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Boa or python ?

The BCL are not a locale, they are an entirely different, distinct sub-species.
Boa Constrictor Longicauda.

I advise against pursuing other sub-species unless one of them truly fixates you.

The variety is astonishing
 
Kokopelli said:
The BCL are not a locale, they are an entirely different, distinct sub-species.
Boa Constrictor Longicauda.

I advise against pursuing other sub-species unless one of them truly fixates you.

The variety is astonishing
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I still love both of my BCL,s and I did Know they are a totally different sub species but wrote something different sorry.
 
If you get a proper enclosure and not a "tank", humidity is almost never an issue. PVC and Melamine enclosures hold both heat and humidity much better than glass (especially glass with a screen top). Also, with a proper enclosure comes proper heating, which also helps with humidity as radiant heat panels and various under sources of heat don't dry out the air, unlike bulbs and ceramic heat emitters.

If, for some extremely wonky reason (there are people in AZ and CA who don't have humidity problems) humidity is truly an issue, then switching substrate to something more humidity friendly and or increasing the water supply size and or a light misting once a day or two are options. But again, with a proper enclosure, hitting the 50%-60% mark most Boas thrive in shouldn't be a problem.

Also, since this is my first post in this thread... My vote is for the Boa. After adopting my friends red tail, they have become my favorite species overall. If the size is off-putting, then you could look into smaller Boas (you already mentioned the Rosy, which is gonna be one of my next purchases).
 
Thanks mate but see wen u say misting is tht ok with spray bottle ?


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Yeah. Naturally make sure the bottle is clean, and make sure to use fresh water. Should be fine. Misting really should be a last resort as it will more often than not lead to more problems than it resolves.
 
Ok mate thanks i was looking at boamaster , boaphile and animal plastics for a good boa cage. !


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Depending on what you end up going with for a snake, I'd have to throw out Constrictors Northwest as a caging option too. They have a real nice 5' that is ideal for most Boas. I personally feel that 4' is just a bit too small for full grown adults, but cost and shipping on 6' is absurd. With CNW's 5' option you get a bit more room (almost perfect amount) without the extra shipping overhead. Other than the CNW 5', I'm a fan of Animal Plastic's T10 or T20 if budget permits.
 
Will check tht out dude thanks
Would this be ok for a baby boa ?
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The dimensions will work for a baby for a little bit. That specific model number is actually slightly larger than the tubs many use for hatchlings in their racks. That's a lot of ventilation though, which *might* make it difficult to maintain consistent temperatures and humidity. Shouldn't be much of an issue though.
 
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