Reptile & Amphibian Forums

I used to have a red tailed boa that was about five feet. I was able to take her out and set her in my lap without having to worry about her taking off. This allowed me to interact with her all the time. I didn't have to worry about having to put her back into her cage when I went to the bathroom or to answer the door etc. She would always be where I left her or at least not to far away when I got back. Are BRB's the same???

I read everywhere that BRB's are "slender snakes" but I also saw the picture of Jeff holding the BRB that was as big around as my red tailed was. Is it uncommon for BRB's to get that big?

Thanks for your help!!!!
Brandon

BRB's are very active when you take them out of their cage. I wouldn't leave it unattended because it will find some place to hide and you'll have a heck of a time getting it out. They are not at all like your Red Tail so be careful.

My BRB is very active when out of the cage. She holds on REALLY tight

But, she is also a very gentle snake. Her hyper activity seems common for BRB's.

BT

Mine I would not consider hyper active, I think their activity is within the normal nature of the BRB and personally I think the term "hyper" is usually a term used when something is just more active than one would like it to be. Mine are always "on the go" not wanting to sit in my lap or hang around my neck for any length of time. I would not leave one attended for any amount of time, but I don't turn my back to my dogs while off leash in the woods either. As for your question, I don't think the adults are as fast as the babies, but it may be because they are a bit more cautious in their encounters. The younger they are the instinctual flee quickly seems to prevail.

My usage of the term "hyper" may be a little extreme, but compared to tame a BCI, a BRB is a Ferrari. Not that it is a bad thing at all, but my point was that BRB's are WAY more active than other boids of the same personality / conditioning.

BT

I have a few that want to take off when I get them out, and a few that act unphased by the interaction. Every snake is an individual, and is a result of it's own experiences...but from my limited experience with them, most calm down considerably, yes, even as much as my red-tails.

Good luck, Chris O

-----
www.chrisolsonreptiles.com
Naked I see the camp of those who desire nothing

...

-----
www.chrisolsonreptiles.com
Naked I see the camp of those who desire nothing