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housing two red-tail boas

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Question
I have a female red tail boa and wanted to get a male.  The female is almost  
1yrs old, and I was wondering how to introduce the two and if it's a good idea or
a safe idea?

Answer
Hey Shaun

Always be careful when introducing opposite sex snakes, as you may end up with a pregnant snake and no where to incubate the eggs. She can also end up with a myriad of problems with the pregnancy.

When you want to get another snake and introduce them right off the bat, then they need to be within about 4-5 inches of each others length. Most snakes will be pretty chill with other snakes but I wouldn't leave them alone to begin with.