Re: Question about my RTB
Not sure it's 'good' for him. He probably doesn't mind it. As long as he's not overheating out there.
Re: Question about my RTB
Well the fresh air and sunlight can't particularily hurt him as long as you are really careful about supervising his outtings. If he seems at all stressed by it, then of course, you'd want to adjust things but they don't stress nearly as easily as ball pythons. Do make sure whatever grass he's on hasn't been treated for weeds, had fertilizer put on it or is near or under trees that have been sprayed for anything.
We were so lucky when we had the big female boa that we had a completely screened in porch. She could go out there and exercise, get fresh air and indirect sunlight, watch the squirrels in the yard but was under control (she was over 6 feet so loose in the yard wasn't a great idea due to her size and our neighbours freaking out).
Re: Question about my RTB
its not the noontime sun so its not hot ,the temp is usually cooling off as its evening. when I pick him up he is cool/warm so I know he isnt geting hot. He seems to like it. I was wondering if he gets vitamins and other good things from the sun. I never take him out if the heat is oppressive or making me sweat .
my snake is just under 6 feet, he is so calm just crawling around slowly flicking his tongue. stopping every so often to "sniff the air" then crawling again, sometimes he crawl right into my lap. He has marking on his mouth part near where his tongue comes out and it almost looks like he is smiling, he is so cute. heh heh
Re: Question about my RTB
I'm not 100% about this... But I'm pretty sure that snakes don't create Vitamin D in their skin from the sun the same way humans do, which is what I think you're referring to. In fact if they did captivity period would probably be pretty miserable for them.
Edit: I did a few minutes of research and it looks like they can synthesize it from UV light, but even if they're not exposed to it, they can get it from their prey.