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 #1717467


Brok3nglass
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 I kinda need some help

hey everyone,

Im usually on the scorpion forum, but today i somehow ended up with a red tail. My friends grandfather saw a big tank on the side of the road and picked it up to but fishing bait in, when he started cleaning it out he found a 5 ft red tail boa in it. the cage was a mess and really dirty, so i think it was outside for a while. . . so i kinda took the snake because his grandfather is 80 years old and doesnt know how to tak care of a snake( he was keeping it outside, and at night it can get cold here). I have a corn snake btu its only a babyy. . . so any info at all would be greatly appreciated . . . hes in a good sized tank for now, i put aspen in and a hide. . . i have a heat lamp and a light on him to warm him up cause he was out on the side of the road in the cold. . . the pet store didnt have any large rats so i gave him two mice( he was hungry) he is a beautiful snake and its a shame someone could do that to him. . . . so any info at all would be great. . . .

thanks
Bob
04/26/08  11:36pm

 #1717472


Brok3nglass
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   Message To: Brok3nglass   In reference to Message Id: 1717467


 I kinda need some help

i forgot, i kinda want to keep her, but with two scorpions and one is pregnant, and a corn snake.... i might have to sell him or give him away . . . . i was just wondering how much a red tail goes for... thanks
04/26/08  11:40pm

 #1717527


Ikon
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   Message To: Brok3nglass   In reference to Message Id: 1717472


 I kinda need some help

Where are you located? I may be willing to take it off your hands if you want. PM me for further info...

Otherwise read up on the care sheets is the best advice. Most are fairly accurate.
04/27/08  01:13am

 #1717532


Brok3nglass
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   Message To: Ikon   In reference to Message Id: 1717527


 I kinda need some help

thanks... im in NJ right by the beach...
I mean i want to keep him, but if someone is willing to buy him then that would be awsome
04/27/08  01:22am

 #1717536


Ikon
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   Message To: Brok3nglass   In reference to Message Id: 1717532


 I kinda need some help

I have no idea what they sell for....might possibly be able to check king snake for reference
04/27/08  01:26am

 #1717548


Brok3nglass
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   Message To: Ikon   In reference to Message Id: 1717536


 I kinda need some help

thanks for the help. ill check it now
04/27/08  01:38am

 #1717648


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   Message To: Brok3nglass   In reference to Message Id: 1717548


 I kinda need some help

if you can provide 4 feet long ground space and 2 feet wide and 2 feet high a tank you can keep him.
04/27/08  07:24am

 #1717723


Brok3nglass
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   Message To: Chezequerz   In reference to Message Id: 1717648


 I kinda need some help

yah, hes in the cage that he was found in ( it was cleaned with reptile cleaning solution) . . . i think the cage may be a little small for him, but hes not like packed into the cage so he cant move.... i konw a cople people who have a larger tank, they are checking to see if i can have it for him.
04/27/08  09:49am

 #1718875


Chezequerz
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   Message To: Brok3nglass   In reference to Message Id: 1717723


 I kinda need some help

how big is the snake and how big is the tank
04/28/08  11:51am

 #1719252


Brok3nglass
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   Message To: Chezequerz   In reference to Message Id: 1718875


 I kinda need some help

as of right now i think the snake is around 5 and a half feet... we found him in a 40 gallon tank... it seems like its a little small right now but hes not like cramped and packed into the cage... im gonna get a bigger one real soon
04/28/08  05:39pm

 #1719298


Florida boy
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   Message To: Brok3nglass   In reference to Message Id: 1719252


 I kinda need some help

This should be a good care sheet.
Pete Kahl care sheet
04/28/08  06:02pm

 #1719551


Brok3nglass
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   Message To: Florida boy   In reference to Message Id: 1719298


 I kinda need some help

thanks man... that is pretty helpful.... the first couple paragraphs really try and ween out the people who may not be capable of keeping a snake.... thanks alot though.... i saved it into my toolbar
04/28/08  08:32pm


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