New[ish] Red Tailed Boa

[BlueOrleans1290]

Ah, I get that. Thank you for the advice! I just remember how he used to be and he was like a big ole puppy. We can build a big cage for him, but chances are that he isn't going to live much past 21. The breeders apparently were powerfeeding him which I understand because well.. breeding. But I also understand that this takes a few years from a snake. Honestly I really just want to give him a good rest of the life, he does deserve that at least. And if I can help in any way, I will. It was in no choice of mine to give him away, but I was too young to say anything. He may not change and I may have to just admire from afar.. but it's worth it. So I'm guessing no handling or anything? All I know is that his breeder passed away and he was handled every day. And turned up like a bug puppy again untill he passed and went back to his defensive self. Quite sad.

[Bogertophis]

Ah, I get that. Thank you for the advice! I just remember how he used to be and he was like a big ole puppy. We can build a big cage for him, but chances are that he isn't going to live much past 21. The breeders apparently were powerfeeding him which I understand because well.. breeding. But I also understand that this takes a few years from a snake. Honestly I really just want to give him a good rest of the life, he does deserve that at least. And if I can help in any way, I will. It was in no choice of mine to give him away, but I was too young to say anything. He may not change and I may have to just admire from afar.. but it's worth it. So I'm guessing no handling or anything? All I know is that his breeder passed away and he was handled every day. And turned up like a bug puppy again untill he passed and went back to his defensive self. Quite sad.

I know you're trying to help him, but remember that this snake may not be the same one (mentally) as you remember, so don't put yourself at risk by trying to handle him solo, okay? An 8' boa can hurt you- so please have someone else on hand with snake experience when you work with him. Be safe!