![]() They tend to be much healthier and make better pets overall. If possible, captive bred animals should always by selected. The true Colombian Red Tailed Boas tend to be rare, and it is speculated by some that the name Red Tailed Boa was coined for its appeal over the constrictor name and the negative image it may imply. It should be noted that "Red Tailed Boa" is a trade name interchanged with just about all the ssp. imperator, and a few others) range from Colombia, Mexico, Central America, and others. ![]() Red Tailed Boas (or Boa constrictor constrictor, B. However, if you are growing a bioactive vivarium that needs UV lighting or if you just like the idea of a lit enclosure, you can incorporate lights in the enclosure as long as you keep it on a 12-hour cycle, allowing the enclosure to be dark at night time.The following (assuming you have intelligently made the decision to purchase a Boa constrictor) are basic guidelines for proper care and maintenance of your new pet. Boa constrictors get all of their nutrients from the meals they eat. RTB's do not require any specific lighting as long as they is a day/night cycle present. Keep in mind that ceramic heat emitters DO eat up humidity pretty quickly though, so you may want to consider adding a humid hide filled with something like sphagnum moss which holds humidity very well in your boa's enclosure (especially during a shed). If you live in a rather cooler climate, you may want to consider a ceramic heat emitter above the same side of the UTH in order to provide those ambient "cool side" temps. The easiest way to provide these temperatures is by placing an under tank heater on one side of the tank along with a thermostat to maintain the warmer side's temps. If you are using a tank, I would recommended misting daily and possibly even investing in a repti-fogger in order to meet the standards of the RTB's needs.īasking temperatures for your RTB should be in the high 80's with a hot spot of 90☏ with the cool side being an ambient 75-80☏. Tubs hold humidity very well and keep substrate very moist. A great way to keep humidity in a boa's enclosure is to keep them in a tub rather than a tank. Humidity levels too high or too low can produce consequences such as scale rot and respiratory infections, so always make it a habit to check your hygrometer and make sure the enclosure is meeting these levels. I would recommend levels of 60-70% at all times. Since these snakes dwell in the humid regions of Central and South America they do have somewhat high humidity requirements. :snake: Humidity/Temperatures/Lighting :snake: Cypress mulch and eco-earth are good substrates for holding humidity, but some RTB keepers have success with aspen bedding, newspapers, and paper towels as well. ![]() As far as substrate goes, I would recommend one that holds humidity fairly well considering these snakes require humid environments. A height of 4-5 feet is typically recommended for an adult RTB enclosure. You will also need to consider the height of your enclosure considering these snakes are semi-arboreal species and WILL climb if provided the opportunity. The tank or tub should be as long as the snake is in feet in order to provide a substantial and roomy living environment. After the first year you will more than likely be upgrading to 40 gallon tank already and then continue to upgrade as needed. As juveniles 10-20 gallon tanks are recommended for the first year of the boas lives (or 12-28 qt tubs). Many people purchase these snakes as small juveniles without the knowledge of the lengthiness of the snakes that they grow into as adults. The reason I would consider RTB's as an intermediate snake is because of their size and need for a very large enclosure. ![]()
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