Ok so I have been hoping to get a red tail boa for about 4 years now and I have been doing my research on and off for that time. I am getting a one-year old boa in two weeks and I still have some questions for more experienced keepers.

I will be making 3 different threads to answer my specific areas of concern!

Info on my Current Situation:


  • The boa is between 6 mo. and 1 year old
  • I'm not sure his length but I am assuming he's no larger than 3ft. max considering his age.
  • I currently have a temporary set up in a 3ft/4ft long tank.
  • I will be ordering a custom made enclosure as soon as I can 72L x 30W x 18H


Questions I have:


  • Will this temporary enclosure be ok for him for the next 5 months or so? The custom enclosure will take some time to be made and come in.
  • Will the new large enclosure be too much for a young boa even if I have enough hides and secure places for him?
  • Is this enclosure just overkill? He will be my first snake and I want to give him the absolute best I can.


Thank you for reading all of this!