Rainbow boa terrarium questions

[soad]

So currently I have my brb in a sterlite tub which works great for keeping humidity and heat. But I would like to get an actual plastic terrarium that works just as well but looks a little nicer than a plastic tub. Any suggestions on brands or a website I could check out? Obviously no screen tops.

[sharthun]

Originally Posted by soad

So currently I have my brb in a sterlite tub which works great for keeping humidity and heat. But I would like to get an actual plastic terrarium that works just as well but looks a little nicer than a plastic tub. Any suggestions on brands or a website I could check out? Obviously no screen tops.

Here are some popular PVC cages :

Animal Plastics
http://www.apcages.com/home/

Pvccages
Snake Cage and Reptile Cage at PVC Cages | PVC Cages: For Healthier and Happier Snakes and Reptiles

Constrictors Northwest
Constrictors Northwest

[soad]

Have you had any experiences with these? Or heard anything about them?

[soad]

Originally Posted by soad

Have you had any experiences with these? Or heard anything about them?

V422 Vision cage

[sharthun]

Originally Posted by soad

Have you had any experiences with these? Or heard anything about them?

All great cages. Hold humidity well and easy to heat and clean. I personally like animal plastics. I have 3 t10 's and love them. I'm not crazy about vision cages, they are good at holding humidity but the plastic they are made of isn't very thick.

[soad]

Originally Posted by sharthun

All great cages. Hold humidity well and easy to heat and clean. I personally like animal plastics. I have 3 t10 's and love them. I'm not crazy about vision cages, they are good at holding humidity but the plastic they are made of isn't very thick.

So those are pretty good with holding heat and humidity as well? Would flex watt work good with those? I've been trying to look at those but from all of my computers it says the server is down when I try to enter the website.

[sharthun]

Originally Posted by soad

So those are pretty good with holding heat and humidity as well? Would flex watt work good with those? I've been trying to look at those but from all of my computers it says the server is down when I try to enter the website.

Yes you can use heat tape but i recommend radiant heat panels. I have 5 of the 40 watt Reptile Basics RHP'S.

RBI Radiant Heat Panels

[soad]

Originally Posted by sharthun

Yes you can use heat tape but i recommend radiant heat panels. I have 5 of the 40 watt Reptile Basics RHP'S.

RBI Radiant Heat Panels

So where do you place those? Do they heat the floor well? And also do they affect the humidity at all?

[sharthun]

Originally Posted by soad

So where do you place those? Do they heat the floor well? And also do they affect the humidity at all?

Radiant Heat Panel FAQ: Reptile Products You Can Trust | Reptile Basics Inc

You mount them inside on the ceiling of your enclosure. No issues with humidity.

[SnoopySnake]

In my experience the radiant heat panels dried the air out a bit but not nearly as much as a lamp. Depending on your ambient temps I personally would go with flex watt or an ultratherm heat mat for a rainbow boa.

[sharthun]

Originally Posted by SnoopySnake

In my experience the radiant heat panels dried the air out a bit but not nearly as much as a lamp. Depending on your ambient temps I personally would go with flex watt or an ultratherm heat mat for a rainbow boa.

I was hoping snakesitter would chime in. He's a RB expert. I would think you would want some cypress mulch or substrate that would hold moisture and not mildew or rot.

[SnoopySnake]

Originally Posted by sharthun

I was hoping snakesitter would chime in. He's a RB expert. I would think you would want some cypress mulch or substrate that would hold moisture and not mildew or rot.

He probably will, lol.. Yes cypress mulch is really good for rainbow boas, and sphagnum moss.. I personally use soil covered in eco earth because I have a bioactive enclosure. Heat mats also do a really good job putting moisture from the substrate into the air which is why I think it's better for a rainbow boa

[sharthun]

Originally Posted by SnoopySnake

He probably will, lol.. Yes cypress mulch is really good for rainbow boas, and sphagnum moss.. I personally use soil covered in eco earth because I have a bioactive enclosure. Heat mats also do a really good job putting moisture from the substrate into the air which is why I think it's better for a rainbow boa

Yeah I agree! I don't keep any RB's. All mine are colubrids. Although, my black milk has a moist hide filled with damp sphagnum moss.

[Snakesitter]

Originally Posted by sharthun

I was hoping snakesitter would chime in.

Will not!

Er... ;-)

I use Boaphile Plastics enclosures, but any plastic enclosure will work fine. Aim for at least six square feet of floor space, unless you plan to move up in sizes as the animal grows.

For heat, either undercage or RHPs work best. In either case, make sure you pair it with a solid thermostat for your and the animal's safety.

For humidity, limiting ventilation is key. Make sure you have limited air exchange (otherwise your humidity will leak out), use a large flat waterbowl to maximize evaporation, choose moisture-retaining but mold-resistant substrate (top choices are coco husk, orchid bark, and eco earth), and add a moist sphagnum moss hide.

I hope this helps!

[soad]

Originally Posted by Snakesitter

Will not!

Er... ;-)

I use Boaphile Plastics enclosures, but any plastic enclosure will work fine. Aim for at least six square feet of floor space, unless you plan to move up in sizes as the animal grows.

For heat, either undercage or RHPs work best. In either case, make sure you pair it with a solid thermostat for your and the animal's safety.

For humidity, limiting ventilation is key. Make sure you have limited air exchange (otherwise your humidity will leak out), use a large flat waterbowl to maximize evaporation, choose moisture-retaining but mold-resistant substrate (top choices are coco husk, orchid bark, and eco earth), and add a moist sphagnum moss hide.

I hope this helps!

What would be an appriate sized ap cage? If it's not bad for the snake I would like to get a cage that will Be a good size for an adult. She is currently 4 months old. And I was considering the radiant heat panel if that's a good choice. Also is there a light you can get that won't emit heat or lower the humidity of the cage. To top it off any suggestions on a reasonably priced thermostat to use? I currently use a zilla. Once again thank you all for your help she is currently doing great and is being taken care of well but I would like to get her a cage that is good to look at and equipment that is easier to control temps and humidity