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Enclosure Question: Height vs Depth
I am purchasing a new enclosure for my BCI from Animal Plastics, and I am torn between two, those being the T20 (6'x2'x2') and the T25 (6'x30"x18"). The boa is about 2 years old (unsure on the exact age) and roughly 5 ft long, but she is definitely still growing. I want to give her a 6 ft cage minimum, but I am unsure if I should put extra height or depth. I have read that the 18 in height may be easier to control humidity in, and that depth is more important than height, but I feel a 24 in would allow more use for climbing, as 18 doesnt feel like much to me. I also feel this would be more convenient for me, as I already have another animal in a T10 (4x2x2) and using the T20 would make stacking a little more convenient (to avoid bowing or warping with a T25 I would have to put a few two by fours in between them) but I'm willing to forego convenience if more floor space and less height would be better for my boa. Just want other people's opinions on what I should do!
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Re: Enclosure Question: Height vs Depth
My vote would be for the T20 in this comparison. The wider floor space is better for the snake stretching out fully and 2ft of height is plenty of space for the boa to take advantage of with the proper decor. Also the ability to stack enclosures are always a plus in my book.
Last edited by RickySRonin; 05-05-2021 at 07:50 PM.
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Re: Enclosure Question: Height vs Depth
Originally Posted by RickySRonin
My vote would be for the T20 in this comparison. The wider floor space is better for the snake stretching out fully and 2ft of height is plenty of space for the boa to take advantage of with the proper decor. Also the ability to stack enclosures are always a plus in my book.
Well, the T25 has the wider floor space compared to the T20, but would the height still make that your choice?
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Re: Enclosure Question: Height vs Depth
Originally Posted by BoaCow
Well, the T25 has the wider floor space compared to the T20, but would the height still make that your choice?
Yes even though the T25 has the wider floor space compared to the T20, that 18inch height kinda knocks down the value in my opinion. For a boa you're better off with that added height, for a mainly terrestrial species of snake you'd benefit more from the wider floor space.
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Re: Enclosure Question: Height vs Depth
Originally Posted by RickySRonin
Yes even though the T25 has the wider floor space compared to the T20, that 18inch height kinda knocks down the value in my opinion. For a boa you're better off with that added height, for a mainly terrestrial species of snake you'd benefit more from the wider floor space.
Interesting, am definitely leaning towards it now! What about humidity? I read that could be an issue as well with a cage that tall.
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Re: Enclosure Question: Height vs Depth
Originally Posted by BoaCow
Interesting, am definitely leaning towards it now! What about humidity? I read that could be an issue as well with a cage that tall.
I suppose it depends how well you think you can control humidity and how much humidity is naturally in your household. For me, my humidity is around ~30 up to 40/50 on a rainy day so bumping up humidity to 50/60/70 is very feasible with my setups.
It's true the bigger height, the more you have to adjust, but PVCs are great for humidity in general and I found using an appropriate sized water bowl near the heat source help immensely with raising it. Then if it's too much you can move the water bowl further away.
I don't know what substrate you planned on using, but in my experience Reptichip is solid for humidity. You also have the option of misting once or twice a day on top of that, which an appropriate waterproof RHP will help as well with the moisture evaporating off it.
For your heating concerns, that also depends how hot you keep your room/ house. PVCs hold heat well so depending on the wattage of the RHP it could be enough for you not to worry about it. I keep my house around 65/70 so adding an appropriate heat source to an enclosure is very feasible to get desired temps. But you also can add a UTH along with the RHP if you feel the need to do so. Some just like using a standalone RHP.
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I'd vote for the T20 also. 2' high isn't that high for a large-bodied snake with some decor, & it's easier to reach in for cleaning too.
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I'd also go for the T20. For a snake her size, 18" just isn't that tall and given the opportunity and a setup that fits their needs, they really seem to appreciate some vertical space. Honestly I'd have them add a basking shelf too - I've got snakes of widely varying body type and temperament, and basking shelves are almost universally popular with them.
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Re: Enclosure Question: Height vs Depth
Originally Posted by Caitlin
I'd also go for the T20. For a snake her size, 18" just isn't that tall and given the opportunity and a setup that fits their needs, they really seem to appreciate some vertical space. Honestly I'd have them add a basking shelf too - I've got snakes of widely varying body type and temperament, and basking shelves are almost universally popular with them.
Was definitely going to add the shelf no matter what! You may have a point about that, I supposed being 5 ft, 18 in is a bit small for her. It's so bizarre, she doesn't seem that long when she's all curled up, especially considering she's still pretty thin bodied and small headed!
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If you are using a RHP for heat then go with the T25 as it does a better job heating the floor of an 18" high enclosure versus a 24" high enclosure.
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