Quote Originally Posted by ffighterstu
I've had a BP for the past year and love the little guy. I've never had any feeding problems and he's growing well. I've been thinking about getting another snake and am considering a RTB. The care sounds very similar to that of a BP, but I have a few questions.

Do they "enjoy" being out of the cages more than BPs? Whenever I take my BP out (2-3 times a week) he always tries to find the darkest place to hide in and stay there.

What is a good starter size cage?

How hard are they to handle when they get large?

Do you have to feed them rabbits, or can they go on just rats when they're adult?

Are they slow moving much like my BP?

Would you recommend it as a second snake?

What is the average price for a baby and where is a good place to get one?

Thanks for the help.
Do they enjoy being out? well does any snake really enjoy it no some jsut tolerate it better than others. RTBs tolerate it pretty good.

They are not hard to handle as adults so long as they have been handled as the grew up.

They move a little fast and are typicaly more active than a BP when out and being handled.

They are a good 2nd snake.

Only the largest of females will get rabbits.

As for price that will range greatly as to what you want.
a Common Boa (BCI Redtail) should be around 100-120
a true Redtail will be around 250.

I own both a common and a true redtail both male exelent pets.