how do i make a red tailed boa stay about 5-6 ft in length i will get one no matter what i am just curious?

Question

do they like watter

Answer 1

Red tails from certain areas of their natural range are somewhat smaller just naturally, reaching only 6 to7 feet. Try to find a breeder working with smaller adults and then choose a male, which are smaller then the females.
You can keep the growth of a red tail controlled and still have a healthy snake by keeping the ambient background temperature ( not the basking temp) at the lower end of the optimum range (low 80'sF) and feeding moderate size prey every 2 weeks for babies and every two to three weeks for adults. You will have to monitor the animal and increase the food if they become thin. They should still have an appropriate body weight relative to their length.
This info is from the "Boa Constrictor Manual" by Philippe de Vosjoli, noted boa breeder Jeff Ronne and reptile veterinarian Roger Klingenberg.

This is a link from the "Boa constrictor Page' , a very extensive site on boas. They touch on the topic of "conservative feeding" and feeding schedules. In their opinion it does not harm the animal in any way. http://www.boa-constrictors.com/com/sizeofboas.html

Answer 2

You can't MAKE a snake stay a certain length. They grow, regardless of the size container you give them (unlike goldfish) It will get over six ft and then you'll have to have someone else there at all times when you even open the cage. (This is an important rule about owning a snake over six ft) Snakes never stop growing; will do so their entire lives, unlike most animals.

Also, what happens when you go on vacation? Do you know anyone (at least TWO anyones, in this case) who'd be willing to take care of it? Snakes do need daily care in order to stay healthy.

It sounds to me like you really haven't researched into this much, due to the types of questions you're asking. I strongly suggest going to a website like exoticpets.com or google different types of snakes to see what you're getting yourself into.

As another note: snakes live an average of 20-30 yrs! (boas should be at least in the 30 yr range. Ball pythons can live to be 48 yrs old!) Are you ready for basically a lifetime commitment; and don't think you'll easily find someone to sell it to later on. Zoos and rescues already have more large (and every other snake imaginable) than they can handle. And full grown large snakes tend to be very unpopular in the market unless they are a Very rare morph.

Answer 3

People may say to cut back on it's food. But that's irresponsible, and starves the snake, which is unethical and unhealthy.

Your best bet is to get a male, as they typically range from 6-8 feet.

Otherwise do the right thing, and reconsider your choice.


I'm assuming you mean if they're snakes that like soaking. In all honesty, I don't know. It's quite possible, as they come from a tropical region, but mine personally despises baths, which are required regardless to help with shedding.

Answer 4

You really can't control the growth of any animal in any healthy manner. Withholding food can cause numerous defects in the animal, some minor, some fatal, none of them good.

Answer 5

i could take regardless of you may get for them. i certainly does not opt to have snakes of that length in my posession. you will be able to call around and notice what they decide for yet snakes are incredibly not pets.

Answer 6

You don't!!! If it is going to grow it will!! And why would you want to stop the snakes growth??????????????