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    The Brazilian Rainbow Boa is a large, tropical snake found in South America. It can grow up to 180 cm long and live over 20 years. It reproduces viviparously, giving birth to up to 20 young snakes. It requires a tropical habitat with ground temperatures between 26-28°C, humidity of 60-80%, and various climbing facilities, hiding places, and a large water bowl. It preys on small rodents like mice and young rats.

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    The Brazilian Rainbow Boa is a large, tropical snake found in South America. It can grow up to 180 cm long and live over 20 years. It reproduces viviparously, giving birth to up to 20 young snakes. It requires a tropical habitat with ground temperatures between 26-28°C, humidity of 60-80%, and various climbing facilities, hiding places, and a large water bowl. It preys on small rodents like mice and young rats.

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    Brazilian Rainbow Boa Care Sheet

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    John Gamesby
    The Brazilian Rainbow Boa is a large, tropical snake found in South America. It can grow up to 180 cm long and live over 20 years. It reproduces viviparously, giving birth to up to 20 young snakes. It requires a tropical habitat with ground temperatures between 26-28°C, humidity of 60-80%, and various climbing facilities, hiding places, and a large water bowl. It preys on small rodents like mice and young rats.

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    BRAZILIAN RAINBOW BOA

    scientific name: Epicrates cenchria cenchria

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    Cites status:

    Cites Appendix II, obligation to keep records


    and to register!

    Geographical
    Extension:

    South America

    Habitat:

    tropical rainforest

    Size:

    approx. 180 cm

    Life Expectancy:

    over 20 years

    Reproduction:

    viviparous, up to 20 young animals

    Temperature:

    ground temperature between 26-28C, local


    heat spots up to 33C. Night setback to 22C.

    Humidity:

    60-80%, temporarily also above 90%

    Lighting:

    Daylight fluorescent tubes e.g. "Sorry Link


    missing" or "Sorry Link missing"

    Substrate:

    loose, absorptive substrate (see "Sorry Link


    missing"). No grit or sand!

    Cage Furniture:

    climbing facilities, various hiding places and a


    large water bowl make up the basic
    configuration of the terrarium arrangements. A
    moist hiding box is recommended.

    food:

    mice, young rats and other rodents

    Comment:

    The Brazilian Rainbow Boa is a docile animal,


    as a rule several specimen can be tended
    together without problems.

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