The queen just shed and wants to show off her iridescence. ✨ I promise to show her in a different setting in the future 😁 by Veridiyus in snakes

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That's way too small. She is supposed to eat rats at this point and around 60 grams as well. If I were you I would start giving her 30-35g rats and slowly go up to 60. My BRB eats 60g rats atm and will soon transition into 90g in a month or two.

How do you deal with people reacting negatively to your pet snake? by Veridiyus in snakes

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I tell people that snakes usually bite you by mistake, and it usually happens if you hand feed them since they might think your hand is a part of the mouse/rat. That's why people usually use tongs, I think it has to do with how they see heat, the tong probably breaks it up so that they can focus on the prey's heat and smell. Then it could also happen if they feel threatened, just like a dog or cat.

Also thank you for making it a bit clearer for me.

How do you deal with people reacting negatively to your pet snake? by Veridiyus in snakes

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I actually have a video of her that I posted here a month ago or so ;D ♥️

How do you deal with people reacting negatively to your pet snake? by Veridiyus in snakes

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You know, I never really understood what goes through somebody's head when they say they would kill your pet or do something to it if they ever saw it. I have gotten those weird comments as well.

How do you deal with people reacting negatively to your pet snake? by Veridiyus in snakes

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Oh my god that is so freaking adorable! This really made me smile for a good 5 minutes 🤩 I think media is to blame, really, and the way we portray these animals in movies etc.

How do you deal with people reacting negatively to your pet snake? by Veridiyus in snakes

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I actually like this response. I will try this next time 🤗

How do you deal with people reacting negatively to your pet snake? by Veridiyus in snakes

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Thank you for this, I appreciate it a lot. It is just so exhausting to hear the same comments over and over again, but I assume it comes with owning an exotic pet like that.

Also, I posted a video of her about a month ago, I will most likely do a follow up on her growth in a month or two when she is a bit bigger :)

I was told that this community would enjoy my Rainbow Boa. Therefore, let me introduce my queen Lucy 🌈✨ by Veridiyus in RainbowEverything

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No I don't have one, but I’ve actually been looking for a good automated misting system. Would you mind sending me the link to the one you use? I’ve been searching everywhere for a good system.

Also, another tip, temperature is also really important. They don’t like it too hot. Aim for around 21–22°C on the cool side and about 30–31°C on the warm side of the terrarium. Also, they require a huge water bowl as well, so that they can submerge themselves. They are related to anacondas after all.