Would this make a good home for a boa?

forza_inter · 07-03-11, 01:46 PM

Hey, so recently i've been thinking about what im going to do when my dumerils boa grows to its full size. I was at a pet store today and seen that 'Zilla' actually makes pretty big sized tanks. Up until I seen that today, I was just under the impression that down the road I would just have to have a wooden enclosure built.

So I was wondering if it was a good idea to keep a full sized dumerils boa in the 90 gallon, (L 48" x W 24" x H 18") tank?

i included a link so you guys can get an idea of what it looks like and how big it is....and i was also wondering (if this tank is fine)....would it be ok to put my 6 month old female in it? (obviously with a lot more hides because its a larger space for her)

http://www.zilla-rules.com/download/...name=01203.jpg

......all thoughts and opinions are welcome

TeaNinja · 07-03-11, 01:51 PM

eh, in my opinion, a wooden enclosure would hold heat and humidity better, as well as be more secretive. also if you need to move it in a truck or something wood doesn't shatter

here's my 4x2x2 for my adult male. (that was when i first brought it home, i have no idea why the guy had a band-aid on it lol)

Jay · 07-03-11, 02:00 PM

You can build a nice one your self, and cheap. This cost me 50 bucks to build.

TeaNinja · 07-03-11, 02:01 PM

i bought my 4x2x2 for 75$ and i didn't have to do anything lol. strangely enough i drove and bought it from Jhiggy69 a year or so back before he ever joined the forum lol.

Jay · 07-03-11, 02:14 PM

That's also another option. There are a lot for sale in your area for cheap.

forza_inter · 07-03-11, 02:49 PM

Cool...I think the wooden enclosures look nicer then glass tanks as well. Jay where would I look to find something like that in my area?

TeaNinja · 07-03-11, 02:57 PM

check around craigslist. you could even make a craigslist add saying you need wooden enclosures in your area and maybe someone will email you.

forza_inter · 07-03-11, 03:21 PM

I'll check it out...although I heard some bad things and stories about craigslist

Jenn_06 · 07-03-11, 03:40 PM

i like good old plastic cages, you dont have to be scared if its going to mold (if you did not seal it right)it keeps the humidity and temps where you want them. just great cages, your going to pay some money but i think its worth it.

forza_inter · 07-03-11, 08:53 PM

thats true too....with wooden enclosures mold and rotting would def be something to worry about.

but in regards to the size of the zilla tank....(48" x 24" x 18") would that size enclosure be good for an adult female dumerils?

Freebody · 07-03-11, 08:59 PM

How to build 4x2 enclosure for $100 - Redtailboa.net this wont mold or rot, and will hold high humidity, i build these for my snakes. for my carpets i build them 2 feet tall.

hope this helps

forza_inter · 07-19-11, 12:26 AM

been doing a lot of looking around and most of the enclosures in the listings i've found online look beat up and "over used".....i do however love the way pvc enclosures look, they have a very professional and sharp look to them....my only concern is that i would prefer to use a heat lamp and i have yet to find one capable for use with a heat lamp.

i also figured to play is safe and go with a 6'x2' instead of a 4'x2'....just in case she gets a little bigger then expected. too much room with plenty of hides cant hurt regardless right?

SnakeyJay · 07-19-11, 03:35 AM

A 6 footer may be a little big for your 6month dum...

forza_inter · 07-19-11, 08:51 AM

yea that was 1 of my bigger concerns man....i doubt i'll be getting one any time soon. i just really wanted to get her into the enclosure she'll be in for the rest of her life now, to get the stress of a big move for her out of the way....esp before she gets older and gets too used to her surroundings

SnakeyJay · 07-19-11, 10:30 AM

To be fair the added stress from a 12ft floor space may outway the benefit of having the move done now... Anyway good luck.