A friend of mine called me today and a gentleman that lives in his veterans housing is looking to get rid of his 5yr old 6ft long male red tail my husband and I have discussed getting a boa but I have a few questions one being is it safe to assume he is pretty much as long as he is going to get and 2 what would you recommend other than observation of having him around children and quarantine I have 2 ball pythons so feeding and care I am up to speed on. Also what would you recommend as far as looking him over other than the obvious signs of stressed breathing and rather or not he is nippy when handled, mites?