Want to ask the experts.

[Seth 50]

I am looking for a RTB, this is one type that I have never had before. As with all new animals I have been reading up on care and handling. Before I buy one I just wanted to see if there are any tips or guidance from those who have care for these beautiful snakes. Thank you in advance for you imput.

[tmlowe5704]

I am looking for a RTB, this is one type that I have never had before. As with all new animals I have been reading up on care and handling. Before I buy one I just wanted to see if there are any tips or guidance from those who have care for these beautiful snakes. Thank you in advance for you imput.

Make sure you have some room for an enclosure. Some can get big enough over time to need a 6x2 enclosure

[Seth 50]

I do have the room and means for a large snake, I know that some can get around 10 feet and that is my goal.

[jglass38]

I am looking for a RTB, this is one type that I have never had before. As with all new animals I have been reading up on care and handling. Before I buy one I just wanted to see if there are any tips or guidance from those who have care for these beautiful snakes. Thank you in advance for you imput.

Welcome! Some Boas can get fairly big so make sure you have the means to house and care for a snake that can reach 10+ feet (although most will stay smaller). The Colombian Boa (BCI Imperator - which most called an RTB) will stay smaller than the "true" redtails such.

Gus at Rio Bravo Reptiles (http://www.riobravoreptiles.com/) has some awesome info and is a good guy.

Best of luck!

[Seth 50]

I knew that there was a differece between BCI and "true" RTB regarding size. Is there any good way of telling the two appart?

[tmlowe5704]

I knew that there was a differece between BCI and "true" RTB regarding size. Is there any good way of telling the two appart?

you have to go to a trusted breeder. There are different species of BCC, some will stay as big if not smaller than most common red tail boas that you see. others on the other hand, will get larger

[jglass38]

I knew that there was a differece between BCI and "true" RTB regarding size. Is there any good way of telling the two appart?

I would check out some of the photos on the Rio Bravo site. Pictures should help you identify the locale. I would venture to say that most RTBs sold in pet stores are Colombians.

[Rapture]

I knew that there was a differece between BCI and "true" RTB regarding size. Is there any good way of telling the two appart?

There are many species of Boa Constrictor... go to the site recommended to view and read about each of them. Many have different appearances, top-out lengths, and dispositions.

Just out of curiosity, where are you located?

[Seth 50]

Any diffrence in the temperment of these types? Is one better then the others in terms of handling?

[snakedude56]

I believe that BCI's and BCC's can be told apart by the number of saddles that they have. BCC's not having as many as BCI's do. Sorry I'm not much help but I'm new to boas as well.