I won't be getting one anytime soon, but I have recently become very interested in Columbian red tail boas.
What is the absolute "BEST" setup for them? I'm willing to pull out all the stops when the time comes. In particular: Enclosure, enclosure size, heating, lighting, substrate, etc.???
For the enclosure size, I mean the size it would need to be for an adult. I understand that they usually don't get over 6 feet, maybe a little longer?
My bearded dragon is in dire need of a new tank, an adult in a twenty gallon is NOT a good thing, and I was thinking that I could get a tank the right size for the adult boa and use it for my Beardie for the time being. Later on when my beardie sadly, but inevitably, dies, I could disinfect the enclosure and use it for the boa.
What is the absolute "BEST" setup for them? I'm willing to pull out all the stops when the time comes. In particular: Enclosure, enclosure size, heating, lighting, substrate, etc.???
For the enclosure size, I mean the size it would need to be for an adult. I understand that they usually don't get over 6 feet, maybe a little longer?
My bearded dragon is in dire need of a new tank, an adult in a twenty gallon is NOT a good thing, and I was thinking that I could get a tank the right size for the adult boa and use it for my Beardie for the time being. Later on when my beardie sadly, but inevitably, dies, I could disinfect the enclosure and use it for the boa.
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The largest Red-Tailed Boa in captivity is a 14.5 foot female.