I would get an AP for both. If your boa is a male, once it is mature, if it isn't now, it will likely rub its nose raw on the screen trying to get out looking for a mate. You don't have as much to worry about without a female, but I would still remove any ability for him to injure himself, and the current cage you described is a hazard in that department.



The Cable installed by AP in their cages is not inside the cage. It is snaked through a groove in the bottom panel. If you flip the cage over you can actually see it on the bottom. When you place the cage on a solid smooth surface there is a slight air space that allows some circulation around the cable. This is a good thing as any fully enclosed heating device has a higher chance of causing a fire. The cable is also designed for radiant heating in homes and as such I feel is the safest available for reptiles. Though as you mention, it will cost more to heat a cage using this than other methods. Though both RHP and Lights are high wattage to get the right temps.

You will also need to top quality thermostat, either Helix or Herpstat.
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• heating options - laurarfl, Sat Sep 29 13:52:38 2007
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