Quick question

unknownclown · 03-31-03, 02:27 AM

I am thinking of buying a red tailed boa that is 6'. At that size I may as well plan ahead and get something she can finish growing in. Ok heres the thing I am the crappiest person when it comes to reading dimensions. I found an enclosure on a web site of a near by pet store and I was wondering if it would work out. The measurements are 29x29x72 and its 175 gallon tank. Its so much easier looking at something!
Ok If this wont work what are the dimensions I should look for? I dont want her cramped.

Pixie · 03-31-03, 12:37 PM

Sounds like it would be an adequate sized tank for a full grown BCI or BCC. The tank is basically 6ft wide by 2 1/2 deep and high, which gives the snake at least 12 square feet of floor space, actually it's a bit more.

I've read here that the general rule of thumb is 1 square foot of floor space per foot of snake.

Pixie

unknownclown · 03-31-03, 02:28 PM

Thank you

Lisa · 03-31-03, 10:07 PM

You won't hurt the snake by giving it more space. though usually when reading dimensions i read width X depth X height

Burmies · 04-02-03, 05:35 PM

A 6' red tail boa will be able to live comfortably in that size tank.

Burmies