Exercise and Enrichment Ideas

[ckuhn003]

Hey everyone—got any fun ideas for outside‑the‑enclosure exercise or enrichment for boas? When I’m cleaning enclosures, I’d love something better than just sticking them in a bin. Plus it’d be nice to let them stretch out and explore a bit while they’re out. I was thinking about using an old wooden ladder with some netting added, but I’m open to anything. Bonus points if it looks good in a man‑cave‑style reptile room. Curious what setups you all use.

[bcr229]

A lot of people use the tall "cat trees" since they're pretty stable, carpeted, no sharp edges, etc. Just don't get one that has a hidey hole to disappear into or you may not get your snake out of it easily.

[ckuhn003]

A lot of people use the tall "cat trees" since they're pretty stable, carpeted, no sharp edges, etc. Just don't get one that has a hidey hole to disappear into or you may not get your snake out of it easily.

That's an interesting idea that I never considered (since I've never been a cat owner). I assume there would be no issues allowing multiple Boas interact together? I've always kept them seperate.

[Bogertophis]

Cat trees & ladders are both good ideas. Ladders have the advantage of multi-purpose, AND can be folded & stored out of the way. You could use 2 ladders, & join them with some temporary thick branches too.

In the past, I remember several keepers making "jungle gyms" out of either bamboo poles (plant nurseries often carry them) tied securely together with rope to continue the 'natural look', or using PVC pipes & elbows (like from Home Depot) for the same "jungle gym" idea. I'm not crazy about PVC, & it's more slippery too- I like bamboo better- but just ideas anyway, & they're better suited to rat snakes or other snakes that are more slender & good at climbing- not so much boas. If you offer something like a rope hammock, make SURE there are no holes your snake can get stuck in, because trust me, they will. But they do like weaving thru ropes, & climbing. Again though, those are better for slim snakes.