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 #1725220


Tiffany21
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 My RT Boa

I have a 8ft red tail boa and i am going to build a 4’L 3’W 6’T and I want to know if this is good or does it needs to be bigger.Also does it need to be longer than what it is or will 4’ be long enough and is 6’ to tall or is it ok? Thanks!
05/04/08  07:54pm

 #1725357


SuperSaiyanSmits
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   Message To: Tiffany21   In reference to Message Id: 1725220


 My RT Boa

I would make it at least 6ft long. Height is up to you, though you will probably have a harder time heating the cage that is taller.
05/04/08  09:45pm

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Tiffany21
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   Message To: SuperSaiyanSmits   In reference to Message Id: 1725357


 My RT Boa

Thanks for the info, so they do need more floor space than they need climbing space? Also if I wanted to put live plants in the tank what kind are safe for her to be with?
05/04/08  09:49pm

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   Message To: Tiffany21   In reference to Message Id: 1725364


 My RT Boa

As I said in the other thread...You would be fine with a 5’ wide x 3’ deep x 3’ tall enclosure.

And here is why...(Assuming you have a female BCC that will max out it’s length)...

The circumference in the enclosure would be 16’ using the size I suggested.

5’ x 2 = 10’

3’ x 2 = 6’

10’ + 6’ = 16’

This would allow her to completely stretch out. If you want to go longer...you can...but you do not need to go any deeper. And I would highly suggest that you don’t go higher because it will be difficult to maintain proper heat and humidity.
05/04/08  10:01pm

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Tiffany21
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   Message To: ScyllaCharybdis   In reference to Message Id: 1725385


 My RT Boa

Thankyou for your help. So how big will she get or is she already maxed out? And does she look pretty healthy? I have never owned such a large snake so I want to make sure I am doing everything right.
05/04/08  10:06pm

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   Message To: Tiffany21   In reference to Message Id: 1725390


 My RT Boa

Do you mention how old she is.... she could easily grow...ummm another...3 to 6 feet. IF she is a true Red Tail... if justa common boa.. what do you guys think... usually max out around 10-12? Closer to 10.. but according to my boa book... Red Tails can be 18 -20 feet... but rarely will exceed10-12 in captivity... Might I suggest you buy the book Barron’s Boas. A Complete Pet Owners M.anual. It is very imformative. It has answered all of my questions... and some people here have had but were too lazy to research it themselves. LOL You’ll enjoy the book.

Susan
05/05/08  12:50pm

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Tiffany21
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   Message To: SusanC   In reference to Message Id: 1725841


 My RT Boa

Thanks I will definitely get that book and when I got her I was told she was 3 1/2 so she is probably around 4 now.



05/05/08  01:04pm

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Moggie
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   Message To: Tiffany21   In reference to Message Id: 1725851


 My RT Boa

i got that book. i think when it says that, it just talking about the larger boas like anacondas. i think, so id say she would max out at 12-13’ if you keep her long enough
05/06/08  09:21pm


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