Boa Rack Systems

[Simon]

Hi,

I dont want to sound daft or anything, but i asked on another forum and got a load of grief like I should know better... but I was trying to find out about keeping a BCI in a rack system.

I already have a rack system being built for my Royal Pythons, and wondered if a BCI would be at home in the same rack system. Does anyone else keep Boa's in a Rack system? My tubs are 3ft x 18" and 10" high. Would I be able to keep a BCC in this? And at what size would the snake need to be upgraded to a larger tub?

Just starting the research now... so depending on the answers I get on this thread will depend on whether or not i will keep looking.

Thanks!

	Boa Constrictor Constrictor Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constictor constrictor). Refers to "true" red tail boas such as the Guyana and Suriname locales.

	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[Rust316]

We keep all of our young BCCs in a rack system and they are doing great. Young BCCs thrive in a rack system for several reasons. First, a rack retains more humidity than an open top cage. You never have to mist. Second, it gives them plenty of privacy. Suriname BCCs stress very easy when they are young. A rack eliminates a potential source of stress for them. Third, they do better when they are young in smaller cages like a rack. I recommend a sweater box rack system for young BCCs. Make sure to controll the temps.

	Boa Constrictor Constrictor Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constictor constrictor). Refers to "true" red tail boas such as the Guyana and Suriname locales.

[garyl43]

I like music, but I don't know if I would build a rack system for my boa?

[Simon]

Hahahaha! Love the Emoticon too!!!!

[Simon]

Originally Posted by Rust316

We keep all of our young BCCs in a rack system and they are doing great. Young BCCs thrive in a rack system for several reasons. First, a rack retains more humidity than an open top cage. You never have to mist. Second, it gives them plenty of privacy. Suriname BCCs stress very easy when they are young. A rack eliminates a potential source of stress for them. Third, they do better when they are young in smaller cages like a rack. I recommend a sweater box rack system for young BCCs. Make sure to controll the temps.

If I have 3ft tubs though.... what size would you suggest an upgrade?

	Boa Constrictor Constrictor Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constictor constrictor). Refers to "true" red tail boas such as the Guyana and Suriname locales.

[cherrykasper]

Boas can stay in 3ft tubs until 5ft long, max. A general rule of thumb is the boa should be no longer than 2x longer than the tub. However, in a 3ft x 18in tub, they have less space across than a general 2ft that larger plastic cages usually offer.

Sorry if all that is confusing, but your 3ft tubs can hold a 5ft boa. At that point, I'd say it's pretty crucial to move them to a large cage.

[Rust316]

The Boaphileplastics site should provide some ideas of when to upsize.