I am looking to get a Rosy boa or 2. I had one 15 years ago that I really liked for fore some reason it got a bug and died. I have some kingsnakes and a milksnake now but I want to ass to my collection. What do Rosy boas require to live right from caging size to set up. I have been told by a few people to stay away from them since they fare very demanding and very delicate. Thanks in advance.
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Looking for info and help with Rosy's
Steveoinlvnv
Jul 27, 2011 05:31 PM
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markg
Jul 29, 2011 08:04 PM
They do not do well in areas or setups of moderately-high to high humidity. Even water dishes should be in the cage only a few days at a time if the cage does not have lots of ventilation.
They need a basking temp that reach at the very least 82 deg during the day, but 84-88 is better. Can be a small strip of heat. They are very efficient at absorbing heat. CHEs work very well.
They need to be able to hide.
Don't handle them at all after feeding, for around 3 days.
Don't provide water after feeding, for at least 2-3 days. It is just good insurance. If they drink after they eat there is a possibility of regurge. Its not a sure thing, but it can happen under some conditions so may as well avoid it.
Don't treat them like a kingsnake. Kings like moisture and low ventilation. Rosies like dry and well-ventilated enclosures.
Feed them when they are hungry, don't sweat it when they aren't. Don't "power feed" them, but don't starve them either. Some individuals will eat voraciously at certain times of the year and then refuse food at others. No problem. You can feed them when hungry.
If you follow the above then they are bullet-proof. Pretty easy formula. They can go bad when you don't follow it. Not all, but some do.
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Steveoinlvnv
Jul 29, 2011 11:47 PM
Thanks for the info I really appreciate it. I def. think I can handle all that.
m77mcreedy
Aug 04, 2011 02:54 PM
never mess around with boas becuse they are all very mean and aggreseve and usully bite and such and never make good pets and are usuully dangerous.
Steveoinlvnv
Aug 05, 2011 03:31 AM
Some are very nice and tame. I had ones back in the 90's that I would trust with kids.
Bluerosy
Aug 09, 2011 01:09 PM
they should have a rosy roundup like the do in Texas and GA with rattlesnakes.
They are daaaaaangerous!
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