best way to set up basking for my boa?

[sammiebammie]

any tips of what the best way to set viv up for a boa thanx

[JOHNTLR1000]

what heater you using? che etc.

[alexisa]

get a big viv........6' and fit an AHS heater at one end...pointing to the other end (not at the glass)
job done...
Put water bowels either end..........a smaller one at the warm end and a larger one (washing up bowel) about a foot away from the AHS .
Fit climbing branches and maybe a shelf and you are sorted my friend

[sammiebammie]

won't a 6" b too big??? as the one am gettin is only a Nov 08

[sammiebammie]

Originally Posted by JOHNTLR1000

what heater you using? che etc.

i haven't got the stuff yet....just need general advice to help me with the whole set up before i go collect my lil beuty thanx

[PrimalUrges]

Originally Posted by sammiebammie

won't a 6" b too big??? as the one am gettin is only a Nov 08

Start it off in a 36" viv (3ftx1x1) if its only a little 'un (will last until its about 4 ft). I would suggest:

• a 100w ceramic heat bulb
• a bulb guard and
• microclimate B1 thermostat.
• Water bowl,
• 2 hides, one for the hot end, one for the cool end
• Substrate (I use fine chipped orchid bark because it retains moisture, so is good for humidity, and they like to burrow in it from time to time).
• Something sturdy to climb on (optional but I would recommend it)
• some rats

As you upgrade the size you will probably have to get a more powerful bulb, but the stat and guard should last you for a long time.

Job done!

[casper1963]

Originally Posted by alexisa

get a big viv........6' and fit an AHS heater at one end...pointing to the other end (not at the glass)
job done...
Put water bowels either end..........a smaller one at the warm end and a larger one (washing up bowel) about a foot away from the AHS .
Fit climbing branches and maybe a shelf and you are sorted my friend

spot on nice set up by the way alexisa