What are you keeping your 5ish ft boas in?

I recently traded for 3 new boas, 1 of which is small, the others are pushing the 5 ft mark and idk what to keep them in really. Currently i have them in tubs that are pry 4 x 1 1/2. Is that okay? Im kinda new to the boa thing and have two new really pretty guys I'd love to keep healthy lol


ill post pictures of them tomorrow

I keep mine in boaphile cages. 4' x 2' x 1'H. I'd love to have higher cages though so they could climb.

Boaphile Plastics
PVC cages
Animal Plastics
Proline cages

Do some web searchs.

I was looking at the Boaphile 421D, a buddy is selling one for even cheaper than the pretty low new price tag...Is the low height really an issue?

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I was looking at the Boaphile 421D, a buddy is selling one for even cheaper than the pretty low new price tag...Is the low height really an issue?

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Im on another forum that is all boas and EVERYONE has the 421d theboaphile himself is on the website and frequently posts stuff . Redtailboas.com

I don't think height is a health concern.

But if a BCI, BCC, or simular boa is given a chance they will climb around and perch up in some branches or on some ledges. I think it is good for them to get some exercise.

Another option is the VE-175 tub. I am considering this because I kind of like the top access. Although not as attractive as the PVC and Melamine cages, I think access and cleaning would be easier. I still have a few more months to think about it...

http://www.reptiletubs.com/

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Another option is the VE-175 tub. I am considering this because I kind of like the top access. Although not as attractive as the PVC and Melamine cages, I think access and cleaning would be easier. I still have a few more months to think about it...

http://www.reptiletubs.com/

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Would you need to add extra locks?

I use AP's racks for those tubs

LOVE EM:gj:

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Another option is the VE-175 tub. I am considering this because I kind of like the top access. Although not as attractive as the PVC and Melamine cages, I think access and cleaning would be easier. I still have a few more months to think about it...

http://www.reptiletubs.com/

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I use AP's racks for those tubs

LOVE EM:gj:

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i will have to take a look at those AP racks.

Dont mind the pest strips......




http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...e/P1020755.jpg

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i will have to take a look at those AP racks.

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WOW! really nice, i really like your setup.

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Would you need to add extra locks?

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I would probably use luggage straps to hold the lids down. Thats what I use on my current tubs...

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I use AP's racks for those tubs

LOVE EM:gj:

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Nice set-up you have there... :gj:

If you want to give them room to climb then you could always get a nice big hard plastic cabinet or a refrigerator, then put glass/plexiglass sections on the doors. Or even just make your own enclosure out of wood.

Just throwing some ideas out there.

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I would probably use luggage straps to hold the lids down. Thats what I use on my current tubs...

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Vinyl straps and clips which you can get at Walmart for a couple bucks. Its what I used to keep the lid on all my tanks.

so will a full grown adult RTB do well in the 421 boaphile boxes or are those too small?

and when would it be "okay" to move to that size enclosure?

Chad

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so will a full grown adult RTB do well in the 421 boaphile boxes or are those too small?

and when would it be "okay" to move to that size enclosure?

Chad

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They will do fine in a 4x2x1 cage. I have Reptile Basics and Repti-Racks 4x2x1 cages. Both work great, although Reptile Basics are a little better quality. I use 80 watt radiant heat panels from Reptile Basics to heat my cages.