Nice lookin' boa ya got there.


I edited the post to provide a link since the image was too wide for the forum tables. Try to keep pics at a maximum of 800px wide.

As for the rest of your questions, BP's need a gradient of 92-94 warm side...and 82-84 cool side...ideally. You really don't want it to drop below 80. You DON'T need a different gradient for nighttime, for any of these species...unless you have specific plans to breed this year. I'll let others with more experience on boas and corns to weigh in on their specific requirements.

All snakes (so far as I know) need a "daytime" and a "nighttime" cycle....meaning...they need some light during the day...and darkness at night. The regular lighting you would use for any room of the house is fine...no need for special "sun lamps." Unless someone is using racks with totally opaque tubs, plenty enough light gets through them to provide "daylight."