{"product_id":"brazilian-rainbow-boa","title":"Brazilian Rainbow Boa","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eBrazilian Rainbow Boa (BRB)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"298\"\u003eEpicrates cenchria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"301\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian Rainbow Boa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"346\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"494\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"494\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"386\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e5–7 feet (1.5–2.1 m)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with females often larger and heavier-bodied than males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Known for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eiridescent sheen\u003c\/strong\u003e, Brazilian rainbow boas display rich reddish-brown to orange ground colour with bold black dorsal and lateral markings. Their scales refract light like oil on water, giving them their signature “rainbow” effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Found across \u003cstrong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eBrazil and surrounding regions of the Amazon Basin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inhabit \u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"929\"\u003ehumid tropical forests, river edges, and swamps\u003c\/strong\u003e, thriving in consistently warm and moist environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily nocturnal and semi-arboreal when young, becoming more terrestrial as adults. They are ambush predators that feed on small mammals, birds, and reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1172\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults should be housed in at least a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e4′ × 2′ × 2′ enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e, though larger is recommended for females. Provide secure hides, climbing branches, cork bark, and foliage. Bioactive or naturalistic setups are excellent for maintaining humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain an ambient gradient of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003e78–82°F (25–28°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a basking area of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e86–88°F (30–31°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nighttime drops to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003e75–76°F (24°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e are acceptable. Humidity should be consistently high, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e75–90%\u003c\/strong\u003e, with regular misting and a large water dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles feed every 7–10 days on appropriately sized rodents; adults every 14–21 days. Prey should be appropriately portioned to maintain a healthy body condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian rainbow boas can be defensive as juveniles but often settle into manageable, steady snakes with consistent care. They are highly humidity-dependent, so improper environments can lead to health issues such as stuck sheds or respiratory infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian rainbow boas require \u003cstrong data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003estrict humidity control\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to most boas. Careful attention to hydration and ventilation balance is essential for long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2419\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003eSpecies Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003eBrazilian Rainbow Boa (\u003cem data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003eEpicrates cenchria\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a \u003cem data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003eBoa constrictor\u003c\/em\u003e subspecies but a distinct species native to South America. They are prized for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003ebrilliant iridescence and vibrant colouration\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them one of the most recognizable and sought-after boas in the reptile hobby. Their husbandry differs significantly from \u003cem data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2815\"\u003eBoa constrictor imperator\u003c\/em\u003e, particularly in their \u003cstrong data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003ehigh humidity requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tails and Scales","offers":[{"title":"Male","offer_id":56196216750402,"sku":"igv1789650508919","price":189.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female","offer_id":56196216783170,"sku":"ltk1789650508920","price":195.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unsexed","offer_id":56196216815938,"sku":"zws1789650508921","price":198.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/8380\/8066\/files\/brazilian-rainbow-boa_1.png?v=1789650513","url":"https:\/\/abrasionresistclad.shop\/products\/brazilian-rainbow-boa","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}