Building a terrarium for a rainbow boa

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Within the next month I am buying a Brazilian rainbow boa hatchling. I have a 29 gal aquarium set up for it now.

I am planning on building a wood terrarium 48" wide x 18" deep x 24-30" high. I want a glass door in front only and a screen strip on top only wide enough for a light and to let air flow in.

My reasoning for this thread is to get some suggestions on the type of wood I can use and the type of finish that can be used safely on the wood so not to affect the health of the boa in anyway.

Any additional suggestions or ideas are appreciated as well

Thanks!