I have been selling boas since 1980, and it has been my experience as well as the experience of the many customers I have had that there is no such thing as too large an enclosure. Lots of my customers choose to start with a cage that will last a long time, some even starting with a six foot cage. As long as the cage is made to feel "natural" with hides (half logs or nice driftwood with silk ivy stapled to it so the snake can be semi-concealed) I have experienced no problems. It goes without saying that the proper temps must be provied. I always advise to remove the snake and feed it in a small rubbermaid so when feeding the snake is in close proximity to the meal. I think the large cage gives the baby plenty of room to explore and exercise, and that they can become just as familiar with a large cage environment, and feel secure in it, as a smaller cage.Works great for me and my customers, so come on....give them room.
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