Rubbermaid containers for boa

[udyr]

I'm thinking about using plastic containers as housing for a boa
but idk how many quart is enough? 40+?

Ex. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Rubbermaid...e-Box/22029324


I'm gonna be housing a Albino Boa[M]


any links provided will be helpful!

[Artemisace]

How big is the snake?

snake room

[udyr]

How big is the snake?

snake room

Prob a hatchling no more than few months old

[Artemisace]

The 41qt will work for a while, but boas can out grow them. What kind of boa is it?

snake room

[JoshSloane]

A 41 qt tub will house a male boa almost indefinitely, depending on the individual snake.

At the very least you can get 3-4 years out of it. Depending on genetics and feeding pattern you 'might' need to upgrade to a larger enclosure.

[udyr]

do you guys have any other suggestions besides the link i provided?
a better quality container

[JoshSloane]

Rubbermaid tubs work just fine. They are a tad more flimsy than sterilite, but I have used them in the past with success.

[bcr229]

Prob a hatchling no more than few months old

I would use a 28-qt "latch box", which should last for at least a year, while I set aside money each month for a nicer 48" wide PVC enclosure.

[JoshSloane]

Slow grow your boa, with an appropriate feeding schedule, and you have plenty of time before you even need to think about a 4x2.

One prey item, once a week.

[Gio]

All good and valid advice above.

The key is to acclimate young boas properly, keep the stress level down, and feed as mentioned above especially with BCC.

I will add this to the equation just to give you a reason to look at a 48" wide enclosure.

Boas are semi arboreal, especially when young. If you want to view your boa preforming a wide range of behaviors, the best way to do it is to provide a nice cage.



This is my BC when young. He was in a 48" x 24" x 14" cage here. He was always climbing and quite active.

First be mindful of husbandry, stress and health, but once acclimated, enjoy your animal.