I'm thinking about getting another snake...?

Question

I want a red-tailed boa but how do I train him to stay around me and on me, like on my arm, or neck?

Answer 1

You train it by being lucky and picking a naturally mild and slow snake. Thier is no trick to it. Just alot of handling. It's totally up to the snake though. Boas and Pythons are NOT known for being fast or constant movers, so your chances of having a snake that chills with you are pretty good. You also serve as a heat source for the snake if they are in a colder area.

Answer 2

20 Feet in Length? Where in the world did you read that at?

Oh I wish people would at least the bare minimum do a google or yahoo search on something before answering.


But yep, around 8-10 feet in length is the average.

I would definately do some thorough reading before buying one up. RTB (Red Tail Boa) will probably live with you for quite a long time if taken care of properly. And will move from mice, to rats, to rabbits in no time.

If their is any big changes later down the road, and you cannot keep your pet anymore, it may be hard to find someone to take it for you.

http://www.anapsid.org/boa.html <-- Good Read

Answer 3

I have a red tailed boa, I've done lots of research on them and on none of the sites did it say they would reach a length of 20 feet and I think kristy or whatever is confusing a red tailed boa constrictor with a python of some kind.RTB's they can get from around 8-10 feet usually and if you get a male they tend to be smaller and when they're full grown require a 4'x2'x2' cage if it's male and for females a 6'x2'x2'. ok to tame them you just handle them offten thats it, I love my boa,he's awesome, Good luck and heres a site that has lots of info on red tailed boa's =)

http://www.redtailboas.com/general_care/general_care.html

Answer 4

Keep in mind that red tailed boas get to be 20 feet in length. After about 10 foot of length it is no longer safe to handle them alone. You also need to consider the amount of food it will take to feed those huge snakes. You also must have a cage the size of a small room to keep him in. Not to mention if it gets away it easily has the capability to kill just about anything including you. Also when they deficate, were not talking about a rottweiler pooping in your floor, were talking about a 20 foot snake dumping a load the size of texas. It is not pretty. If you want a novelty snake, these pythons are not the right snake. They will very quickly get much to big to "rest on your arm." If you want a large snake, go with a ball python. They get about 6 foot long. Or even better, go with a corn or a king. They come in lots of colores and stay around 5 foot long. I have owned pythons, and though their temperment is "usualy" pretty good, they get HUGE!!!!!

Answer 5

hey,I own a red tail boa for almost 2 years now,remember it's a snake you can't train them, boas love to be held,when you first get one let it get used to its new home then just start to hold it.The snake will get used to you,walk around with it ,boas hunt with stealth,they don't move around a lot,but boas are like all snakes when it gets tired of being held it will want to crawl around.let it crawl thru your hands,it will think it moving around,and it will settle down again

Answer 6

If you get a juvenile or a yearling, give it a few days to acclimate to it's new surroundings. Than handle it often, though if it shows any signs off stress, put it back in it's tank. After it gets used to you handling it, it'll usually just hang around looking for heat. But when it's an adult, you must remember, you aren't controlling this snake, it's allowing you to handle it.

Answer 7

yay. good for you??