I find it interesting that many people recommend against buying a Brazilian Rainbow Boa as a first snake. Most cite the high humidity requirement as their reasoning for this. I believe Brazilian Rainbow Boas can be terrific beginner snakes for a few reasons:
-Brazilian Rainbow Boas are one of the most beautiful snakes on the planet.
-They are easy to handle and typically have a mellow temperament once they get past the baby nippy phase.
-Rainbow Boas have a strong feeding response, and are generally consistently good eaters.
-Even full grown, Brazilian Rainbow Boas stay a manageable length of 5-7 feet long.
People seem to blow their concerns about maintaining humidity out of proportion. Brazilian Rainbow Boas require higher humidity than some other species of snakes, but it can be easily maintained by using a cage with limited ventilation, a large water bowl, and a damp hide box. With a properly set up cage, Brazilian Rainbow Boas are no more difficult to care for than any other snake.
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Paul D
