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all things chocolate
Snake mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 08/02/2011 : 12:27:10
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| Hi i have had Bungle for nearly a year now and he seems to live in his moss box, he has a large bowl to bathe in and a normal hide, plus some fake plants but he is always tucked up really tight in his moss box, he eats well, poos well and is a friendly little thing ( well not so little now lol), does anyone elses do the same or is there something amiss? all help will be greatly appreciated |
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hiper2009
Banned
United Kingdom
845 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2011 : 12:36:01
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Hi and welcome to the forum.
Yes it's normal for them to spend lots of time in moss hide , My male loves the moss hide alot compared to his sister.
It may help if you tell us more about your setup i.e temps and humidity level ? |
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oakleyman18
Hatchling
United Kingdom
269 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2011 : 12:38:14
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Yeah my BRB is definitely the same, she LOVES moss. So much so I even put some in one of her vines one week and found her the next morning curled in a little ball around the moss up top  I think she feels secure in it, as there are no humidity issues in my viv now (always 85%+) |
Oscar Morrell
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hiper2009
Banned
United Kingdom
845 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2011 : 12:43:09
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My Humidity is always around the 90 - 95% mark which is good more humidity is better than none.  |
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oakleyman18
Hatchling
United Kingdom
269 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2011 : 13:00:12
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But then you didnt make the mahOOsive mistake of buying an Exo-Terra Viv...  |
Oscar Morrell
0.1.0. Brazilian Rainbow Boa CB'10 "Jade"
1.0.0. Normal Cornsnake CB'00 "Camo" _RIP_
0.1.0. Normal Stripe, het Hypo, Amel, Lavender Cornsnake CB'11 "Amber"
0.0.1. Spider in the bathroom |
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hiper2009
Banned
United Kingdom
845 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2011 : 13:16:12
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Originally posted by oakleyman18
But then you didnt make the mahOOsive mistake of buying an Exo-Terra Viv...
Lol you know i keep my two in RUBS  , Then when i save up bit of cash they will be going in 3x2x2 wooden vivs that will be all sealed and perfect  |
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277 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2011 : 13:37:15
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I have only had my brb for a week now and she loves her moss.
I use the moss as substrate in her rub and she loves to snuggle up in their. |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2011 : 17:11:04
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| As I'm sure you've gotten by now, All Things Chocolate, it is *very* common for Brazilians to spend the majority of the time in which we would see them hidden away in their moss hides, or soaking in their water bowl. These snakes are fairly secretive by nature, and most active at dusk, night, and dawn, so your best chance to catch Bungle out of his hide would be then! |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
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martinking6
Hatchling
United Kingdom
152 Posts |
Posted - 13/02/2011 : 22:33:49
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quote:
Originally posted by oakleyman18
But then you didnt make the mahOOsive mistake of buying an Exo-Terra Viv...
Hiya
Was wondering what troubles you have had with the exo terra viv as I have my brb in one and not had any issues as of yet ?
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Got a lovely royal python called earl, 2 brazilian rainbow boas called zeus and hera, a red tail cross boa constrictor called dorris and an albino burmese python called angel as well :-)
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Shinslayer19
New Member
USA
71 Posts |
Posted - 14/02/2011 : 00:55:13
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| Mine spent all his younger days in the substrate or his hide, he has ventured out and is rarely in his hide too much any more the humidity outside is quite high so that probably helps. Yours might make the step to venture out when he\she grows up a bit but then again, he\she might not.... |
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hewittl50
Snake mite
United Kingdom
7 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 14:04:57
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| I gather the Eco terra viva are rubbish but what do you all think about the komodo vivs I have mine in one with a damp towel over the top and haven't had any probs with humidity. |
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Tui
New Member
Finland
76 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 17:42:47
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I agree with exo terra being rubbish. Atleast for tropical conditions. Lets too much humidity and warmth out. I just got Morelia viridis (yay!) and it is in exo terra. I had to seal the netting in the roof to make it more humid and warm.
Still scratching my head and thinking of moving it to a plastic box..grr. |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 21:24:17
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| Look at Boaphile, if you can get them overseas. |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
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hiper2009
Banned
United Kingdom
845 Posts |
Posted - 16/03/2011 : 12:43:27
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Originally posted by Snakesitter
Look at Boaphile, if you can get them overseas.
They can be very expensive  . |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 16/03/2011 : 19:06:18
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| I think their base cage (4x2x1) is around $210 US, with shipping included...which is pretty darn good...though I'm not sure how that will translate for you, given different shipping situations. |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
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hiper2009
Banned
United Kingdom
845 Posts |
Posted - 16/03/2011 : 19:45:44
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quote:
Originally posted by Snakesitter
I think their base cage (4x2x1) is around $210 US, with shipping included...which is pretty darn good...though I'm not sure how that will translate for you, given different shipping situations.
Is that to ship to the UK ? |
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