Is 65 gallons big enough for a male red tail?

I have an empty 65 gallon terrarium and I'm considering a red tail boa would this tank be large enough?

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Originally Posted by nick1

I have an empty 65 gallon terrarium and I'm considering a red tail boa would this tank be large enough?

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What are the dimensions?

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Originally Posted by nick1

I have an empty 65 gallon terrarium and I'm considering a red tail boa would this tank be large enough?

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IIRC a 65-gallon has the same footprint as a 40-breeder but it's taller. So maybe for one of the smaller locality BCI's, IF you trust the seller to have critters that are pure and not crosses. Obviously you will have to add some modifications to maintain proper temperatures and humidity.

It will do for a common BCI for a few years, though an adult will need a larger enclosure. A true red tail BCC such as a Guyana or Suriname will also outgrow it.

I have a 65 gallon reef and it is 36" x 18" x 24"

I think it's a bit small for a boa.

36" long x 18" wide x 16" tall

As mentioned, those dimensions are too small for an adult male BCI. Ideally, you'll want something no smaller than 4ftx2ftx2ft, thus giving the little guy room to stretch out at least half way. For a female you would need 6ftx2ftx2ft ideally.

It will work for a few years, but for an adult BCI you'll likely need an enclosure with a 4'x2' footprint.

As others have stated it will work for a while. I would not start a baby boa in it, and I would not keep an adult in it. You have an "in between" enclosure. Top cleaning and top feeding are a real pain in the rear. I'd insulate the rear, sides and bottom and come up with a plastic or foil cover if there is a screen top.

If you have some money to spend, and it doesn't have to be a lot there are excellent professionally made plastic enclosures. You can often find these for sale on Craigslist. There are so many people who get into and out of the hobby that there is usually always something in your area that is for sale.

In the interim, you have adequate system for an older juvenile/sub adult.

Here is their original thread.

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...llon-wide-tank

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Originally Posted by KMG

Here is their original thread. Kinda redundant.

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...llon-wide-tank

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Well, in that case, I think you should listen to what the experienced members initially gave you for answers.

One thing I will say is DO NOT buy on an impulse. DO NOT get a snake just to FILL a tank.

In the best interest of this hobby, research the animal, and think LONG term. Plan on keeping it for the extent of its life. That includes a place to keep it when you go to school, assuming you are a younger person. A place to keep it should you move.

I'd say you are better off with a diurnal colubrid that is 2 years or more in a tank like that.

To me, it looks as if your question was sufficiently answered in the original post.

And it looks like somebody said King Snake. Go figure!! Its a good thought.