Aquarium Size...

[tabastifur]

I am not really a huge snake keeper, but I am wondering...

How big of an aquarium(measurements) would I need for an adult Common Boa Male. Probaby 6-8 feet long. Or thereabouts...

[HetForHuman]

at least a 4x2x2 should be good for an adult boa.
you could go for 6 feet long but probably no needed.
im building a 4x2x2 for mine.

[vanderkm]

Our common boas are housed in wooden cages 6ft long X2ft X2ft. It gives them a good heat gradient and room to stretch out. An aquarium just wouldn't be practical for an adult and it is harder to maintian good conditions.

mary v.

[snakemann87]

Are you sure about that Vic. From my information there is no documented case of a boa ever killing a human. I am sure it was most likely a large Burmese or Retic.

[reptilez]

Interesting

[hip]

I personally like Glass because it is easy to clean does not hold bacteria to awfully bad.The down side is heat loss so one must insulate the back and sides and cover the top to an extent to keep heat in and also help humidity aswell.I would recomend tempered glass only just because of the sheer power of the Animals in question,I would look at somewere between 5-7 long 2-3 feet wide and 2-3 feet high(I like to make housing a bit bigger muself)



My 2 cents Canadian which is at a five year high!!!!!!!!



Peace


Hip

[Linds]

I agree with what Mary said, aquariums aren't really adequate for this species (as well as any moderate to high humidity snake). Not only can it be difficult to heat due to lack of insulation, but also it is absolutely impossible to maintain any kind of adequate ventilation (cross ventilation) while keeping up humidity levels. In order to increase humdity you need to cut off more air flow...and air can only go in from one way...the top :( Aquariums are best left to arid-environment animals or fish :)

[Mike177]

now the boy who died are you shure it wasent that kid in colorado?? like the realy short 14 year old?