RED-TAILED BOA
The Complete Care & Husbandry Guide
🏗️ Enclosure & Structural Integrity
Red-Tailed Boas (BCC) are large, heavy-bodied constrictors requiring secure, heavy-duty housing.
Minimum Enclosure Dimensions:
- Juveniles: 40 Gallon Breeder / 36"x18"x18".
- Adults: 6' x 2' x 2' (Minimum).
⚠️ SECURITY WARNING
Boas are powerful escape artists. All enclosures MUST have heavy-duty sliding locks.
🌡️ Temperature & Humidity Gradients
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Basking | 88°F - 90°F |
| Ambient | 84°F - 86°F |
| Humidity | 65% - 75% |
Use a Radiant Heat Panel (RHP) to maintain ambient temps without drying out the air.
🐀 Diet: Feeding & Schedule
🐍 Interactive Feeding Calculator
Prey Range:
Frequency:
Feeder Sizing Chart
| Weight | Prey Size | Freq |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchling | Rat Pup | 7-10 days |
| Sub-Adult | Small Rat | 14 days |
| Adult | Med/Large Rat | 3-5 weeks |
📝 Preparation Meter
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❓ FAQ Flashcards
R-Tail vs Common?
BCC have deep red tails and higher humidity needs.
Why wheezing?
Sign of a Respiratory Infection (RI) from poor temp/humidity.
Feeding frequency?
Adults: 3-5 weeks. Overfeeding is deadly.
