I know it's a mortal sin...

Congrats on the new pickup. Generally most Columbians do have brown/orangeish tails despite the name as they get older. Only true redtails keep the bright red coloration (Surinames for example). I would soak him and make sure his humidity is correct, loose skin is often a good indicator of dehydration. As for the feeding program, everyone pretty much covered it. Don't worry about accelerating (large prey/extra feedings) it due to his condition. A stable feeding program will bring him up to size before you know it.

I to got a RTB in june that turned out to be a BCI,and he to was skinny and not taken good care of.about 3 weeks ago I got him this hide and he didnt use it at all for the first 1 1/2 wk. And then he stayed in for from then until tonight.he came out 2 times, and both times I took him out to soak him.when I put him back, he goes straight for it expect for right now. His eyes were blue until last night,so I took him out for a short soak and he didnt go right back in his hide.

here's some pics..........

the hide

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...obucket032.jpg

him

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...-5-08005-1.gif

and his tail

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../7-5-08027.jpg