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 #739556


Boa kid
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 Cage size question..

Hello..
im thinking about ordering a cage from boapile plastics..
i was gunna get a 6x2 but i dont know about the height ither 11.5 or 17.5
which height is best..?
speck doesnt climb much so he wouldnt really use the extra height..
would it be ok if i just got the 11.5?
sorry for all the questions..
-boakid



04/14/06  11:11am

 #739655


Thyroidless
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   Message To: Boa kid   In reference to Message Id: 739556


 Cage size question..

I know a lot of people use 11.5" without a problem, but if your boa is very large a taller cage may make it more convenient for you to remove her from the cage. Also, i’ve heard that taller cages are better for breeding in (so theres enough headspace for both the male and the female when they’re together. Hope this helps!
04/14/06  12:48pm

 #739813


Boa kid
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   Message To: Thyroidless   In reference to Message Id: 739655


 Cage size question..

for one thing its a boy lol
and im not breeding him..
its ok tho..we all make mistakes lol



04/14/06  02:53pm

 #739851


Thyroidless
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   Message To: Boa kid   In reference to Message Id: 739813


 Cage size question..

lol, well then i think 11.5 would be fine! we have a large female and opted for the 17.5 model to help us get her in and out more easily, but with a less bulky male i don’t think it’ll ever be problem.
04/14/06  03:25pm

 #740036


Boa kid
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   Message To: Thyroidless   In reference to Message Id: 739851


 Cage size question..

ok thanks
04/14/06  05:42pm

 #740279


Garet
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   Message To: Boa kid   In reference to Message Id: 740036


 Cage size question..

i would get the 17.5, i mean the 11.5 gives him absolutely NO climbing space. thats like you haveing 6 foot cielings throughout your house. and remember boas do like to climb sometimes
04/14/06  08:58pm

 #740320


Boa kid
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   Message To: Garet   In reference to Message Id: 740279


 Cage size question..

i think im gunna get a 5’ 2’ 17.5"
reason is because i take him out for like 2 houres a day so he is out all the time..
plus im gunna put lots of things for him to do in ther so he dont get boared like branches,decorations and stuff like that
would that be ok..
04/14/06  09:37pm

 #740371


Munkyboy
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   Message To: Boa kid   In reference to Message Id: 740320


 Cage size question..

I have both sizes (height wise) of the Boaphile plastic enclosures. I’d say go with the 17" height, because when he gets big, it is difficult or impossible to remove larger hides while they are in them with the shorter ones. This is the voice of experience.



04/14/06  10:16pm

 #740731


Boa kid
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   Message To: Munkyboy   In reference to Message Id: 740371


 Cage size question..

lol ok i think ill do they..
would a 5’ 2’ 17.5" work for an adult male?
04/15/06  09:26am

 #741099


Razeraze
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   Message To: Boa kid   In reference to Message Id: 740731


 Cage size question..

Sorry, No Message.
04/15/06  03:55pm

 #741344


Thyroidless
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   Message To: Boa kid   In reference to Message Id: 740731


 Cage size question..

a 5’2’17.5" would be adequete for a male, i believe. we house our male in that sized cage, hes 2 and currently 3.5 feet and it is plenty of room for him, and leaves plenty of room for him to grow. Of course, bigger is always better if you have the room and can afford it.



04/15/06  07:30pm

 #741452


Boa kid
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   Message To: Thyroidless   In reference to Message Id: 741344


 Cage size question..

yes but i take him out all the time...for like 2 hours a day..as with all my snakes they are always held..
and when i put them back they dont wanna go back in so i let them stay out untill they decide to go in..
so a 5 foot i think is ok im just makeing sure..
-boakid
04/15/06  08:58pm

 #742129


Razeraze
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   Message To: Boa kid   In reference to Message Id: 741452


 Cage size question..

they don’t want to go back because they are not happy in their cage. my boa gets handled all the time but as soon as she gets near the cage she goes in with out a problem. remember boas are nocturnal so they will want to be out or exercise at night probably when you are a sleep. mine wakes me up around 11:00pm-2:00 am crawling all over her cage. especially on the plexi glass in front.

just do what you can to try and keep the snake happy/healthy and active.
04/16/06  11:00am

 #742265


Coheed and cambria
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   Message To: Razeraze   In reference to Message Id: 742129


 Cage size question..

hey raze what is your rtb holdiong on to on the inside....i cant figure it out
04/16/06  12:42pm

 #742513


Razeraze
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   Message To: Coheed and cambria   In reference to Message Id: 742265


 Cage size question..

her back end is on the top shelf, wedged between the log and the wall of the cage. sometimes she just scales up the plexiglass from the bottom to the top of the cage. i wish i could build her one taller so she couldn’t reach the top from the ground. oh well perhaps when we move she can have a bigger enclosure.
04/16/06  03:59pm

 #742565


Coheed and cambria
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   Message To: Razeraze   In reference to Message Id: 742513


 Cage size question..

ok thanks for explaining that...teh cage looks good
04/16/06  04:29pm

 #742775


Boa kid
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   Message To: Coheed and cambria   In reference to Message Id: 742565


 Cage size question..

OK thatnks raze,
i think my snake are happy..i spoil them lol..
ill try and get a 6 footer but if i cant ill just go with the 5’ 2’ 17"
Rze can you get a full picture of the enclosure?
04/16/06  06:53pm

 #744047


Razeraze
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   Message To: Boa kid   In reference to Message Id: 742775


 Cage size question..

here are some moreLink go through the albums you will find many pictures. the album with the albino alligator has many pics from a zoo but at the end there are many pics of the cage.

hope that helps.
04/17/06  01:39pm

 #744593


Boa kid
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   Message To: Razeraze   In reference to Message Id: 744047


 Cage size question..

Hey raze how do you clean your boas tank?
i would sugest useing bathroon tileing so you can give it a good clen once in a while and it will be easy..
i might build a cage out of wood then in the inside put bathroom tileing..
-boakid



04/17/06  06:07pm

 #744620


Razeraze
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   Message To: Boa kid   In reference to Message Id: 744593


 Cage size question..

the base is covered in thick plondliner. it is easy to clean.
04/17/06  06:15pm

 #744657


Boa kid
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   Message To: Razeraze   In reference to Message Id: 744620


 Cage size question..

ok i just didnt know how u cleaned..
and do you feed in your cage?
thats not a good idea because eerytime you put your hand in there she smalls rabbit and theres a nice warm hand which is lunch,,lol
unless you not haveing a problem with it..
04/17/06  06:30pm

 #744691


Razeraze
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   Message To: Boa kid   In reference to Message Id: 744657


 Cage size question..

i feed in the cage. i also go in the cage all the time. so she never knows when she is being fed/ being taken out /or having her cage cleaned. i also have a good pair of welding gloves for when she seems a little fiestier than normal or hungry.

the blue ones are usually for the snake.
04/17/06  06:44pm

 #744746


Herp crazy
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   Message To: Razeraze   In reference to Message Id: 744691


 Cage size question..

Quick quistion for you boa kid? The whole feeding in the enclosure thing, do you have any first hand experience? I have noticed nothing but a stronger feeding response when I feed my snake in his enclosure because he feels secure. You shouldn’t have a promblem as long as you dont feed live and you don’t smell like a potential prey item when entering the enclosure. My boa has been eating in his cage for 7 months and I havn’t really noticed an agression promblem. Another reason it can cause them to bite more in the enclosure is if you don’t open the enclosure execpt when feeding.
04/17/06  07:02pm

 #745661


Boa kid
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   Message To: Razeraze   In reference to Message Id: 744691


 Cage size question..

wouldnt you need the thick ones for the moniters?
04/18/06  08:35am

 #745740


Razeraze
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   Message To: Boa kid   In reference to Message Id: 745661


 Cage size question..

they’re both the same type of gloves just different colors and the red ones have jean pant legs sewed to them to avoid nails.
04/18/06  10:18am

 #746342


Treeman
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   Message To: Razeraze   In reference to Message Id: 745740


 Cage size question..

Boa Kid, I would go with the taller tank if there is not much more in price. I am sure you are not planning on breeding and like everyone said, it will be much easier to take him out once he gets big. I have a 6x2x2 for my boa and she loves it. Plus I do not plan on breeding so for display purposes it is better to have the higher cage. I got mine from Animal Plastics. They have great cages and very good prices.
04/18/06  05:20pm

 #746360


RyoFlex
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   Message To: Treeman   In reference to Message Id: 746342


 Cage size question..

Nice Boa!!!!

~Ryo~



04/18/06  05:25pm

 #746654


Boa kid
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   Message To: RyoFlex   In reference to Message Id: 746360


 Cage size question..

Thatnks guys but im not ordering one anymore,
me and my dad already got started on a 6x2x2 melmanine cage,its not compleatley done yet..were putting slideing glass doors on the front..although the glass isnt that thick,its only 2 mm ...is that to skinny?
heres some pics of the cage sofar.


*Boakid*



04/18/06  07:45pm

 #746672


RyoFlex
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   Message To: Boa kid   In reference to Message Id: 746654


 Cage size question..

I think that will turn out to be a really nice enclosure The glass shouldn’t be too skinny. They are strong muscular snakes. I think if it really layed into the glass it could break it but I’m not sure. Make sure you get a lock and key for it! They can slide them open easily.

~Ryo~



04/18/06  07:58pm

 #746685


Boa kid
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   Message To: RyoFlex   In reference to Message Id: 746672


 Cage size question..

thanks ryo,
i dont really think the glass will be a problem...i might get some quarter inch plexiglass instead...
*Boakid*
04/18/06  08:02pm
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