RTB Help needed

[abrunsen]

Hey guys,

Im looking at getting a male BCI at the Tinley Park show that is coming up. I have looked at a bunch of care sheets and posts but I have been unable to find anything about keeping them in tubs as adults. Is this typically not recommended or what? I really don't want to make a custom enclosure.... Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Alex

[The Serpent Merchant]

There are some people who keep full grown boas in tubs/racks. A large boa should be in a 6 foot wide enclosure. Personally I would save up and buy a PVC cage made my animal plastics. The T20 is the perfect size.

Here is their website: http://www.animalplastics.com/

[xFenrir]

When I first got my girl she was about 5ft, I kept her in a tub for around half a year with no problems. I can't remember the dimensions of the tub off the top of my head, I do remember I got it from Home Depot though. As long as you set it up right you should have no issues; however, I only have experience with it being a temp setup so if you want it set up for long-term or permanent I would suggest looking around to see if you can talk to someone who actually has done it in the past or is doing it presently.

One thing I will say though: If you get a tub setup, SECURE THE TOP. Like, over-secure it. I used cinderblocks on the lids for a few days and she STILL somehow managed to get out. Had to use bungee ties that we could just barely get around it to keep her in.

[abrunsen]

When I first got my girl she was about 5ft, I kept her in a tub for around half a year with no problems. I can't remember the dimensions of the tub off the top of my head, I do remember I got it from Home Depot though. As long as you set it up right you should have no issues; however, I only have experience with it being a temp setup so if you want it set up for long-term or permanent I would suggest looking around to see if you can talk to someone who actually has done it in the past or is doing it presently.

One thing I will say though: If you get a tub setup, SECURE THE TOP. Like, over-secure it. I used cinderblocks on the lids for a few days and she STILL somehow managed to get out. Had to use bungee ties that we could just barely get around it to keep her in.

Haha wow... ok I will make sure I over secure it. Thanks for the help!

[Evenstar]

The minimum recommended enclosure for a full grown MALE BCI is 4x2. Females should have at least a 6x2. If you can find a Christmas tree tub, that might work for a male. There are some racks available to that would work.

I personally recommend www.pvccages.com. Jim makes wonderful cages at a very affordable rate! If your only going to have one and don't plan to breed, you wont be sorry having a pvc cage from either Jim or AP.