Well it happened ...

[Chads300]

I finally picked up a female red tail off brad today lol... only other snake for my collection to be complete is a African rock python her name is raven


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[EL-Ziggy]

Congrats on the very nice addition Chad!

[Bogertophis]

Welcome Raven!
Ha, she looks so tiny next to your other snake....I love that inquisitive look she has in the last photo. Nice pick-up!

[ckuhn003]

Congrats on the pickup! She’s a looker for sure. I’m assuming she’s a BCC?

[Chads300]

Yes she is a bcc . She is so tiny and she is already very very inquisitive lol

[AbsoluteApril]

I'm curious what locality this was sold as?
Looks like a Bi (BCi) to me

Congrats on your new little boa, such a cutie!

[Chads300]

She is a bc I.... my darn phone auto typed bcc.... junk phone anyway... lol she is very inquisitive

[Jakethesnake69]

Very beautiful Boa. That’s actually the next and last snake on my list. Great choice.

[Chads300]

My hot side is 84 cool side is 78-76 and 55-60% humidity.... is this ideal ladies and gents? Kinda newish to the boa scene lol

[dakski]

My hot side is 84 cool side is 78-76 and 55-60% humidity.... is this ideal ladies and gents? Kinda newish to the boa scene lol

I would up the temps a little on the hot side. 86-88F is a good goal or range. I have an RHP and heat tape on the hot side of my 6X2' Boaphile. Ground temp, depending where under the RHP and where on the heat tape, ranges from 86-89, with about an 87-88F average.

I would also keep cool side closer to 78-80F, with 78F being fine. 76F is not great and gives little margin for error, especially if humidity comes up. If you said 80F day and drops to 76F at night, I would be less worried, but if maintaining temps, shoot for 78F.

Regarding humidity, I aim for 60%+ for my BCI. In the winter, I mist with warm water every other day to keep it around 60% (otherwise, it tends to drop to about 50-55%). In the summer, it's a non-issue and is usually 68-75% in her tank. I don't think BCI's should be under 50-55% for any extended period, although they are not as sensitive as some snakes, including other Boas, and a few days probably wouldn't hurt them. However, I shoot for 60-70% normally, and 75-80% when in shed.

You mentioned inquisitive. Oh boy are they. Behira, my two year old and roughly 1,000G female Ghost BCI, loves exploring and half the time I have her out and try to put her back, she wants to stay out! I do not over handle her, but she, of all my snakes, seems to enjoy handling and exploring and climbing, etc. the most.

I love Behira for her "personality" and braveness. She isn't afraid of anything.

Good luck and keep asking questions. Plenty of Boa peeps on here who will be happy to help. Keep us in the loop on her growth too!