what size tank for a 7 ft red tail

[fish21]

hi i resciently rescued a 7 ft red tailed boa it came with a 90 gallon reptile tank. it seems pleanty big enaugh but i just wanted your thoughts. for a big snake she is an absolute sweet heart.


thanks
fish

[JimiSnakes]

If it looks like she is comfortable in it, sure. I can't really picture the dimensions of a tank that big. Do you mind measuring them and posting them on here?

It just sounds really heavy to heave around and clean out!

"Wow Grandma, what big arms you have!"

--Sorry been reading Little Red Riding Hood for the last week. LOL.

[fish21]

about 62 long 20 deep and tall. pretty big about 130 lbs. pluss the 50 pound snake haha

[fish21]

i wonder if she is full grown????

[JimiSnakes]

That should be okay for now. If she decides to keep growing (who is to know on that topic) then you might need a bigger one.

PS: Where is the pics? NEED PICS! Love the Boas!

[fish21]

the guy i rescued from said she hadent eaten in a month. she looks a little on the thin side but she is still strong and has quite a grip. i will try to feed her a jumbo rat this friday.
thanks for the help jimi
fish

[recycling goddess]

congrats on your new snake... we do need pics though cause we are addicted to pics!!!

[JimiSnakes]

we do need pics though cause we are addicted to pics!!!

True Dat!!!

[fish21]

i fed a jumbo rat today he killed and ate it verry well. i dont know what that guy was talking about hibernation. from here on out i will pree kill i just like seeing them eat a live the first time they eat for me. lets me know they are in good shape and all is well.

thanks for the help.

fish

p.s if he is underweaight and you were trying to rebuild him how much would you feed a 7 ft red tail?

PS.s still trying to figure out if it is a male of female. you can see the spurs without looking for them they stick out all on there own that makes me think it is a boy from what i have read. let me know your opinions.

[JimiSnakes]

My larger female has big spurs, so that is not a very good way to tell.

A jumbo rat or two every other week should be good. A snake that large should probably only eat every other week. Does the rat leave a lump at all, I am guessing not (but whos to say without those pics...hint hint hint).