This is related to my regurgitation thread but I feel that topic should be left to itself and still addressed. I'm just starting this thread to keep as a "update thread" on how my Boa does with it's new setup.
Although I still stand by the notion that my set up was ideal for my current Cay Caulker's Boa, I began to agree that a terrestrial type setup would be the better option as of now regarding my Boa's problems. I actually went out today and got him a 10 gallon zilla terrarium. Heat pad (6"x8") hooked up to helix thermostat. Thermal gradient is the same as the arboreal set up, only now it goes from left to right instead of top to bottom. Three sides of the enclosure are taped with black paper and I would say about a little more than half the screen top is covered to retain heat and humidity. I still put a custom perch on there so she can climb if she wants, and at night I will be leaving a low wattage(25 watt) night light to keep ambient temperatures up. Don't worry the 25 watt bulb only raises the temperature a few degrees. Two small hides at the warm spot, one small hide at the cool spot with foliage and branches for furniture and additional security. I will get her a pinkie mouse tomorrow and see how she does. As of right now she is hiding in her warm hide.
Aaron_S although we are having a lengthy argument in the other thread just know that I still take your advice into consideration. I just feel as though you have not proven my previous set up to be less than ideal for the snake( or to even be considered bad husbandry
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