![]() We recommend feeding these every 7-14 days. You may change the size of their meal as they age from hopper to large mice, then moving into rats. For Boas we recommend Coco Mulch as a substrate.īaby boas start to feed on fuzzy mice for their first couple meals and move to hopper mice after that. You may decorate their enclosure as you please, decorations like foliage help with enrichment. You may use either an Under Tank Heater or basking lights to achieve proper heating. They need a basking temperature of 88-92 degrees with an ambient temperature of 78-85 and ~70% humidity. These boas need a solid hiding spot, water dish, and a basking spot. Babies can start in a 20 gallon tank and will grow into 6x2 enclosures (minimum) as adults. Though breeders keep some animals in rack systems, we do not recommend them for long term enclosures. Large adults may need larger food items such as rabbits, Guinea pigs, or similar sized food.Boas will use all the space you give them, vertical and horizontal as they are very good climbers. Adults will eat 1 appropriately sized rat per week. Juveniles will eat 2 adult mice or 1 rat pup per week. When choosing the proper sized food item for your snake select a mouse/rat that is the same size, or slightly bigger than the girth of your snake body. Zoo Med’s Corner Bowls are an excellent choice of water bowls for all snakes. Rodents provide snakes with the needed calcium and vitamins. ![]() Reptile carpet can be used as a safe, environmentally friendly and easy-to clean substrate.īoa Constrictors can be fed exclusively mice and rats throughout their lives we recommend frozen rodents only. This chamber will help your snake shed its skin as it grows. Provide moistened moss in a cave to create a humidity chamber. However, you still need to do your homework before you think about getting one for yourself. This species is beautiful, mellow, and has very straightforward care requirements. We recommend a substrate layer of 2.-3″ in depth. 5 Brazilian Rainbow Boas are an absolutely stunning snake that we recommend all the time. Fluorescent lamps can be used to illuminate your terrarium and create a natural day/night photoperiod.īoa Constrictors will do best on Aspen Snake Bedding, cypress mulch, Eco Earth or ReptiBark. However, many snakes receive UVB and sunlight in their natural habitat and there is new evidence that they benefit from UVB lighting in captivity. Snakes typically do not require UVB to meet their vitamin D requirements. An Under Tank Heater is essential to provide belly heat to your snake while it digests a meal. A thermometer will help you keep an eye on terrarium temperatures. By placing all the heating elements on one side of the cage, you will naturally provide the proper thermal gradient. A secure, lockable sliding-screen lid is required.Ĭreate a thermal gradient in your snake enclosure by placing a heat lamp and an Under Tank Heater on one side of the terrarium. Minimal cage size for adults should be 4’ x 2’x 1’. ![]() There are several cages that we carry to house adult boas. Adult Boas will need an enclosure that is no shorter than half the length of the snake. 40-60 gallon terrariums are an excellent choice for young boas. Neonates to juveniles (under 3’) can be housed in a 20-40 gallon terrarium. These tropical snakes are commonly bred in captivity and we recommend purchasing captive bred animals only. The friendly demeanor and attractive coloration have made the Red tailed boa one of the most sought after snakes in the hobby. These snakes can grow to a large but manageable size and are recommended only for keepers willing to provide adequate space for adults. ![]() The common name Red tailed boa refers to one of many types of boas found throughout Central and South America. Red tailed boa is among the most common and well known species of snakes kept as pets. ![]()
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