![]() If you use commercial brands of Aspen or Cypress bedding please be careful as they may contain a high amount of dust or other contaminants that can be harmful. It is recommended to stick to well-known substrates that are designed for use with reptiles. Zoo Med Aspen Snake Bedding is another possible substrate for Red Tail Boas and many enjoy using it. We particularly like the Zoo Med Forest Floor Cypress Bedding or Zoo Med Eco Earth for use with Red Tail Boas. Since like most snakes, Red Tail Boas are escape artists, a secure screen top is absolutely critical to keep your snake from escaping the enclosure. There is no such thing as a cage too big for a Red Tail Boa so larger is always better especially if you provide some climbing room since Red Tail Boas are very happy to climb and hang out off of the ground. Adults will end up needing an enclosure that is either 6' x 2' x 2'H or 4' x 2' x 4'H. Wild caught Red Tail Boas typically carry parasites and can be much more aggressive than captive bred.īaby and Juvenile Red Tail Boas can be set up in an enclosure as small as a 20 gallon (30" x 12" x 12"H) but within a year will require much larger housing. At Big Apple Pet Supply, we carry only Captive Bred Red Tail Boas to maintain strict quality control. Red Tail Boas typically live a long time and while captive bred Red Tails are docile snakes that adapt to handling well you need to consistently handle your snake to keep it that way. After the second year growth rate slows significantly and an adult size of 6 to 10 feet will take place. By the end of the second year the Red Tail Boa will typically reach 6 to 10 feet total. ![]() Red Tail Boas are truly magnificent snakes, but the cute, 3-ounce, 20-inch hatchling will grow to a whopping 4-to-5 feet within a year. Red Tail Boas have been a favorite of snake keepers for many years, but as responsible boa breeders we want to give you all the facts you'll need to make a proper decision on owning these wonderful animals.
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