Red Tail Boa

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Wow, Fire-Eyes! Sounds to me like you just got the unlucky opportunity to get a more aggressive RTB. I know that sometimes when they are little than can have that defensive side, but I haven't heard of anyone having that much trouble. :D Major kudos to you for being ever patient and on top of things, I'm sure your guy will settle down, since he's learning that you are NOT the enemy. ;)

When I first decided to get my RTB, I went and did TONS of research and made a list of all the good and important stuff that I could find. My breeder friend here in Utah had one that he had listed on our local classifieds page, so I went to take a look. The moment I got Diablo in my hand, I KNEW he was going home with me. :rofl: I had BPs before him and a few Corns, but there were nothing like the RTB. They're soft, curious...usually move slow-slow. They have wickedly awesome eyes. I fell in love with my guy immediately and ended up taking him with me.

Since then, I have rescued an albino female, who is 100 times more sweet and gentle than Diablo....and he's MAJORLY sweet and gentle to begin with. :) I couldn't have asked for better snakes, and though I divide my attention between all of my lovelies, they are the ones I usually have out the most. Well, toss up between them and my new BRB, who is even more sweet than Aphrodite, if that's at all possible. :rofl:

At any rate, I would say that if you can handle the requirements of an adult RTB, they are one of the most rewarding snakes you can get. My advice would be to look up everything that you can find on RTBs and go from there. Don't just stop at requirements of living, food, heating......but really get into the statistics, people stories, and everything else that comes along. It can really be helpful in assisting you in deciding whether to get a RTB or not.