Housing for 5-foot Dumeril's Boa

I have the opportunity to adopt an adult female Dumeril's, who is about 5 1/2 feet long. She doesn't come with a cage though, and I was wondering if there are any temporary caging solutions that could be used (i.e. a rubbermaid or sterilite tote that is large enough for a 5 foot boa).

I'm not really in a financial position to buy a really nice cage for her. I have seen some 55 gallon totes that are available, but would those be too small?

Obviously I won't be adopting her if I can't provide adequate housing, so your honest advice is appreciated. :)

Iris makes a christmas tree tote that would be big enough. There is also a site that sells plastic bins for reptiles, however, I forget the name, but they make a large size bin for boas and what not. Hopefully you can pick up one of these until you can afford something more appropriate for a larger snake(Boaphile, AP).

As mentioned a Christmas Tree tub would work, but I would personally pass if you cannot afford an actual cage for her right now (I don't think it's fair to stick her in a tub when she needs a cage IMO - "needs" as in I wouldn't put a adult Dumeril's in a tub if I owned an adult myself).

But, have you looked into building your own cage? Or have someone help you with building one? If you're up to the work you could make a nice cage for her at a LOT cheaper price than buying one. That's my plan for my boas :gj: Plan to build our own and just buy the actual RHPs for heating and the thermostats to go with them.

I dont see why a tub wouldnt suffice as long as its big enough and the temp and humidty is being taken into consideration.

Hmm, I told the person I didn't think I would be able to get her since I haven't been able to find a large enough enclosure, and they responded with this:

"She's been raised from birth in rack systems and tubs. They prefer hiding spaces. They do not do well in large open enclosures, especially since she was captive born."

:confused:

As a side note, those christmas tree tubs look awesome, and once christmas rolls around I'm totally snagging some of those. The cheapest I could find online was around $80 with shipping, but I've read that they are as low as $30 at Walmart during the holidays.

Try *AFTER* the holidays. All holiday-related merchandise goes mega-clearance in a hurry then.

I have seen them at target and walmart and even home depot for a lot cheaper then that check out Sterilite brand as well. they have the flatter longer containers. You should be able to find something for a decent price at walmart or home depot

You could find one for cheaper at target or walmart. I see no problem with keeping her in a tub. Im pretty sure they are a primarily terrestial species so it would be fine for her. In a few months once you save up enough then you can buy her a nice pvc enclosure.

I will be housing my dumeril's boa in an Animal Plastics T12 (4 x 2 x 2)

*the bottom cage*

http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...t/c22733cf.jpg

Mine is in a AP T-10 (4'x2'x15"). She is just over 5ft and uses every square inch of her cage. But before this she was in a 40 Breeder and did just fine.

It is to my understanding once Dumeril's reach 5ft you can place them in their "forever" enclosure. Females will need at least a 4'x2' terrestrial cage maybe even a 6'x4' further down the road. Since the one you are looking at is used to a tub I would stick to a bin with the floor space similar to a 40 Breeder and she should be fine for a while.

Then I recommend this...

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

In a few months once you save up enough then you can buy her a nice pvc enclosure.

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