Hello so I am going to be ordering an Animal Plastics enclosure soon for my juvenile red tail boa for when he begins to get bigger. I have a few questions regarding the accessories to add and what decor I can purchase to make the enclosure a little bit more engaging for him as he grows.

Tank size: 72L x 30W x 18H

Accessories I am Considering:


  • Door locks (this is a no brainer)
  • LED lighting (I was curious if this could still give the snake the impression of a day night cycle or do I need a different light for that)
  • Basking shelf (I know boas are nocturnal and don't naturally bask but I thought it would be nice to add extra floor space and a little bit of a climbing area)
  • Belly heat tape (I will be getting a radiant heat panel so I don't know if two heat sources is overkill??)
  • Radiant Heat Panel from ProHeat


For decor I know I want one branch, some coconut fiber mix for substrate and of course some large hides for later down the line. I know boas don't need complicated enclosures but I want something in there for him.

Any suggestions for the accessories and decor would be loved!