RTB sizes...

[Amy1217]

so i was looking at getting a RTB...what size tank would be suffieciant for a baby male? How far would a 30 gal. breeder go?

[Amy1217]

oh, sorry if this is redundant, i was trying to find another thread about it, but i couldnt find one. I am so bad with the searching and all, if one of you could just point me in the right direction it would be really appreaciated.

[Shaun J]

I would say until he is a year old. It depends on how big the tank is. How long is it?

[Amy1217]

36" long, 18" wide, 12" high

[Shaun J]

I would say a year.But make sure he gets a 5 x 2 x 2 cage ready for him after that!

[Pork Chops N' Corn Bread]

I would truthfully consider tubs over tanks for a young rtb. Mainly becuase its harder to maintain temps and humidity in an open top cage. I would say that cage size depending on what Locality and feeding and temps would last anywhere from 10 months-2 years +!!! 1. A hog island male might not outgrow a tank that size until about 2 years old on a every 10 day feeding schedule while an Argentine Boa(known for beeing quick growers if fed a lot) may out grow it in about a year. There are some boas that would never outgrow it if fed conservatively(sp?). It really depends on what locality you plan on getting, sex, and how much you feed. I moved my female out of a tank that size at about 4' and 1 1/2 years old. She is just a Common boa. I have a male thats a bit over 2' and 6 months old tomarrow. He'll probably be about 18-24 months old before he would outgrow a tank that size. Again, if you aren't looking for display purposes, a tub would be a better choice or a custom built cage after that. I would start to plan a 4' by 2' cage after about a year and that will last most male BCI all their lives and females till they hit about 7' IMO. Just remember that males need less food than females and a fat snake is an unhealthy snake. A fat male also makes a horrible breeder from what I hear.
Good luck and I hope this helps

[Amy1217]

Thanks! That does help a lot. I prefer the cages over tubs, for display purposes. Because it is easier to maintain a snake cage in a warm environment, i always keep my room at about 85 so The cage maintains heat better. Humidity isnt that much of a problem...i also live in florida...it is 100% humidity. Lol.
Thank you for your help!

Amy

[Pork Chops N' Corn Bread]

Thanks! That does help a lot. I prefer the cages over tubs, for display purposes. Because it is easier to maintain a snake cage in a warm environment, i always keep my room at about 85 so The cage maintains heat better. Humidity isnt that much of a problem...i also live in florida...it is 100% humidity. Lol.
Thank you for your help!

Amy

No problem and if you ever need more help, feel free to PM me. If you would like, add me to your AIM as sxscale. I am always looking for more buddies to talk to about herps.

[Amy1217]

I love talking to other snake lovers too! I dont know that much, so i love talking to people and learning as much as humanly possible. lol.

[Pork Chops N' Corn Bread]

I love talking to other snake lovers too! I dont know that much, so i love talking to people and learning as much as humanly possible. lol.

Lmao, we can learn so much from people such as us that have no life!!! lol