Caging

[SatanicIntention]

That tub would probably work well enough for this small boy until I can get enough money for the Boaphile.

I will look at dollar stores and the like for tubs that are that size but taller, or I might just get the Reptile Tubs behemoth. We'll see how it goes.

[frankykeno]

Your welcome Becky. I hope everything works out well and he makes his way to Texas to you soon. He sure needs a good home with a knowledge, caring owner.

Mike and I will do whatever we can to help facilitate his shipping. We'd love to see this big lovely boy settled in with you.

Thank goodness he's been to the same vet we use for our snakes, so if Dr. Graves gave him a good going over you can feel assured he's in decent shape (other than probably needs a fecal done).


~~Jo~~

[ladywhipple02]

A male boa will have plenty of room in the 1996 tub. If you have to choose between floor space and height, go with floor space everytime. Honestly, I think a lower tub makes them feel more secure... makes them feel safer. Works wonders for BPs too.

[jglass38]

I have heard and seen horrible reports on their customer service. Seems like they dont care much about the customer in my opinion. Now I have a question..I agreed to take in my sister's boyfriend's adult female boa. She is about 8 feet. She has lived most of her life in a 55 gallon tank and is allowed to roam free. She wont have that luxury here but I want to give her the best possible environment (and they are paying for it plus food every month so there is no downside). What cage would you all recommend? I looked at the AP T25 and am not really considering Boaphile. Thoughts? Is a 6ft cage the right size? Thanks!

[ladywhipple02]

You could probably do the huge tubs from Reptiletubs.com if you want to go that route. Eric is great about answering any questions you have and quick about it, too. I'd recommend talking to him anytime. You can also get hides, water bowls, and heat from them. Whole set-up in one fell swoop.

[jglass38]

You could probably do the huge tubs from Reptiletubs.com if you want to go that route. Eric is great about answering any questions you have and quick about it, too. I'd recommend talking to him anytime. You can also get hides, water bowls, and heat from them. Whole set-up in one fell swoop.

With a snake of that size I want a real cage with locking doors. Even though I have a separate room for the snakes, I have cats as well and dont want to take a chance.

[ladywhipple02]

These clamp as you can see. I would think you could put a padlock on it... and use clamps around the rims for extra security. Not trying to promote anyone, just throwing out my ideas. I think these are interesting. But, you gotta do what you think's best for the snake.

Personally, I prefer Animal Plastics if you're going with cages... but again, that's me.

[jglass38]

These clamp as you can see. I would think you could put a padlock on it... and use clamps around the rims for extra security. Not trying to promote anyone, just throwing out my ideas. I think these are interesting. But, you gotta do what you think's best for the snake.

Personally, I prefer Animal Plastics if you're going with cages... but again, that's me.

I appreciate the input. I have all AP right now so ill prob go that direction. I think the 4 foot will work fine.