Can my red tail boa safely swim in a fish tank without drowning?

I do not think that is a good idea for several reasons: 1) If your turtle does not swim well it will likely drown at some stage. At least she will be stressed constantly. 2) You seem to have a very good set up, big enough for your fish with plenty of room for them to grow properly. Adding a turtle will actually make it very difficult for you to keep the water quality at a perfect level for your fish. Turtles urinate and defecate a lot, and they are messy eaters which causes a lot of ammonia and Nitrites making water quality not adequate for your fish. 3) Your turtle will be much happier in a terrarium with a dry area where she can sun herself and a swim area where she can swim if she wants to. It will also be easier for you to clean as you do not have to worry about your fish.

She may be stressful or aggravated. Check temps in the enclosure, she may be too warm. If you hear wheezing or popping and see discharge, then have her examined by your veterinarian. She may have or be developing a respiratory infection.

It's not ideal to let him chug water so, in the future, try to limit him to small amounts of water frequently to avoid over-filling his stomach. That much water may cause him to regurgitate. Just put him in his normal enclosure. Make it so he cannot escape again. Let him rest for a couple days and then you can feed him. Feed him smaller than normal prey for a couple weeks. After than you can go back to normal feeding.

Hi there,. The best starter snakes are corn snakes and red tailed boas. They don't get too large and usually have good temperaments. http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Snakes/Corn-Snake/ https://www.petco.com/content/petco/PetcoStore/en_US/pet-services/resource-center/caresheets/red-tailed-boa.html I hope this helps!

First, you should check with local, state and federal laws to make sure you can keep a wild caught snake. Even if legal, it isn't recommended since wild caught animals do not transition well to captivity. Feed it what he would eat in the wild. That would be fish, salamanders and other aquatic species. Feeder fish would be easiest and most convenient. Place them in a shallow bowl on feeding days. It may not see frozen/thawed mice as food, so may not eat.

Thanks for reaching out about Salem and including a photo. Intestinal infections or parasites, gastrointestinal obstructions, metabolic disorders or toxicities can all cause regurgitation. Could the mite medication be causing problems? A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Check and correct husbandry. Good luck.

Although not as legendary as a Ball Python hunger strike, boas have been known to refuse food for long periods of time. Monitor Lester's weight. As long as she isn't losing, there is likely no cause for concern. Confirm proper husbandry (temp, humidity, hides, cleanliness, etc). Survey the area in and around her enclosure for any negative stimuli. This may include loud noises, strong vibrations, bright lights or cold drafts. Reduce or eliminate if found. Make sure prey is completely thawed and at least at room temp. Cover her cage for added privacy/security. If she doesn't eat, offer prey again in a week or two. Monitor for lethargy, weight loss or symptoms of injury or infection (swelling, bleeding, bruising, discharge, etc.). Soak her regularly in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte to maintain hydration.