what should my next reptile be? - Page 3

ballpython1717 · 11-09-12, 02:31 PM

thanks! ill be sure to do that.

**millertime89** · 11-15-12, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kavyrie

A Brazilian Rainbow Boa shouldn't even be kept in a tank or by a person who has only one snake period. They have incredibly high humidity requirements. They are beautiful snakes, but I honestly don't think you are ready for one.

Not that hard really, a BRB was my first snake, they're not as hard to keep as some people make them out to be. As long as you monitor the enclosure parameters its not so bad. It more depends on the type of person than the snake.

I would recommend a nice BRB or a carpet, its not so hard to find decent carpets for $100.

moshirimon · 11-15-12, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by millertime89

Not that hard really, a BRB was my first snake, they're not as hard to keep as some people make them out to be. As long as you monitor the enclosure parameters its not so bad. It more depends on the type of person than the snake.

I would recommend a nice BRB or a carpet, its not so hard to find decent carpets for $100.

i agree. depends on the person not the snake. very good way to put it for keeping snakes in general

**millertime89** · 11-15-12, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by moshirimon

i agree. depends on the person not the snake. very good way to put it for keeping snakes in general

exactly, some people can keep giants or snakes with special needs, and some people shouldn't, just like some people should never keep reptiles.

CK SandBoas · 11-15-12, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ballpython1717

like i said earlier, im getting some baby sitting jobs soon, but for now $100 is the most i can afford. humidity is definitely an issue where i live (massachusetts) so a BRB is totally out of the question. I am also willing to get baby snakes if it brings the price down a little. One more thing, i am not afraid of agressive snakes at all. i have a VERY high pain tolerance and no amount of being bitten will turn me off to the species. and this is gonna sound stupid but just for the record red tail boas look evil and they freak me out so im not getting one.

I own an adult BRB, and i also live in Massachusetts, and i will tell you i have had no problem whatsoever in keeping his humidity at the correct levels. He has been such a rewarding animal to own the past 8 years, and i highly recommend one as well.

Gungirl · 11-15-12, 06:07 PM

Where you live shouldn't affect the proper set up for your snake. I have a GTP and live 20 min north of Massachusetts. I have no issues at all keeping everything right. You just need the right set up and not a fish tank.

ballpython1717 · 11-15-12, 07:44 PM

well its hard to keep humidity up in my house so it would be even harder to keep up for another animal.

**millertime89** · 11-15-12, 10:01 PM

use cypress and just spray it once a day, its really not that hard. Because I've got the space heater running now I mist twice, once in the morning before I leave for work and once in the evening before bed.

moshirimon · 11-15-12, 11:19 PM

Its not hard if our not using a glass tank usually. And the right substrate. I use glass tanks but I keep my whole room humid. That might work for you too

EmbraceCalamity · 11-15-12, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by moshirimon

Its not hard if our not using a glass tank usually. And the right substrate. I use glass tanks but I keep my whole room humid. That might work for you too

I have a croc gecko that requires 50-60% humidity, and keeping it at that in a glass tank with Eco Earth substrate isn't too difficult. I just covered up a large portion of the screen and mist every few days. If I didn't use a light and only a UTH, I doubt I'd ever have to mist.

~Maggot

jarich · 11-18-12, 04:24 PM

Ballpython 1717, I think that perhaps give it a little time before you buy something else. I know at first its easy to get hooked and then want to buy a whole bunch of stuff. These animals are amazing and they can get addictive. However, you need to make sure that you are in it for the very long haul here. These animals you are buying will live for 20-30 years if taken care of properly. Have you thought about what this means for you over the next 20-30 years? Are you prepared for that kind of commitment?

ballpython1717 · 11-18-12, 04:27 PM

i realize that, but if i start doing research now then in about a year i will be ready for another animal.

jarich · 11-18-12, 04:32 PM

I tell you what, if you research this for the next year without buying another animal, I will buy the animal for you. And Im being serious.

ballpython1717 · 11-18-12, 04:36 PM

well i havent decided on an animal yet but once i do then sure.