Getting a new rtb

[Wh00h0069]

Unfortunately, I don't have any tubs or racks for the tubs - I was hoping to just put him directly into his new RBI Cage. But I will certainly keep that in mind - thanks for the suggestion.

Another alternative is buying a cheap plastic cage. I have a few 2x1x1 cages from dragons4you.net that I keep some of my smaller boas in. They were $80 shipped each.

[L.West]

I haven't decided on the snake yet - I may get one that is a good size to avoid all these issues with cage size - we'll see.
Thanks again for your help.

[shaunb79]

An 18 inch Boa is a baby and has no business in a 4x2ft cage! It will get defensive because of all the extra space and you could also have problems with regurging! I keep all my smaller Boas in 6-32qt Boaphile racks! When they reach about 4ft I put them into the 4x2 Boaphile cages.

[L.West]

I am leaning towards taking on a 3 footer so I can avoid the problems on the cage being too large - just wanted to post this to see what you all thought about it.

Thank you.

[WickedBalls]

I am leaning towards taking on a 3 footer so I can avoid the problems on the cage being too large - just wanted to post this to see what you all thought about it.

Thank you.

An 18" boa will be fine in the 4ft RBI.A couple hides,water bowl,a silk plant/vine from Hobby Lobby and your good to go.No regurge,No stress!Keep the temps/humidty right,handle it,feed it,it will be happy!

[L.West]

Thanks "wickedballs" for your input - I assume from your post that you have done this exact same thing with a boa and had good success.

I have bought silk greenery, vines and wooden logs to fill up the space for him - hopefully he will be fine.

Do you think I will need a snake hook to get him out of his cage - I've never needed that sort of thing with my BP's but am totally new to the boa's.

Thanks for your help.

[WickedBalls]

Thanks "wickedballs" for your input - I assume from your post that you have done this exact same thing with a boa and had good success.

I have bought silk greenery, vines and wooden logs to fill up the space for him - hopefully he will be fine.

Do you think I will need a snake hook to get him out of his cage - I've never needed that sort of thing with my BP's but am totally new to the boa's.

Thanks for your help.

Yes,its axactly what I did with my boa the day I brought him home and it has worked.I've never been hit by him and do not use a hook.Just like any snake,don't go in his home smelling like a rodent and you might be alright.

[Animals As Leaders]

Thanks "wickedballs" for your input - I assume from your post that you have done this exact same thing with a boa and had good success.

I have bought silk greenery, vines and wooden logs to fill up the space for him - hopefully he will be fine.

Do you think I will need a snake hook to get him out of his cage - I've never needed that sort of thing with my BP's but am totally new to the boa's.

Thanks for your help.

Well take it from someone else just getting into red tails, get a a baby!! Just picked up my girl and shes a sweety, hope you find one like this. I feel like with her being as nice as she is right now, and me handling her regularly and creating a tight relationship with her she should be the sweetest snake I own in no time. I honestly do no believe it has anything to do with the fact that boas are just temperamental, you run the luck of getting a mean snake with any species.

I see the big enclosure is the problem...If you don't want to spend an arm and a leg why not use a tub, thats what I am using until I get Boaphile enclosure.