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[rynpckrd]

Would it just be easier to skip smaller tanks altogether and bite the bullet and buy an Animal Plastic terrarium of that size right off the bat? Or would I still have to acquire a smaller terrarium until it is bigger (since it might not feel so secure with so much space)?

[ScottyBoa]

Would it just be easier to skip smaller tanks altogether and bite the bullet and buy an Animal Plastic terrarium of that size right off the bat? Or would I still have to acquire a smaller terrarium until it is bigger (since it might not feel so secure with so much space)?

Yes, do not buy a glass tank. Either get a plastic cage or do a rack setup. You can take a look at the DIY forum for a bunch of great threads on DIY setups or you can buy plastic racks from the Boaphile or Animal Plastics. Honestly I think the Boaphile makes better stuff but AP is a good company too.

I'm building a Melamine rack that'll hold up to 8 full size males/subadult females and minus the thermostat it only cost me $120. My "first attempt at a rack" thread is on the first page of the DIY forum near the top if you want to look at what something like that entails. However the tstat I got is one of the best ones and ran me $130. Well worth it since in 2 weeks there will almost $2 grand in animals in there.

[minguss]

Here is a great option for plastic tubs
VE 175 Dimensions: 20 7/8"W x 52 7/8"L x 14 1/16"H
http://www.reptiletubs.com/
It is basicly 4x2 and about $50 comapared to the averange $200 for the for the 4x2 cage.

[CaneCorso]

Would it just be easier to skip smaller tanks altogether and bite the bullet and buy an Animal Plastic terrarium of that size right off the bat? Or would I still have to acquire a smaller terrarium until it is bigger (since it might not feel so secure with so much space)?

I have my juvenile boa (approx. 2-2.5') in a 4x2 cage from Reptile Basics already and she is doing fine. I provided two hides which she doesn't use and has been eating just fine. Just my opinion but I say go with the 4x2 if you can afford it or make your own. Glass cages for me were extremely hard to keep temperatures and humidity right when I had my first bp in it.

[suzuki4life]

Here is a great option for plastic tubs
VE 175 Dimensions: 20 7/8"W x 52 7/8"L x 14 1/16"H
http://www.reptiletubs.com/
It is basicly 4x2 and about $50 comapared to the averange $200 for the for the 4x2 cage.

walmart offers the same tubs at Xmas time for $20-25 ea labeled as Xmas tree boxes. They are made by Iris.

[ScottyBoa]

No need for a tub that big for a loooooooooooooooooong time if ever. The 41qt tubs I'm using are 34.5"x16"x6" and are $8 each at Target.