Help ID my red tail

[CloudtheBoa]

You may want to keep in mind that heat tape will not heat through wood, and having it in the enclosure is a burn, fire, and electric shock hazard even when enclosed. You can risk it if you want, but the risk is real, as even the littlest imperfection could mean water or urine leaking onto the tape, and having it enclosed can run the risk of it burning too hot due to lack of air flow if not enclosed correctly.

Personally, I prefer overhead head as the main source of heat for my big boas. That would also be simplest way to provide heat for your boa with the set up you have in mind. All you'd need to do is make a heat guard and drill a hole for the wire if you chose a CHE, and screw an RHP in place with a hole for the wire for an RHP.