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BRB colors: The real deal

Crittercrazy Aug 17, 2003 02:51 AM

I got so much help the last time, now I have a quick question. I've read in some places that BRB's are naturally born somewhat dull in terms of color (more of a brown/beige than orange/red) and get more brilliantly hued as they age. Then this guy I talked with at a pet store said that however they hatch is how they're going to look when mature. So, which is true?

My baby is more on the brown side. But has fantastic irredescense. Honestly I don't really care what color she ends up being; her personality and vigor is wonderful. Besides, she's just my first BRB. I highly doubt she'll be the last!

Replies (4)

echo0330 Aug 17, 2003 09:55 AM

Everything Ive read says that they hold the colors they have as hatchlings. but i could be wrong.

Crittercrazy Aug 17, 2003 03:07 PM

Check out this page and you'll see what I mean http://www.[bleep]/caresheets/brb/brb.htm
It says~
Babies are born 15-20 inches, and showing decent colouration, which is lost with the first shed. Babies remain a dull colouration typically until they reach 18 months of age

So, I'm not sure.
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echo0330 Aug 19, 2003 12:34 AM

...and i took this pic this morning... you be the judge...

Kikai Aug 19, 2003 08:16 AM

Holy cow! That actually hurt my eyes to look at. Beautiful snake!!
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