Enclosure question- first BCI

Hi everyone,

After doing research for a few months, I’ve decided to take the leap into Boas and will be receiving this yearling later this week:

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This girl is a hypo possible super (66% het anery).

She will be quarantined for 4 months (standard protocol regardless of where they are from). I was originally planning on putting her in a CB70 tub in my quarantine rack kept in a different room. However, I do have a 36 x 22 x 30 wooden Vivarium equipped with a proheat RHP:

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There is a hidden hide as seen in the first pic. The room this is kept in is a constant 77° -80°F depending on the time of year. I was thinking of switching out the wood for PVC perches for the ease of sanitizing.

Question for the experienced boa keepers here: would the enclosure above be an adequate setup, or should I keep her in a tub? Ultimately, she’ll be moved to a t13 from AP cages (48 x 30 x 18) with either heavy PVC perches or a shelf.

This thread isn’t meant to be a rack vs. enclosure for their collection debate, but rather, which would work for this particular animal. The wooden Vivarium is slated to be used for my green tree python, once she/he is large enough for it.

Many thanks in advance.



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I am no expert, but do own 3 boas, so I'll put in my 2 cents. :) I think the boa would enjoy the climbing opportunities in the enclosure you posted. With it being a yearling (probably about 2') it may want more hiding opportunities, so making sure you have a hide available on both the warm and cool ends would be important. My boas all use their hide boxes.

That said, with it being in quarantine, I'd be concerned about having to treat mites or otherwise fully sanitize that setup. Considering that wood will absorb things, I wouldn't want to use chemical agents in a cage like that.

If it were me, I'd probably stick with something easier to clean / sanitize during quarantine and then move into the enclosure you posted if you need to use it before you get the t13.

Good luck with your new little one! Boas are a blast to own and handle.

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Originally Posted by artgecko

I am no expert, but do own 3 boas, so I'll put in my 2 cents. :) I think the boa would enjoy the climbing opportunities in the enclosure you posted. With it being a yearling (probably about 2') it may want more hiding opportunities, so making sure you have a hide available on both the warm and cool ends would be important. My boas all use their hide boxes.

That said, with it being in quarantine, I'd be concerned about having to treat mites or otherwise fully sanitize that setup. Considering that wood will absorb things, I wouldn't want to use chemical agents in a cage like that.

If it were me, I'd probably stick with something easier to clean / sanitize during quarantine and then move into the enclosure you posted if you need to use it before you get the t13.

Good luck with your new little one! Boas are a blast to own and handle.

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Thanks!

I forgot to mention that I’ve sealed the Vivarium with epoxy resin (about 4 coats for extra protection).

Aside from the hide already there, there would have been 2 hides set up on either side. Also, since these are sliding glass doors, I was thinking of installing some type of locking/security measure to prevent escape. The hide on the bottom also has 11” flexwatt heat tape for additional heating if needed.


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I would keep her in the tub for the QT period, or at least for long enough to be sure she doesn't come with mites.

What a great looking boa you picked up there


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What a great looking boa you picked up there


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+1 Congratulations from another new boa owner! :gj: