Quote Originally Posted by bpkid
There is only one tub that your Boa can live in for it's whole life. I'm not sure where to find it, but it's huge. It is the VE series tube from Reptile Tubs.

The best way to go for a Boa is a plastic cage. You need a cage that is at least 4'x2'x2' for a male and a 5'x2'x2' for a female. It is preferred that you get a 6'x2'x2'. Taking in this boa is going to cost you alot in the long run. Are you prepared to buy this huge cage for $200+, feed it L rats and XL rats? Not to mention, you need a second person with you once the snake reaches around 6 ft. It is totally unsafe to handle a big snake by yourself. I'm pretty sure the 55 Gallon might be good for him now but they grow pretty rapidly and you will need that bigger cage pretty soon. If I were you, I'd get his cage, temperature, etc ready for him before he comes. I would take the boa in after I research alittle more. I'm not trying to be harsh or anything but I just hear of so many snakes getting taken in and their new owners getting rid of them once they get big. I'm not saying you would do that, but I just want you to know all you can before you take the snake in.

Good to know you ask before you get it. That is a very responsible thing to do. Good luck!!
you dont come off as harsh. reason I HAVE to take him in is he's leaving tomorrow overseas. its either me or to a pet store for free and by looking at the pet store here who has over 100 bp in 1 tank i would say it has a better chance with me. i already got the 55 gallon setup right now and temperatures are all rising. im supposed to get him at 12pm tomorrow. im pretty sure i can get temps just right in next 14 hours. as far as me buying a boaphile. yes id love 2. i love the look. i might not have the dinero right now but by the time the 4 foot grows out the 55gallon im sure i will have the funds for a boaphile. i already told my wife tax season im getting at least 2 boaphiles. i do love tubs cause they are WAY easy to clean and hold the temperatures. i dont have the problem with the 55 neither. only reason i switched my snakes to tubs right now is cause all they do is hide. friends come over and ask "whats in there, a frog?" i say no a snake but he's nocturnal. most people use tanks for "show", but mine never came out so i use the tub. i do have alot of stuff to fill the tank with. as EVERY person knows, when you first start out you buy WAY more junk then you need. I have soooo many different hides/water dish's/ logs/branch's/ rocks/aspen like 8 heat pads/subtrate.. plus the nonsense crap, in the tank humidifier/ lots of red basking bulbs/5 lamps/lamp holders/7 different type of screen lids. ive always wanted a snake and last tax season i used my share of the money to buy what i want... a snake... i believe i spent about 700 on everything. come to find out i spend about 650 more then i needed 2. we live and learn i guess. as far as rats.. i breed rats i got a bunch right now and mommies are about to pop the bread out the oven again! plus i have a reputable friend who has over 100 large rats thanks for your input though. well noted!