A friend of a friend was just given one out of the blue. I think it's an adult or juvi not sure. I havent seen it yet. Any way. I need to know the basics of keeping one. Thanks for the help guys!

CRB as in Columbian Rainbow Boa?

CRB as in Columbian Rainbow Boa?

Yes.

No expert, but I believe their care is the same as a BRB

No expert, but I believe their care is the same as a BRB

And that would be??:wamma:

Smart alec! :D

http://webspinners.com/coloherp/careshts/snakes/rain-boa.php

Thanks! I'll pass that along..:yourock:

I kept a group of these for several years. Both CRBs and BRBs.

The biggest trick with these guys is humidity. They dry out like an old in the sun. I would go with a substrate that holds some moisture like our ever lovin' crypress mulch. And keeping them in a closed cage or a somewhat closed cage would be a good idea.

A rack would be good, a solid one with no screens. Or something like a Boaphile cage. If a fish tank is used I would cover the top with plexi.

Another option is a humidity hide. Just a simple box filled with moist spagnum moss and a hole cut in the top. They love that.

Aside from that its pretty much standard boa stuff. Oh, and they are little nippy. Some are a lot nippy. My CRBs were hell on wheels. Good eaters, though.

I knew someone with hands on would pipe in!

I kept a group of these for several years. Both CRBs and BRBs.

The biggest trick with these guys is humidity. They dry out like an old in the sun. I would go with a substrate that holds some moisture like our ever lovin' crypress mulch. And keeping them in a closed cage or a somewhat closed cage would be a good idea.

A rack would be good, a solid one with no screens. Or something like a Boaphile cage. If a fish tank is used I would cover the top with plexi.

Another option is a humidity hide. Just a simple box filled with moist spagnum moss and a hole cut in the top. They love that.

Aside from that its pretty much standard boa stuff. Oh, and they are little nippy. Some are a lot nippy. My CRBs were hell on wheels. Good eaters, though.

Thanks Bro!:yessir:

jas
V is right on, i had a pair in '87-88 that were of the "sometimes nippy" variety.
they'd be cool one second, then before i know it i'm watin' for one to let go of my upper lip(mustache fetish that one had...).
good hardy animals if the humidity is there.
good luck,
ck

Keep them humid and don't over cook them. More like medium as opposed to well done...