Where are Columbian Rainbow Boas from?
A pair of Columbian Rainbow Boas can be housed in a minimum 48″x15″x15″ vivarium. Use orchid bark, beech chippings or aspen bedding as the substrate. Being a shy species, hides are important and should be placed throughout the enclosure. They will also climb if given the space and chance. Day time temperatures should be in the range of 26C (80F) with a basking area of up to 29C (85F). Allow night time temperature to drop down to 24C (75F). Always connect any heating elements to a thermostat and protect your basking/ceramic lamps with a guard. Columbian Rainbow Boas will climb up to the light and rap around them, this can cause serious burns. They require a humid environment, this can be accomplished by using a humidity hide containing of damp moss. Newborn Columbian Boas should be fed on mouse pinkies for the first few feeds, then moved onto mouse fluffs. Feed every 4-5 days whilst young and increase the food intake, size and length between feeds as the Boa grows. Depending on the size
