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02-02-2005, 01:32 AM
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125 gal
Hi im new to the forums and figured what better place to come and ask a question
I have an empty 125 gal tank ready for a new addition. I am wondering if i should get a male or female ( BCI ). Im looking for a nice sized snake with a docile temperment, which is why i turned to a Boa. However i have heard of males reaching no more than 5 feet , makes me more intrested in a female.
Would a 125 gal be sufficent for a female, also any pics of female bci would be appreciated
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02-02-2005, 01:42 AM
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What are the dimensions of a 125?
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Only island boas stay that small (usually) and even that is a stretch. The most common boas (columbian bci's) are a lot larger than that as adults. Males can range between 6-8 and females sometimes up to 10 feet. Females need a lot more room because they are not only longer, but wider. Even then, an adult male needs at least 4'x2' floor space. |
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6 long, 2.5 wide, 3 tall
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My mistake, 6 long 1.5 wide and 3 tall
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02-02-2005, 02:18 AM
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I'd say that's big enough!  |
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the width needs a lil help, If it had 2.5 width then it would do bit that just seems too thin
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So The length doesnt make up for it?
are you saying its too thin for a female, would it be suitable for a male?
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I think you've got years before it's an issue. Plus not every snake is going to be 10 feet. It would be nice if it was the 2.5 but I don't think it's a deal breaker that it's not. Just my 2 cents.
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That tank would be fine, for a male BCI. |
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Remember to house your new addition in a smaller tank while he is a baby because he/she will get stressed in to big of an enviroment. I would personally split the tank into 2 and then you can have 2 but thats just what I would do.
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