My first boa!

[DSpythons]

Well, you shouldn't have him anywhere near your python rack for at least 90 days. I hope you've got him in strict quarantine... ??

I would advise you to use a tub though instead of a tank. Humidity will be very hard to maintain in a tank. Especially if you're using a heat lamp. That lamp will suck any humidity you might have had right on out of there...

If you use a tub though, a UTH will likely be all you'd need unless you keep your house temp under 70 (no matter what, use a t-stat with any heat source). But you are correct that boas are not as shy and don't mind larger enclosures.

Hes in my quarantine room far away from my collection for like you said, 90 days. I dont have a quarantine rack because that room is not heated so I use spare tanks. If my room is around 70 I can use a tub? I thought the air temp had to be in the mid to high 70s to use tubs and racks. My ball python room is heated to 78 degrees but like I said I cant put him in there for 90 days.

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[Evenstar]

You can easily make do with a tank for the q/t period. I was referring to his permanent home for using a tub. Once he's clear of q/t and can move into your python room, you can set him up in a tub and it'll be much easier to maintain.

Personally, if you have a spare slot in your adult BP rack, I'd just put him there. I've found many BPs do alright in heated rooms if the t-stat on the flexwatt is set to only 88 instead of 90. When I have my flexwatt set at 90, all my guys are at the front of their tubs. When I turn it back to 88, they use the whole tub. Just a thought.

While he's in the tank in q/t, you just might have to mist him pretty frequently to help keep the humidity up.

[DSpythons]

You can easily make do with a tank for the q/t period. I was referring to his permanent home for using a tub. Once he's clear of q/t and can move into your python room, you can set him up in a tub and it'll be much easier to maintain.

Personally, if you have a spare slot in your adult BP rack, I'd just put him there. I've found many BPs do alright in heated rooms if the t-stat on the flexwatt is set to only 88 instead of 90. When I have my flexwatt set at 90, all my guys are at the front of their tubs. When I turn it back to 88, they use the whole tub. Just a thought.

While he's in the tank in q/t, you just might have to mist him pretty frequently to help keep the humidity up.

Ok thank you for all the great pointers. I have a feeling boas are my new favorite. He hates going back in his tank (had to fix something didnt want to bother him) and he's not scared of me waking by the tank or fast movements like my BP's. He never hides just chills on the ground. Very cool personalities!

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[Evenstar]

They really are awesome!! Welcome to the Boaddiction! Be warned: boas are like potato chips. Bet you can't have just one!!