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Brazilian redtail male today in just a couple of hours. I cant wait, been waitin on this guy for about a month now. He is about 6.5' in length & plan on breeding him with my female columbian . My question is, how long should I keep him quarentined from her to make sure he IS as healthy as the guy I'm getting him from says he is. After I determine I have a healthy snake, can I house those 2 together full time? Or just during breeding times? Any help would be appreciated.

Congratson the new inbounds, I myself have 2 coming in this morning. I personally keep all inbounds quarentined for 6 months, which is why I order in spring. After they are determined to be healthy I continue to house them seperatly.

For a few reasons, one it is easier to feed seperate snakes. Two it is easier to monitor the animals health as they progress, because there is only one animal deficating inthe cage. Lastly when introduced they will be more likely to breed, having been seperated. The last one is unproven but I find it easier none the less.

Of course that is only my opinion, but honestly I believe its easier to house them seperatly till breeding time.
Jeremy
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