Hello! I am a total newbie - both to the forum and to BPs. Man, this site is worth it's weight in gold!
My daughter (13) has been asking for a snake for ages and we are in the early homework phase of adding one to the family. It looks like a BP will be the way to go. While new to snakes, we do have a Bearded Dragon and a Tarantula, so we are familiar with the unique husbandry needs of various species.
I want to go with a AP or Boaphile pvc cage. We will probably purchase a BP in the 300 gram range when the time comes. My question is, can I go with a 36" or 48" cage from day 1? I would love to invest in 1 cage that will last the lifetime of the snake. I'm just concerned that a large cage may overwhelm a young BP and cause undue stress. I know Animal Plastics sells cages with removable dividers - would this be recommended? While I'm partial to the look of Boaphile cages, ultimately it's what's best for our new little buddy that determines our choice.
I would also prefer a little more height to the cage, for cleaning and handling ease, as well as aesthetics. I believe Boaphile can get 17"-18" in height...
Would love your input!
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