Colombian Red Tail Boa Constrictor
Colombian Red Tail Boa Constrictor
Product Details
Product Description
Product Description
The Colombian red tail boa is a large, docile snake from the tropical forests of Central and South America, known for the reddish saddles near its tail. It is a long-lived commitment that needs room to grow. Available in select Pet Supermarket stores.
- Care Level: Intermediate
- Adult Size: 6-10 feet; females are typically larger than males
- Life Expectancy: Up to 40 years
Feeding Instructions
Feeding Instructions
Colombian red tail boas eat whole rodents.
- Staple Diet: Whole thawed rodents sized to your snake
- Frequency: About once a week for young boas; every 2-4 weeks for adults
- Water: Keep a large water dish filled with fresh water
Usage & Warning
Usage & Warning
Reptiles and amphibians can carry Salmonella. Always wash your hands with soap and water after handling your pet or anything in its habitat. Never release pets into the wild.
Habitat and Care
Habitat and Care
Habitat and Care
Colombian red tail boas need a warm, moderately humid enclosure that grows with them.
- Experience Level: Intermediate
- Minimum Enclosure: 20 gallons for a young boa; adults need a much larger enclosure, commonly 6 x 2 x 2 feet or more
- Temperature: 75-80°F
- Basking Spot: About 90°F
- Humidity: 50-60%
- Lighting (UVB): Optional
- Substrate: Coconut fiber, mulch or aspen
- Enrichment: A low-style hideout so your boa feels safe and secure
The Colombian red tail boa is a large, docile snake from the tropical forests of Central and South America, known for the reddish saddles near its tail. It is a long-lived commitment that needs room to grow. Available in select Pet Supermarket stores.
- Care Level: Intermediate
- Adult Size: 6-10 feet; females are typically larger than males
- Life Expectancy: Up to 40 years
Colombian red tail boas eat whole rodents.
- Staple Diet: Whole thawed rodents sized to your snake
- Frequency: About once a week for young boas; every 2-4 weeks for adults
- Water: Keep a large water dish filled with fresh water
Reptiles and amphibians can carry Salmonella. Always wash your hands with soap and water after handling your pet or anything in its habitat. Never release pets into the wild.
Habitat and Care
Colombian red tail boas need a warm, moderately humid enclosure that grows with them.
- Experience Level: Intermediate
- Minimum Enclosure: 20 gallons for a young boa; adults need a much larger enclosure, commonly 6 x 2 x 2 feet or more
- Temperature: 75-80°F
- Basking Spot: About 90°F
- Humidity: 50-60%
- Lighting (UVB): Optional
- Substrate: Coconut fiber, mulch or aspen
- Enrichment: A low-style hideout so your boa feels safe and secure
