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Would it just be easier to skip smaller tanks altogether and bite the bullet and buy an Animal Plastic terrarium of that size right off the bat? Or would I still have to acquire a smaller terrarium until it is bigger (since it might not feel so secure with so much space)?

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Originally Posted by rynpckrd

Would it just be easier to skip smaller tanks altogether and bite the bullet and buy an Animal Plastic terrarium of that size right off the bat? Or would I still have to acquire a smaller terrarium until it is bigger (since it might not feel so secure with so much space)?

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Yes, do not buy a glass tank. Either get a plastic cage or do a rack setup. You can take a look at the DIY forum for a bunch of great threads on DIY setups or you can buy plastic racks from the Boaphile or Animal Plastics. Honestly I think the Boaphile makes better stuff but AP is a good company too.

I'm building a Melamine rack that'll hold up to 8 full size males/subadult females and minus the thermostat it only cost me $120. My "first attempt at a rack" thread is on the first page of the DIY forum near the top if you want to look at what something like that entails. However the tstat I got is one of the best ones and ran me $130. Well worth it since in 2 weeks there will almost $2 grand in animals in there.

Here is a great option for plastic tubs
VE 175 Dimensions: 20 7/8"W x 52 7/8"L x 14 1/16"H
http://www.reptiletubs.com/
It is basicly 4x2 and about $50 comapared to the averange $200 for the for the 4x2 cage.

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Originally Posted by rynpckrd

Would it just be easier to skip smaller tanks altogether and bite the bullet and buy an Animal Plastic terrarium of that size right off the bat? Or would I still have to acquire a smaller terrarium until it is bigger (since it might not feel so secure with so much space)?

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I have my juvenile boa (approx. 2-2.5') in a 4x2 cage from Reptile Basics already and she is doing fine. I provided two hides which she doesn't use and has been eating just fine. Just my opinion but I say go with the 4x2 if you can afford it or make your own. Glass cages for me were extremely hard to keep temperatures and humidity right when I had my first bp in it.

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Originally Posted by minguss

Here is a great option for plastic tubs
VE 175 Dimensions: 20 7/8"W x 52 7/8"L x 14 1/16"H
http://www.reptiletubs.com/
It is basicly 4x2 and about $50 comapared to the averange $200 for the for the 4x2 cage.

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walmart offers the same tubs at Xmas time for $20-25 ea labeled as Xmas tree boxes. They are made by Iris.

No need for a tub that big for a loooooooooooooooooong time if ever. The 41qt tubs I'm using are 34.5"x16"x6" and are $8 each at Target.