Quote Originally Posted by artgecko View Post
Thanks for the advice guys!
I think that I will order a cage for one of my other boas first and upgrade the carpet to the large tub that boa was in for now (the tub is about 3' x 1.5' x 16" tall, so will allow for perches). I will plan on getting a 4'x2' cage and the tallest that I can afford when the time comes... I'd be willing to spend whatever it takes to get a good setup, but convincing my husband is another matter lol.

For those using the taller cages, do you all use RHPs for heating? I was planning on going with heat tape from AP for my cages.. The room the reptiles are in is heated to 76/78f ambient. I know many have said that with the taller cages, heat tape won't work for a hot spot or the more arboreal snakes prefer a heat source near the top of the cage.
Good questions.

Nick Mutton, one of the authors of THE COMPLETE CARPET PYTHON uses Pro-Line cages which are made by Ed Lilley at Constrictors NW. Both of those guys use RHPs. I also use RHPs for my snakes.

For highly/semi to completely arboreal snakes they are a good option. The snake can choose a level, ground, low perch or high perch to regulate body temps. As of late my girl will sit on top of her hide under the panel in the day. At night she will climb up higher, but usually to the opposite side of the panel.

I'm not at all familiar with tubs, so I can't say if they would work there. I think a tub would be best with tape or UTH heat.

Funny your hubby is the factor. My wife is the one who I have to run everything snake related passed. Usually it is very difficult to get my way, but I have 3 so far and VERY nice setups!

Stay the course and you will eventually get your iconic cage!