With any new pet reptile, it is best practice to quarantine them for 3-6 months after bringing them home, especially if you have other pet reptiles. Zoo Med ReptiTherm Under Tank Heater (U.T.H.).Zoo Med Repti Tuff Splashproof Halogen Lamp, 50w.To be effective, the thermostat probe must be placed inside the warm hide. Simply place a hide directly underneath the heat lamps, and if the heat lamps don’t get it to 86-88☏, even though the basking temperature is within range, add a heat mat connected to a thermostat under the hide, hidden under a 1-2” layer of substrate. This also means that it’s best practice to provide a warm hide for them to use when they want to be warm but don’t feel like basking in the open. The UVB lamp should be placed on the same side so it fully overlaps with the beams from the heat lamps.īoa constrictors are nocturnal, which means they are most active at night. To heat and light your boa constrictor’s terrarium appropriately, you will need the following equipment:īoth heat lamps should be placed on the right or left side of the terrarium, close together. Step 2: Arrange Your Lighting and Heating Equipment 4'x2'x2' (120 Gallon) PVC Reptile Enclosure.This can be as simple as construction paper or as elaborate as a 3D textured background. If your terrarium doesn’t have opaque sides, you will need to cover them with something to help your boa constrictor be comfortable in its environment.
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We prefer enclosures with a mesh top design, as they make it much easier to safely install heat and UVB lamps. This terrarium can be made from wood or PVC, but it should be front-opening and have plenty of ventilation for healthy airflow, whether in the form of a mesh top or side vents. Most boa constrictors can be housed in a 4'L x 2'W x 2'H enclosure for their first 2-3 years of life, depending on growth rate. Height is equal to or greater than half the snake’s expected adult length.Length and width are equal to or greater than the snake’s expected adult length.As a general rule, the absolute minimum enclosure size for a boa constrictor will fit these requirements: and need a terrarium that is appropriate for that size of snake.ĭue to the variation in size between different types of boa constrictor, it’s important to know exactly what species (or subspecies) of boa you have so you can predict its adult length and choose an appropriately-sized enclosure accordingly. Boa imperator is generally smaller and Boa constrictor is generally larger. Here’s our step-by-step guide to successfully setting up a boa constrictor terrarium so you and your beloved pet can enjoy many years together! Step 1: Choose the Right Terrariumīoa constrictors are semi-arboreal and capable of growing to 5-12’ long depending on subspecies/locality. Without an appropriate terrarium to live in, your new pet is likely to get sick and die. It may seem expensive to buy all of these supplies for “just a snake,” but they are essential to your pet’s survival. If you haven’t read our Boa Constrictor Care Sheet yet, read that first! Once you have a basic understanding of what your new pet needs from its habitat, you’re ready to start setting up a boa constrictor terrarium. They can’t simply live free-range with you in your home instead, they need a terrarium that has the right equipment in the right arrangement to create a usable environment that replicates the conditions of their native habitat. Boa constrictors aren’t like other types of pets that you may be more familiar with, such as dogs or cats. If you’re planning on getting a pet boa constrictor, then the first thing you need to do is set up an appropriate terrarium for it to live in.
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