RTBs vs BPs?

[Voodoo]

I didn't really know where to post this, so if it's in a bad place, just move it.

Okay, I have 4 Ball Pythons. I'm looking into (once I have the moola for to build a big enough cage [is 6x3x3 big enough for an adult?]) getting a Red Tail.

Now, what differences should I know about? They seem to require the same temps, and slightly lower humidity. They're apparently more active, so it'll need a climby-dowel and shelf and whatnot.

How big should I expect it to get in the first year? Once it's full grown, will it take jumbo rats, or rabbits?

I know BPs are known for being finiky eaters. What kind of problems should I watch out for with Red Tails?

Columbian Red Tails seems to be the easiest to aquire. Should I get one of them, or spend time looking for a different breed? And I STILL don't understand the difference between BCI and BCC.

I've been reading RTB caresheets, but it'd really be easier for me to care for a RTB if I understand what's different for them vs BPs.

Thaaaaanks.
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	Boa Constrictor Constrictor Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constictor constrictor). Refers to "true" red tail boas such as the Guyana and Suriname locales.

	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[travie]

hi voodoo,i think a bci will grow to about 3_4 feet in the first year and when its fully grown will probally be taking jumbo rats,maybe rabbits.i have had no problems feeding my bci but i've heard bcc can be a little finicky just try not to overfeed.as for differences bci will grow faster than bcc but not as big.bcc tend to have redder tails and a scale count can tell the difference between them.i cant tell you much more cause i am new to red tails myself but i hoped i have helped a bit [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
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	Boa Constrictor Constrictor Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constictor constrictor). Refers to "true" red tail boas such as the Guyana and Suriname locales.

	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[Boaguy]

Well one big diffrence is how willingly they will eat [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif[/img]
its like there always hungry

I also ( no offence to anyone) think they are a lot more fun to handle and own.

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[Voodoo]

Sorry, I love my Pythons. *sniffle* But I think I'm in the minority here, lol.

But a snake that'll always eat will be a nice change. And I'd like to try my hand at a larger snake.

I'm also researching Blood Pythons and cornsnakes. I can't decide which of the three I want first.
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[Ophiophagus-hannah]

At your rate, I think you'll own all of them by the end of the year...... [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
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[Voodoo]

LOL What's that supposed to mean? hehe.

Well, okay. Yeah. I'd like to have one of each RIGHT NOW, but I have to save up for cages/lamps/UTHs/hides. Besides, I don't have any extra room right now. Mmmm, when I have my own apt again . . .
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[Dr.Oviparous]

<TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font class="pn-sub">Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT class="pn-sub"><BLOCKQUOTE> is 6x3x3 big enough for an adult? </BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE> Well, that will do fine for the average male, but might not for a big ol female. Forget the corns...... GO FOR THE BCI!!! . -Juggalo
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	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[Voodoo]

Righ-o, y'all've been helpful.

Now, what would a GOOD cage size be, given that I may not know if I have a male or a female. And I'll most likely end up with a Columbian. Are those BCI or BCC? (Someday I'll be able to remember all of this stuff - I'm working on it.)

And is there any badness that CRTBs are prone to? What will I really have to keep an eye on? Are they fragile or hardy (system-wise)?
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	Boa Constrictor Constrictor Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constictor constrictor). Refers to "true" red tail boas such as the Guyana and Suriname locales.

	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[Boaguy]

Columbians are BCI
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	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[Gib]

Actually a 6x3x3 should be plenty big for an adult BCI male or female...there are some females out there pushing the 10' mark...and even then thats still big enough....
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	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[Dr.Oviparous]

Personally I would take that 3' down from the top, and depth. About the same size (just longer, and skinnier) that would work a little better IMO would be 8'X2'X1.5&quot;. The 3' height is a little taller than what you need for BCI IMO, I would take that some of that and put it towards more length. Not saying 3' high is bad, it's not bad at all, I just believe more important is more length in the floor space for BCI. BTW, did you get your snake yet? -Juggalo
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	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

	In My Opinon IMO = In My Opinion and IMHO = In My Honest Opinion

[Voodoo]

No, I can't get anymore snakes while I'm still living with my dad - I have no more room!

I did find a wicked Snow Cornsnake, tho. I may end up with one of those, first.
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