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My new BRBs - Should I keep 'em er no?

Should I keep 'em, er no?

  • Yes

    Votes: 2 50.0%

  • No

    Votes: 2 50.0%
  • Total voters
    4
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I picked up a cool trio of '08 BRBs from a local friend at a swap. I made a great trade and I ended up with this 1.2.
Male
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Female 1
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Female 2
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They are cool and all---but I just don't think I am a boa guy. I like these guys--and man, are they ever beautiful. But I'm just not sure about keeping them "forever", you know?

Do you experienced keepers have any pros/cons to keeping the species? I have no other arboreal animals---although I think these guys can swing both ways....(arb/terrist)

I have them listed for sale on a site for top dollar---so I don't think they will sell very quickly---and it will give me time to think about if I want to keep them or not.

I have the humidity thing down pretty good and have gotten care tips from my friend.

They aren't too bad to handle. The male is the nippiest--and even that isn't too much. (although the "holder" fangs inside can getcha!)

Should I keep 'em, er no? What do you think?
 
I agree, if you're not all that into them, pass them on to someone else. BRBs are nice (and mainly terrestrial in my experience) and interesting snakes... they will stay submerged in their water bowls with just the nose sticking out and have a nice day/night phase. Humidity is very important, especially when they are young they are more susceptible to dehydration. I sold my last BRB a few years ago to focus on my other projects, keep what you like the most. :)
 
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