Remember to respect your snake. Avoid handling when you are alone as it is a powerful pet. It could strike at you because it feels threatened. Special Notesīe wary around them when they are shedding as it is uncomfortable and their vision is impaired. WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER HANDLING HIS FOOD, BEFORE YOU HANDLE HIM AGAIN! This is extremely important as they hunt by smell and most bites are a result of your hands smelling like food. It is a good idea to feed in a separate area as it will keep him tamer in his home. Avoid handling for a day after feeding so that he can digest his food. Never feed anything to your snake that is larger than the largest part of his body.
For an adult, give them a couple of rats every 3-4 weeks. Make sure is water dish stays warm also.įor a juvenile, a small mouse every 5-7 days. Placing a large heat pad under the tank will provide most of the heat needed. TEMPERATURE: 82-90˚F during the day, 78-85F˚ at night.LIGHTING: UV 5.0 and possibly a basking light to keep him warm while he is on his branch.SUBSTRATE: Reptile bark is a good substrate.Give them plenty of hiding spots and a strong branch for climbing. Use a large water dish as they often like to soak in it prior to shedding and also defecate in their water.
Habitatġ0-20 gallon aquarium for juveniles and 10 square feet of floor space for an adult. An adult red tailed boa can weight up to fifty pounds. Commonly bred in captivity as they are considered threatened in the wild.
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