First Red Tail... What do you recommend?

[frankykeno]

Thanks Connie?????
I do believe that is a compliment
Thanks Jo

LOL sorry McKinsey....Monday brain fart...more coffee quick somebody!

Lots of great info! As far as housing is concerned- I was planning on building a single-tub enclosure for the boa, since i'll be living in an apartment next year. Since you said they like climbing- sounds like i should build one that has a decent bit of height to it as well? as opposed to a ball python tub that just needs to be flat and wide enough for them to move around.

Personally I like to start little boas just like little BP's...in a baby tub on plain white paper towels, a water dish and a couple of hides. Anything too huge right away can I think intimidate any snake so if you go the route of a nice new little boa, I'd stick with a small plain tub and hold off on anything too big till it gets some size on it and is settling in really well for you.

On thing with boas and tubs. Even more than BP's I've found that boas like to test their enclosure and boy they are strong snakes. Make sure that the lid on any tub you use is as secure as you can make it. Basically my rule of thumb with a tub and a boa is if it looks good to go for a ball python....add more security LOL.

Just my thoughts.