BRB enclosure setup?

[tqk]

Ok so I have an 8 yrs old brb living in a 12"Lx36"Wx18"H fishtank for the last 4 yrs. He's about 4.5' long n I just added a second level for more craw space. It's a little different but this is what I did. I came across an exo-terra small tall terrarium 18"Lx18"Dx24"H. If ur familiar with these it comes with a screened lock top. What I did was replaced that screen piece with a thick piece of plexiglass, cut out a 6" dia hole back right corner ish and flip the whole terrarium upside down. Now it sits on top farthest left side of fishtank. Setup as of right now is this: LOWER FISHTANK has heat pad on far right, middle has bathing container, next to that is ceramic tree sitting right under the hole to get up to second level, n last is waterfall on far left of tank. Bedding is that coconut husk stuff that expands in water. UPPER TERRARIUM: just aspen bark bedding n vase with bamboo growing out of it. It's pretty bare up top. Thinking about puttings up there. Can any suggestion on how to improve my setup or even rearrange everything. Any idea will be appreciated. Thanks advance. I'll post pics. later

[The Serpent Merchant]

Welcome to the site!

I'm not familiar with the requirements of BRB's, but there are lots of people on this site who are that should be able to help you out.

Is your heat pad being regulated by anything?

[tqk]

Yes auto temp censor. ALSO IF U HAVE A BRB CAN UP ADD PICTURES OF UR ENCLOSURE. ADULTS BRB

[hypnotixdmp]

I just put mine in a tub with cypress mulch a 2 water dishes and she burrows in the bedding. Works like a charm!!!

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[BLM94]

With Rainbow Boas humidity is a crucial aspect of their husbandry. Anything under 70-80% is detrimental to their health and can lead to respiratory infections. Also, they tend to go for lower heat so shoot for under 85-87 degrees at the warmest spot. If you can get those two specifications taken care of in a glass aquarium setup (difficult but definitely possible) go for it, otherwise I know people definitely like the Iris Christmas Tree tubs for boa species.

When it comes to retaining humidity, cypress mulch is your friend. If you don't have one already, go to Walmart and get the $12 Acurite digital thermometer/hygrometer, it's an all-in-one unit that allows you to keep tabs on the environmental specs of the enclosure.

[tqk]

With Rainbow Boas humidity is a crucial aspect of their husbandry. Anything under 70-80% is detrimental to their health and can lead to respiratory infections. Also, they tend to go for lower heat so shoot for under 85-87 degrees at the warmest spot. If you can get those two specifications taken care of in a glass aquarium setup (difficult but definitely possible) go for it, otherwise I know people definitely like the Iris Christmas Tree tubs for boa species.

When it comes to retaining humidity, cypress mulch is your friend. If you don't have one already, go to Walmart and get the $12 Acurite digital thermometer/hygrometer, it's an all-in-one unit that allows you to keep tabs on the environmental specs of the enclosure.

Cypress mulch? At pet store or home depot?

[bcr229]

Pet store, the Lowes / Home Depot "cypress" mulch is a blend with pine and other hardwoods, including walnut. Not good for snakes.