Male Emerald Tree Boa w/minor nub tail. A well-balanced red-tailed boa diet consists of: Appropriately sized frozen rodents, thawed/warmed to above room temperature. Best Answer: Live plants would be useless for a boa. If it is unavoidable, be sure to thoroughly disinfect the area. The increase in humidity will allow your red tail boa to shed faster and easier. The sub-species are simply called “boa constrictors but the dominate species is the B. c. constrictor referred to also as the red-tailed boa and sometimes the boa constrictor imperator.. ... SHOP PLANTS!!SALES!! Red-tailed boa constrictors can grow to a very large size in captivity and even larger in the wild. Boas live primarily in trees in the wild, and will sun themselves. ... are asking for serious bite damage and are opening your boa up to many parasites that live in the live … Colombian Red Tail Boas (Babies) Colombian Red Tail Boas (Boa constrictor imperator) - Red Tail Boas will generally grow to an average length of 6 - 10 feet (females being larger than males) and can live … All in all, a boa would rather avoid people than go looking for trouble! Storage tub with an entrance cut into it. The average size of a red-tailed boa is 10 feet or longer, and they can live up to 25-30 years. $269.99 (male) Size: 55" Species: Corallus caninus. Alexis hawkins Active Member Hollow logs. Live Animals ship Monday-Thursday FedEx Priority Overnight. Has a nub tail, but totally fine and beautiful otherwise ! (One's in the middle of tank) Boa constrictors are non-venomous snakes famous for their method of subduing prey: squeezing, or constricting, it to death. Even quite sturdy live plants would be seriously damaged by a boa moving around on them. The most colorful specimens generally come from the northwestern part of the range. Habitat: Red-tailed boa constrictors are arboreal snakes found in open to dense, humid tropical forests. Boa Constrictors vary in colour from a pinkish brown to grey with distinguished markings called ‘crossbands’ along their body. They will live 25 to 30 years in captivity if well cared for and are big snakes for the average pet owner. They will eat live prey, constricting before swallowing it whole They do not need to eat every day, but can wait upwards of a week between meals. Boa constrictors wear some of the most distinctive markings of all reptiles. Hides. The red tail boa grows to be 8 to 10 feet in length and can weigh about 50 pounds when it is full-grown. Some items that can help increase humidity levels are live plants, a water bowl, and a few spray downs throughout the day. PRICELIST; DEMONSTRATIONS; ... Juvenile Salmon Hypo Columbian Red Tail Boa. The most impressive characteristic of a Colombian Red Tail Boa Constrictor is that when they are properly maintained, they are perhaps the most docile (tame) and even tempered snake you could have for a pet. I have had a red tail boa for over a year now and just built him a new cage I would like to put live plants in the cage I wish to know if the are any plants that will harm him ….. or plants that would be best to put with him ….thank you FLAT RATE $50, regardless of quantity (in most cases). We guarantee our animals to be alive, healthy, and to your satisfaction when you receive them, and three days after! The Boa Constrictor is the largest snake in the Belize Rianforest, reaching an amazing length of 12 feet from head to tail tip. Last Modified: Oct 30, 2019 Print. When your red tail boa starts to shed, you should increase the percentages by about 10 – 20 percent. I don't see any info on doing a Bio Active setup for this type of snake, so i'm assuming it's not a logical or possible thing to do. They sometimes survive near villages, where they may enter homes and buildings. Caves & Hiding Spots ... Boas and Anacondas. I wouldn't put a live plant, it'd end up getting knocked over and ruined lol. Get a large fake fern or low to the ground plant for them to hide under. These strong, cold-blooded reptiles are nonpoisonous, popular pets, but don’t take them lightly. I have some like that in my Red Tail Boa's cage. Male Emerald Tree Boa w/minor nub tail. Window well cover with an entrance cut into it. Cork rounds. These snakes can grow to a large but manageable size and are recommended only for keepers willing to provide adequate space for adults. Safe Live Plants For Common Redtail, Bci Inclosure. Has a nub tail, but totally fine and beautiful otherwise ! What you put in, you must take out and clean. The red-tailed boa is a member of the Boidae family of snakes. Shipping Requirements for Importing Plant and Plant Products Requiring Green and Yellow (PPQ 508) Labels. Regular price Sold out Sale price $224.99 Sale. Commercially-made reptile caves and hides. Caves & Hiding Spots ... Boas and Anacondas. Discussion in ' Common/Red Tail Boa ' started by Alexis hawkins , Jun 9, 2017 . Also, keep in mind that anything that goes in a boa's cage should be able to be discarded or thoroughly sterilized. Family: Boidae Adult Size: 6 to 12 feet Range: Widely found across northern and central South America east of the Andes Mountains. The common name Red tailed boa refers to one of many types of boas found throughout Central and South America. $269.99 (male) Size: 55" Species: Corallus caninus.