there's not really a chance for any buildup.

As far as RainbowBoa's question, I change my rainbow's EcoEarth out every 3-4 months so long as the bedding isn't molded. My less humid species can go 6 months before they need a change.

If the bedding molds, it needs to be changed immediately.

[RainbowBoa]

Originally Posted by bigsnakegirl785

EcoEarth will pass right through a snake...there's really no need to worry about substrate ingestion. The stuff you have to worry about are wood chips (ReptiBark, ReptiChip, aspen chips, etc.) or sand if you're using that for whatever reason. Unlike lizards, snakes don't go around lapping the stuff up 24/7 so there's not really a chance for any buildup.

As far as RainbowBoa's question, I change my rainbow's EcoEarth out every 3-4 months so long as the bedding isn't molded. My less humid species can go 6 months before they need a change.

If the bedding molds, it needs to be changed immediately.

Oh wow that's awesome! I have always been worried about RI but 3-4 months is cake. I can even give him a thick layer to burrow if he likes. Although I have never seen him burrow nor go to his water dish yet haha

[SnakeyJay]

Originally Posted by RainbowBoa

Oh wow that's awesome! I have always been worried about RI but 3-4 months is cake. I can even give him a thick layer to burrow if he likes. Although I have never seen him burrow nor go to his water dish yet haha

They're a shy species in general I find especially as a baby, this is normal so don't worry... I almost guarantee that once the lights are off he's out and about exploring.

Brbs are an awesome species to keep, good choice! Keep us updated with pics once he's settled and good luck with him.