| 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 26-28°C, local heat spots up to 33°C. Night setback to 22°C. |
| 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. |