Honey - Kahl Sunglow Jungle

[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.