I've been saying this for a long time.

[Gio]

Wallace looks amazing Gio. Cool video too. It's great to see these animals in their natural habitat but try as we might we just can't replicate nature. While it would be great to have a 20x10x10 enclosure it's just not very practical for most people. My largest snakes should max out at 10-12 ft. when they're fully grown. I can only give them 8x2x2 or 6x2x4 enclosures. I don't think they're being mistreated but I'll admit I sometimes feel badly for keeping them confined to such a small space and have asked myself if it's selfish to do so even though most times they're just laying on a perch or shelf waiting for food. I do try to get them out for some exercise at least once a week and I recently had a 4x2x6 pvc jungle gym built so they can climb a bit more.

I agree Zig.

I'm at the max with Wallace. His water area is unfortunately not a swimming area and I just can't provide one. He's fairly topped off and likely between 8.5 to 10 feet. He uses his cage, every bit of it and does cruise through the water now and then.

They are very active when they are lean.

I like seeing videos like this. I often check for boa constrictor videos in the wild and find a lot of them show the boas in trees.

I'm really looking forward to reading Nick Mutton's new book. I'm sure the arboreal habits of carpets and scrubs will be mentioned in it.

[wnateg]

I agree Zig.

I'm at the max with Wallace. His water area is unfortunately not a swimming area and I just can't provide one. He's fairly topped off and likely between 8.5 to 10 feet. He uses his cage, every bit of it and does cruise through the water now and then.

They are very active when they are lean.

I like seeing videos like this. I often check for boa constrictor videos in the wild and find a lot of them show the boas in trees.

I'm really looking forward to reading Nick Mutton's new book. I'm sure the arboreal habits of carpets and scrubs will be mentioned in it.

My retic sits in the water constantly. I'm moving her into her 6x2x2, so I'll update whether or not that changes when she has more room to roam. Personally, I wonder if they like a smaller water section so they can soak in a coil and feel support on the sides? I mean rocks in a bigger water section would probably accomplish that too though.

[Skyrivers]

My retic sits in the water constantly. I'm moving her into her 6x2x2, so I'll update whether or not that changes when she has more room to roam. Personally, I wonder if they like a smaller water section so they can soak in a coil and feel support on the sides? I mean rocks in a bigger water section would probably accomplish that too though.

I work hard to make sure my retics can swim or climb. I am starting on a huge enclosure that will be 15 ft by 10 ft and 8 ft high (10 high walls in the house so will be 2 ft space between cage and roof). I will divide it between my 2 girls so that they can not interact. Will give large swimming area combined with climbing trees and basking rocks. I cant do zoo quality but going to get as close as I can. Hope they both are healthy for a long time.

[wnateg]

I work hard to make sure my retics can swim or climb. I am starting on a huge enclosure that will be 15 ft by 10 ft and 8 ft high (10 high walls in the house so will be 2 ft space between cage and roof). I will divide it between my 2 girls so that they can not interact. Will give large swimming area combined with climbing trees and basking rocks. I cant do zoo quality but going to get as close as I can. Hope they both are healthy for a long time.

That's huge. Cant wait to see it.

[Skyrivers]

That's huge. Cant wait to see it.

There will be a build out thread soon.

[Bogertophis]

...I often check for boa constrictor videos in the wild and find a lot of them show the boas in trees...

I'm not surprised by that either...what a great place to bask in semi-sunshine & catch birds. When I had a BCI & strolled my back yard with her, she always wanted to climb from my shoulders into my trees, but sadly I couldn't allow it, they're way too big. Climbing also affords them a chance to maintain & build healthy muscle tone.