Proper Cage Sizeing??..

[theweezel]

I dont yet have any snakes but its only a matter of time. I am hoping to get a Brazilian Rainbow Boa, but I want to make sure I have proper housing for it. Ive seen a lot for sale around the four foot lenght, So what size of enclosure is right for this size? Of all the things ive read, specific numbers seem to be missing and I dont want to assume anything.

[HeatherRose]

Brazilians rock!

For a rainbow of that size, an enclosure of about 1x2 feet or a little larger is adequate. Mine is about that size, and I'm looking to upsize soon. Rubbermaids are key to keeping these creatures. They need high humidity, 85%-90% as neonates and 80%-85% as they get older. A rubbermaid with holes for ventilation makes this easy to do.

Also, neonates are readily available. Check out your local shows and breeders.

Good luck!

[repticfreak7]

I never did understand how to heat a sweaterbox, does anyone want to help me out?

[HeatherRose]

A heat pad underneath.... just don't stick it to the bottom, *place* it underneath. Plugging it into a dimmer (and then plugging the dimmer into a wall) keeps it from getting too hot.

[theweezel]

Originally posted by HeatherRose
Brazilians rock!

For a rainbow of that size, an enclosure of about 1x2 feet or a little larger is adequate. Mine is about that size, and I'm looking to upsize soon. Rubbermaids are key to keeping these creatures. They need high humidity, 85%-90% as neonates and 80%-85% as they get older. A rubbermaid with holes for ventilation makes this easy to do.

Also, neonates are readily available. Check out your local shows and breeders.

Good luck!

thats perfect thanks HeatheRose. I just want to make sure about everything before i get into something. Right now cage sizing is my only real unknown:)

[repticfreak7]

A heat pad underneath.... just don't stick it to the bottom, *place* it underneath. Plugging it into a dimmer (and then plugging the dimmer into a wall) keeps it from getting too hot.

Would heat tape work? Wouldn't a heat pad or tape melt the plastic?

[theweezel]

Originally posted by repticfreak7
Would heat tape work? Wouldn't a heat pad or tape melt the plastic?

Im not sure about heat tape as a dont think its legal in Canada but heatpads are commonly used with quality plastic containers. as is my understanding.

[HeatherRose]

Plugging it into the dimmer, as I said, allows you to keep it at a lower temp. I use heat pads on all my rubbermaids and have never seen anything warped or melting.

Good luck with your future rainbow weezel :D

[Slannesh]

If it's hot enough to melt the plastic your herp will be long dead anyhow ;)

For a couple of animals or just a single cage i'd go with a heatpad.

If you're doing a rack or multiple cages heat tape is more efficent.

[theweezel]

Originally posted by Slannesh
If it's too hot to melt the plastic your herp will be long dead anyhow ;)

For a couple of animals or just a single cage i'd go with a heatpad.

If you're doing a rack or multiple cages heat tape is more efficent.

touche