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Question by Hodin
Submitted on 2/19/2004
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I have had a red tail boa for over a year now and just built him a new cage I would like to put live plants in the cage I wish to know if the are any plants that will harm him ….. or plants that would be best to put with him ….thank you

Answer by J-boy
Submitted on 10/17/2004
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Mostly all plantlife that's safe for people is safe for boas, but more importantly is the soil, It can contain bacteria, mites, bugs etc. I had put mulch(bark) from a local pet store and was moist inside allowing mites to live and they almost killed my 4 year old red tail. Anyways, just try to use Dry foliage not any mold bearing plants. Put Ladybugs inside the cage in the spring and summer, Laterz.

Answer by daisy
Submitted on 11/22/2004
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is it safe to feed my snake live pray? and if not why??

Answer by dennis fdjdd
Submitted on 12/7/2004
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worst

Answer by reflections80
Submitted on 3/1/2005
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It has been my experience that live plants are very difficult to take care of in an inclosure. The need for constant watering (as well as my boas ruining them) is just too much of a pain. It is also hard to find plants that will stay alive in constant high temperatures/ humidity that look good. You can get false plants from arts and crafts stores that are much cheaper than any pet shop and they look just as attractive.

Answer by Kristen
Submitted on 10/6/2005
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go to a pet store that you got him (if it was a pet store)annd ask them about it

Answer by jeff
Submitted on 11/4/2005
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not that i know of but canabis is very well like by all snakes

Answer by reptileluvr
Submitted on 7/7/2007
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I was looking for the answer to this question myself. I have a 5 ft long Red Tail and haven't ever tried live plants before...which plants are harmless or are there any that could harm my snake? She seems to love her rocks to rub on, enjoys her water dish and loves to hide under her bedding. My concern is her respitory, I don't think its star gazers but she will reach to the air holes in her cage as if she needs fresh air...would a live plant help?

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