amazon question

[madison.s]

hi i have two female amazon tree boas one is 3 feet long and the other is 5 feet long can i put them in the same tank the tanks is 23 inchs high and 13 inchs wide and 17 inchs long is that big enought for them? and will the bigger one kill the smaller one?.any help would be greatful.

[Zoe]

I wouldn't keep them together, a tank that size seems a little small even for just one adult. I'd also move away from a tank, they aren't suitable for arboreal snake species. You should look into getting some custom cages made, that way you can two of good sizes or one big one, and have good humidity and air flow.

Zoe

[madison.s]

how about a tank thats 2 feet high by 18 inchs wide by 3 feet long?

[Zoe]

not enough height. You could probably keep one in there if you stood it so it was 3 ft high, but i reiterate - Tanks are not suitable for arboreals. There is no cross ventilation, so the air is stagnant, and it's very difficult to keep the humdiity and the right level.

Zoe

[madison.s]

ok do you have pic ofthe cage what you keep your snake in?

[snakeman]

I'm afraid that you lack intelligence. I have been keeping Amazon and Emerald Tree Boas in aquariums since 1968 without any problems. I think you should do more research on tree boas before you are qualified to express your opinions on keeping Amazons or Emerald Tree Boas.

[Beardonicus]

I'm afraid you lack any courtesy, snakeman. I don't care how long you've been doing anything.......glass tanks do not make suitable cages for arboreal snakes for the above-mentioned reasons. Sorry.

[bulls eye ball]

ok i would like someone to show me a care sheet that saids that you can not put a tree boa in a tank and come on he's been doing it since 1968 and hasn't lost a snake yet.

[Beardonicus]

The dude is probably lying.......its common knowledge among those who know arboreals that glass tanks do not provide the ideal habitat for tree boas. You definitely CAN put one in a glass tank but it won't work as well as the other alternatives and you'll probably end up with some health problems along the way.

[Piers]

Well I know lots off people who keep there tree boas and pythons in 15 and 20 gallon tanks with no problems. As for two snakes I'd avoid that for a few reasons, 1 feeding can be a problem as well as cleaning. If you have two males they might fight and if one gets sick the other is more likely to too.
If you stick with a glass tank make sure the lid is a good screen one and that should be fine for ventalation.
Piers

[madison.s]

thanks alot piers i'v asked a lot of people that own tree boas and they said that it's ok to put tree boas in to tanks and these people have had them for years and have breed them and didn't just read books on them.

[BoidKeeper]

We've been keeping tree boas longer then we've had vision cages or front opening cages. In the begining all there was was glass tanks. I've kept my ETB in one and my ATBs. Do I think it is the best thing, no, but is it bad for them and will they die in one, no.
Trevor

[Beardonicus]

The problem with glass tanks is humidity regulation......its almost impossible to do so unless you cover the top with something, then you run the risk of having stagnant ait and mold/bacteria growth......its simple.....glass tanks do not make THE BEST cages for arboreals......do what you wish with your animals, but this is not the most effective way to go about it.

[madison.s]

DO YOU KNOW OF ANYONE THAT SELLS OR BUILDS CAGES FOR TREE BOAS?

[Beardonicus]

Yes, there are quite a few cages out there suitable for tree boas.........rubbermaids, BARRS cages, Vision cages, Boaphile cages, acrylic cages......the list goes on. I just don't consider glass tanks to be on that list.