boa cages

[Serpens]

I'm currently in the process of finalizing some designs for a boa cage. I'm hearing several things about size and vents, and also had some questions about doors, so I figured I'd ask. I'm planning on building a cage for an adult boa, as I already have a good design for the juvies (basically the same thing in smaller dimensions), but I keep hearing some people say 4x2x1, 4x2x2, 5x2x1, and all the way up to 6x2x4. Should I start on a smaller cage and build a larger one if the animal outgrows a 4x2x1? I also want to be able to add some landscaping to give the snake some variety in landscape. I was also curious about venting, and how other people have done it. I've heard about the plastic pipe grates, available at home depot, I've seen designs using metal pipe grates, and others have used pegboard. Any suggestions? Also, has anyone found a good place to find tracks for sliding glass doors? It'll need to be able to accomodate 1/4 inch glass. Home Depot didn't actually have anything that I really liked, which surpised me. I was hoping for the plastic tracks that I've seen in other designs.

Thanks all in advance for your help. Any suggestions and pics would greatly be appreciated.

Serpens

[Bruin30]

...You will continue to hear different things, too... The constant that I kept hearing when I was working on mine was to assume that the boa may want to almost stretch all the way out. Do NOT, however, give them an enormous home while they're young-- My Climate problems (here in Boston, MA) are frustrating, and would cause even MORE stress on a small snake. I also hear that an enclosure too big can stress the young animal out.
My thread (right below yours, at this moment,) contained some great ideas from a member for size re. Climate control, and if I could, I'd prob. take his advice. Say... big enough to be a showpiece (we all love to show them off, right??) but small enough not to kill you (or the snake) when you try to nail the heat & humidity levels. Perhaps 2.5-3 feet high by 5 long, by 2-3 wide. Remember: you'll need to fit the big wading pool in there on the floor, eventually. Make sure you plan for THAT width, too, AND room for the critter to move around it.

(Don't ask ME about substrate or heating, that's for sure!!) :-)

Good luck.

[Serpens]

haha...I'll remember to direct my substrate questions elsewhere :-)

Thanks for the info...I'll try tweaking my design.