Honey - Kahl Sunglow Jungle

[ckuhn003]

What's she in now? Can you keep here there until you get a better sense of how she's growing and what size she'll ultimately be?

She's in a quarantine tub which is temporary (hopefully less than 6 months) or at least until the AP enclosure is ordered and delivered.

[dakski]

A 6ft female is more snake than a 6ft male in most cases. Behira is 6.5 feet at almost 10 years old. She's about 10-11 pounds. I could have fed her bigger meals and more often and she might be bigger, but to her detriment. Still, she is on the smaller size for a female BI (although she has spurted a little in the past year eating small/1 pound rabbits).

Feed her responsibly, and with CA blood, maybe 6-7 feet, or less, is an okay estimate. I would get a 6X2' if you can so you get one tank and even if she gets bigger, you are good. If not, a 4X2' would be okay. Figure length + width = length of snake. Height is a factor too. Behira is in a 6X2X1' tank. In contrast, Yafe, my carpet python, is about 7 feet and 6+ pounds. He is in a 4X2X1.5'. He has PVC pipe going across the tank and climbs a lot. The floor space is okay for him, but the tank works because of the height and "branches." I also take all my snakes out regularly and they get to stretch out and move around. That's important as well, especially if in a smaller tank.

Jeff, my male BI, was fed similarly to Behira, is 7, and from the same breeder, and he is about 1.5kg and 5+ feet.

As mentioned, male vs. female, food, genetics, etc. all play a role.

The final thing I'll mention is that I have all my boas in 6X2' tanks with 2 doors. One door for the left side and one for the right side. They are aggressive feeders - as you I am sure you know. I like the option of picking a side and having a smaller door. If my 10+ pound boa is on the left side, I can open the right side, etc. Safer for feeding. They hit hard and fast. Even if a 4X2', consider 2 door options.

She's a beauty and I look forward to seeing her grow.

[ckuhn003]

A 6ft female is more snake than a 6ft male in most cases. Behira is 6.5 feet at almost 10 years old. She's about 10-11 pounds. I could have fed her bigger meals and more often and she might be bigger, but to her detriment. Still, she is on the smaller size for a female BI (although she has spurted a little in the past year eating small/1 pound rabbits).

Feed her responsibly, and with CA blood, maybe 6-7 feet, or less, is an okay estimate. I would get a 6X2' if you can so you get one tank and even if she gets bigger, you are good. If not, a 4X2' would be okay. Figure length + width = length of snake. Height is a factor too. Behira is in a 6X2X1' tank. In contrast, Yafe, my carpet python, is about 7 feet and 6+ pounds. He is in a 4X2X1.5'. He has PVC pipe going across the tank and climbs a lot. The floor space is okay for him, but the tank works because of the height and "branches." I also take all my snakes out regularly and they get to stretch out and move around. That's important as well, especially if in a smaller tank.

Jeff, my male BI, was fed similarly to Behira, is 7, and from the same breeder, and he is about 1.5kg and 5+ feet.

As mentioned, male vs. female, food, genetics, etc. all play a role.

The final thing I'll mention is that I have all my boas in 6X2' tanks with 2 doors. One door for the left side and one for the right side. They are aggressive feeders - as you I am sure you know. I like the option of picking a side and having a smaller door. If my 10+ pound boa is on the left side, I can open the right side, etc. Safer for feeding. They hit hard and fast. Even if a 4X2', consider 2 door options.

She's a beauty and I look forward to seeing her grow.

Absolutely in agreement with your feeding approach. The breeder said his adult females will top out eating large and jumbo rats but spread out over a good period of time. I've seen some of his females and they don't look gigantic and he swears I shouldn't need anything larger than a 4 x 2. All my enclosures are double door and I offer food at the opposite ends because they pound the door when the lights go out and it's feeding time. I've heard a one way glass film on the enclosures is a game changer which I may try. Anyways, appreciate the advice. Your snakes are always well taken care of and I enjoy watching their progressions.