Arcadia's T5 6% bulb is a great place to start (though the strength of the bulb is always enclosure height dependent).Īny UVB will require replacing after around 6 - 12 months (lifespan bulb and brand dependent) as after this period, the UV will no longer be emitted sufficiently, even if it seems the bulb is still glowing. UVB will promote better general health and well being as well as create a more natural setting for your snake. Common Boas would also naturally be exposed to UVB, and it is highly recommended that this included in your vivarium. During the night, you can allow your vivarium to drop to around 15C - this mimicking the drop in temperature that would naturally occur in the wild. Temperatures can be monitored with accurate digital thermometers. A basking temperature of around 32C should be maintained during the day, with cooler areas around 22-25C - which will enable your snake to regulate properly. Any heat source will need attaching to the relevant thermostat, to ensure the safety of the animal and prevent overheating. Ceramic heat mats will not be sufficient for such a large and arboreal habitat.
The Common Boa will require heating, which comes in the form of a basking bulb. Substrate choices for your Boa could include soil or forest floor beddings, and for better humidity upkeep and aesthetics you could also include moss and leaf litter. With 3ft of height, there is also a good opportunity for arboreal enrichment - which is a fantastic way for your snake to exercise and stretch even if arboreal behaviours diminish slightly with age. Additionally, a variety of plants, logs, cork pieces and rock can make the area look more natural as well as provide great stimulation and exercise for your snake.įor a more stimulating habitat, you could also move this decor around every now and then. Anything used will need to be sturdy, so permanent fixtures are a good option - for example, branches screwed into the sides of the enclosure. With such a large area, you will also need a large amount of decor to fill it. Remember these sizes are minimum requirements and any extra space will be beneficial. If your boa reached 6 - 7ft a minimum of 6 x 3 x 3ft should be prepared for, whereas larger individuals would require a space of at least 8 x 3 x 3ft. The enclosure should be designed around this and allow the snake to fully stretch out, thermo-regulate and get good quality exercise. An adult boa can range in size, with some individuals remaining 6 - 7ft in length (such as smaller males) while others can reach 10ft and even have potential to exceed this. The first thing to consider for a snake so large is whether you have adequate space for the enclosure, not just as a youngster but into adulthood also. In 'red-tail' boas, this feature is even more vivid, though commons are still an attractive species. Their tails are more prominent in colour and display more vivid yellow shades with red patterns outlined in black. They are typically a grey-tan in the majority of body colour with brown - burgundy patterns. Though normally nocturnal/crepuscular, they can additionally be found taking advantage of daytime basking and feeding opportunities. They can often be found amongst trees and vegetation as well as taking refuge in tree hollows or abandoned mammal burrows. They inhabit forest habitats and take on a semi-arboreal lifestyle - more so when they are young and diminishing with age and size. The Common Boa is a large species of snake originating from Central and South America.
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