Hey guys! I'm about to finalize my order for my Nic boa's forever home. I've decided on a 4x2 cage, but I'm stuck on what height to go with.

Originally I intended to splurge for a taller 16" one, but after seeing the price difference compared to the 12" I'm hesitating. It's $600 CDN shipped for the 16" and a bit less than $500 for the 12", so a pretty hefty difference, due to shipping and having to go with a bigger RHP for the 16".

I'd appreciate some opinions on this? I really would've gone straight for the taller cage but $600 is a lot more than I'd anticipated. I know boas - especially locality ones - tend to climb, but could my guy be okay in a foot-tall cage? As much as I want the best for him I do have to watch my finances. He's a male Nic which shouldn't get too big.... I'd feel horrible if I were depriving him of a major natural behaviour, though, so if it's really necessary I suppose I can bite the bullet.