housing an adult RTB help?

[Evenstar]

I know that many people keep their BPs and other small snakes in tubs and rack systems, but would it be possible to get a tub large enough to put an adult red tail boa in? Would it be an adequate enclosure? I'm interested in getting a red tail boa, and I've seen quite a few adults for sale on craigslist. six foot tanks are a bit expensive an maintaining such a large tank would be a pain. I take out and play with my ball python all the time, so it would get plenty on exercise.

Here is a Pro-Line 4' X 2' X 14". it was $263 delivered to my door and included an extra lock and 3 sets of perch holders.

I'm not sure where you are looking to save, but with BCI's a lot of the time caging is more than the snake. It's also important not to skimp on caging and to remember the pet's best interest.

Considering a cage a "pain to maintain" is not a good sign, no offense but no matter what the snake is in it needs to be kept properly. A drop door or sliding door cage is quite easy to maintain, and referring to it as a large enclosure is a concern. They NEED a large enclosure. Not Burmese or retic large, but an adult boa can be quite large. I'm not trying to be mean or talk down to you, I'm trying to help so don't take offense.

Absolutely. Boas are large, active snakes and need the room that a tub cannot give them, with the possible exception of the Iris Christmas Tree boxes from Walmart - which would still only be acceptable for a Colombian male or one of the Insular Island localities which tend to be smaller.

PVC cages are not like tanks and are much easier to clean and maintain than a tank. This is really the only acceptable type of enclosure for the average adult boa. BABIES can easily be kept in tubs. I have all my babies in a standard 41qt rack. They are moved to 4x2x2 cages at around 2yrs old though. If you do not want to deal with the appropriate cage, perhaps a different type of snake would be better suited for you. But really, they are easy to clean - every bit as easy as a tub! Give it a try - you won't be sorry! And you'll love having a boa!