View Full Version : Housing a pair of red tailed boas
Mad Snake Boy
06-25-08, 09:32 AM
Hiya guys, I'm just after a bit of advice please. I'm taking on a pair of red tailed boas hopefully a male and female. I know they grow up 10ft but was wondering what size vivarium could hold them when adult? I know this is a bit early to ask but i just want to be prepared.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Ben
Aaron_S
06-25-08, 01:34 PM
Umm are you talking about housing them together? If so I think a very large enclosure is only possible. That being said, snakes shouldn't be housed together except when they are to be bred together, and even then it's a relatively short period of time.
For caging as adults, I would suggest 6'x4'x'2.
Mad Snake Boy
06-26-08, 03:49 PM
Thanks Aaron. I was hoping to keep them together as my hogg islands are together and the guy im getting them from said they should be fine together.
Aaron_S
06-26-08, 03:59 PM
If you want to do it. You can, I can't stop you. But those are the warnings.
Mad Snake Boy
06-27-08, 02:31 PM
Thanks again mate i understand your warnings. Thanks
Mad Snake Boy
06-27-08, 02:31 PM
BTW will they fight?
Aaron_S
06-28-08, 12:43 PM
They shouldn't if they are male and female. Although the male may try to breed with the female well before she's ready. Which either she'll just not allow it (can stress her out though) OR if they DO breed before she's large enough, she may have complications.
Mad Snake Boy
06-28-08, 04:24 PM
thanks mate your advice has been great
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