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MY AGRESSIVE RED TAIL BOA

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QUESTION: I just purchased 2 1/ft red tail boa.The pet store sold it to me very inexpensive due to his aggression(biting).I placed him in a 75 gal tank and attempted to pick the snake up and he started hissing very loudly then he bit me.My ? is what can I do to make the snake less aggressive,and will he grow faster being a small snake and having a 75 gal tank to live in,and eating once a week.I also have an 8ft Burmese python.I placed him in a 75 gal tank as well.Is that to small of a habitat for him and is there anything I can do to make my snakes grow faster? Thank you for taking the time to read this,and hope to hear from you soon, Thanks Eric

ANSWER: Get a good pair gloves and wade in...  Do it now before he gets bigger.  Hold him as much as you can.  All factors matter when it comes to growth, diet, exercise, space.  As to the burm the cage is minimal and you need to start looking at larger fiberglass or plastic caging.  I like Vision cages and use them for my burms.

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QUESTION: THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANSWER I BOUGHT A PAIR OF GLOVES AND PICKED HIM UP FOR ABOUT 30 MIN.HE MADE HIS WAY UP PAST THE GLOVE AND STATRED GOING UP MY ARM I WAS A LITTLE SCARED THAT IF I MOVED HE MIGHT BITE MY ARM.ONE MORE ? WHAT IS A VISION CAGE AND ARE THEY EXPENSIVE,WHERE COULD I PURCHASE IT?

Answer
Go to lllreptile.com and have a look at the cages.  They are not cheap, BUT they are nearly indestructable, light enough to move easily, easy to clean, and attractive.  I think they are worth the money.  If you're in FL I have some for sale and can save you some money!