yeah...I'd rather not starve the poor thing just because I wasn't prepared for it's true potential size


I know that with some varieties of snakes, 8' is still not dangerous, but the girth on the Red Tails makes the difference.

I would love to get a BCC someday, but it sounds like if I do I need to make sure my spouse is 100% on board and willing to be my buddy when the enclosure is open. I need a few years of skill building as well
Surinames are so gorgeous, and the demeanor of all the red tails is just wonderful. Something you just don't get with smaller snakes

anyway, thanks for the input...it's always great to hear from people who keep them. Reading about length and girth is one thing, but the gut feeling of someone who handles these snakes as adults is priceless to a noob like me!

I am really hoping someone brings an adult BCC to the NH reptile show next month so I can get a look up close and personal!