Good PVC cages for RTB?

I seriously cannot get the idea of having one out of my head. Now I'm not saying I'm getting one any time soon (maybe after taxes), but just so I can get prepared and price things out. I have two T8s but I'd like something with some climbing room for the boa. What enclosures do you have for your boas?

I went with proline cages that are 48x24x14. I live in a cold area and use RHPs to heat the cages and I thought that cages that were too tall would make it hard to maintain proper heat. They work great for me, good luck and don't be shy with the pics!

For a RTB I would go with an AP T20

I also have a proline, but its 48x24x18. I like the extra bit of height a lot, and my boa takes advantage of it. I absolutely love the cage.

I have a Boaphile Arboreal 3' long model that I use for my BCI's until they outgrow it. It is easy to maintain heat and humidity, easy to clean, and the RHP and UTH came pre-installed so all I needed was two thermostats and it was ready to go. The only downside is that my BCI's really don't make much use of the extra height; mine usually stay in their hides or burrow into the cypress substrate a bit. Now, that could just be because I've only used it for the younger ones and until the get larger/older they tend to hide more, and then they become more confident as adults so they would make use of the space.

Ouch 400 bucks for one snake cage.

bcr229- What size do you use for your adults?

I use Constrictors NW (ProLine). These are awesome cages. Ed uses HDPE plastic rather than PVC - it does not stain or absorb odors like pvc sometimes can - and they are extremely well-made. I like the 60x26x16 size for my boas.

Btw, 400 for a boa cage is not unusual. Appropriate cages are expensive. ;)

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Ouch 400 bucks for one snake cage.

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I bought it used off of CL for half that price :D, but I had to go pick it up in northern VA rushhour evening traffic. :mad: If you're in the market check CL every day and you can find screaming deals on larger enclosures, especially if you are willing to pay cash and pick them up. And honestly, $400 isn't bad when you consider a snake could live 20+ years in it, and you will save much more than that in time, aggravation, and frustration trying to maintain appropriate heat and humidity levels in a cheap tank.

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bcr229- What size do you use for your adults?

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4'x30" for males, 5'x30" for females if (fingers crossed) they stay under 10', otherwise I'll need to either buy or build some 6'x30" ones. I do have two 8'x30" monster enclosures but they've got the dividers to turn into 2 separate 4'x30", and at 8' they're a bit oversized for a BCI. They were another used enclosure score.

Im ok with tools and will probably just build an inclosure when i decide to get a rtb. Think the ap inclosures are a little cheaper

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Pro-Line 48 X 24 X 14

$230 DELIVERED! Best plastic in the business IMO.

I added and $8 lock and 3 sets of perch holders. So I think I was in for about $260.

Way under $400.

Of course you need to set aside about $95 for a RHP. Then some lights and decor.

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