yup yup yup-
my first was a corn, second was a BP 3rd was an RTB- still have him- and he's pretty small still- little columbian.

I've had nearly 80 red tails come through this rescue in the last few years- only had 2 that struck- and when they got a bunny- they tamed down= (starving to death).

I get small ones, big ones, HUGE ones- i have gotten females around 10 foot and people that signed up for a 5-6 ft snake can't do 10 ft when they get there- If you want a guarantee of size i would get one thats a bit older- I'm not saying 18 years and it'll be gone in a few- you can get 4 or 5 year olds that will give you a good idea of size later down the road.

Do check the rescues- I don't have much of anything that we can't get tamed down and adopted out. and they're all healthy and eating good- which is not always a guarantee from breeders- there are some shady breeders out there and its hard to tell who's who- I learned that the hard way when I decieded to splurge on a snake i'd always wanted- she died 3 days later- SOOOOO-
either way you go- check out the person selling the snake and DO NOT fall in love or take it out of pity- if its in bad shape. look the snake over and make sure he's healthy!!!

good luck- I love the regulars as well- I've got a big honkin' peruvian here next to me- right at 9 ft. beautiful.

Beth
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