MEAN Red Tail Boa

[mars]

i bought a 5 month old rtb yesterday at a snake show.and i could see that he had a mean attiude and was striking at all the people that walked by his cage.But i bought him becouse his nice colers.the breeder i bought him from said he was like that becous all the people around him but when i picked him up this mornig he was calm for about 1 minute and then he started hissing and striking at any thing that moves.

So do you guys think i should leave him alone for the rest of the week or should i handle him for a little bit at a time so he can gain trust in me?
Also when should i feed him?

[Pork Chops N' Corn Bread]

i bought a 5 month old rtb yesterday at a snake show.and i could see that he had a mean attiude and was striking at all the people that walked by his cage.But i bought him becouse his nice colers.the breeder i bought him from said he was like that becous all the people around him but when i picked him up this mornig he was calm for about 1 minute and then he started hissing and striking at any thing that moves.

So do you guys think i should leave him alone for the rest of the week or should i handle him for a little bit at a time so he can gain trust in me?
Also when should i feed him?

If he is that nippy, I would give him 1 week before feeding(at 5 months old, a decent size mouse should be ok, remeber same as his girth) and wait 2 weeks before handling at all. Start with 10-15 minutes 3-4 times a week if you can and sooner or later he will realize you are not a threat. Make sure his temps are ok and everything. Give him a couple hides.
The no handling for a couple weeks could make the difference between a easy and hard transition.
Best of luck

[mars]

i have 2 hides and the temps on the hot side are 80 air temp and 90 substrate temp. Also he is about maybe 2ft long and he is in a 10gall cage is this okay.

[JimiSnakes]

i have 2 hides and the temps on the hot side are 80 air temp and 90 substrate temp. Also he is about maybe 2ft long and he is in a 10gall cage is this okay.

How do you read the temps and humidity? You should use digital thermometer/hygrometer. A two foot boa should not be in a 10 gallon tank. You should read through the caging forums and sticky threads on how to make your own tub. Good luck with the rascal.

[Pork Chops N' Corn Bread]

i have 2 hides and the temps on the hot side are 80 air temp and 90 substrate temp. Also he is about maybe 2ft long and he is in a 10gall cage is this okay.

Sounds ok. I haven't keps boas in tanks in about a year now, tubs all the way here

[mars]

well i know the tank is a bit small but i cant change now becouse i dont want to disturb him anymore.

[Vomitore]

i bought a 5 month old rtb yesterday at a snake show.and i could see that he had a mean attiude and was striking at all the people that walked by his cage.But i bought him becouse his nice colers.the breeder i bought him from said he was like that becous all the people around him but when i picked him up this mornig he was calm for about 1 minute and then he started hissing and striking at any thing that moves.

So do you guys think i should leave him alone for the rest of the week or should i handle him for a little bit at a time so he can gain trust in me?
Also when should i feed him?

You also have to remember if he was at a show he was probably stressed out of his mind. I mean how would you be if you were in a plastic container? ... Just give him some time. He's still young.

[mars]

is it bad that he is extending his nesk to the top of the cage.

[Vomitore]

You mean just looking around? If that's the case no. He's just looking around and exploring his cage.