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I'm looking for a boa species that could comfortably live in a 36x18x19 glass aquarium it's whole life. I would like a low humidity species. Without any extra work the humidity in the house & tank stay at about 30%. I would like a species that isn't too heavy bodied (lighter than a ball python) as I have some nice branches that I attached in the tank with aquarium sealant.

The tank currently houses my Ball Python, but I am planning on getting some Boaphiles and will transfer him over and need something to put in the tank. If there are no good species that fit my humidity requirements, I'd be willing to entertain a species that needs a higher humidity of about 55-60%. With some extra work (not much) I can get the humidity to consistently stay at this range.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks.
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0.0.1 Ball Python
1.0.0 Kenyan Sand Boa "Gimli"

that are lighter bodied than Ball Pythons include Rosy Boas, Rubber Boas, or Amazon Tree Boas. Rosy Boas and Rubber Boas stay pretty small but probably won't utilize the branches you provide much. They are both more of a ground species. Amazon Tree Boas might be more suited for what you are looking for because they are more arboreal. They stay pretty slender and don't get huge. Humidity shouldn't be a problem with the Rosy Boa or the Rubber Boa but you will have to lightly mist the Amazon Tree Boa ocassionally. Hope this helps.

Celia
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What comes to my mind for what your looking for is a Spotted Python. Sorry, I know this is not what your looking for, but it sure meets up to your requirements. Dave

Actually, I'm interested in boas or pythons. I've been trying to figure out the humidity requirements for a spotted but can't seem to find that out. I especially like the Cape York spotted. Any idea on the humidity aspect?

Thanks!
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0.0.1 Ball Python
1.0.0 Kenyan Sand Boa "Gimli"

spotted pythons are pretty cool I have a pair. they dont require alot of special attention.
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What humidity must a spotted be kept at?

Thanks - they do look really cool
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0.0.1 Ball Python
1.0.0 Kenyan Sand Boa "Gimli"

mine are kept between 40-50% humidity and around 78-83degrees. they look similar to a childrens python or a black-headed python but no black head.they are around 4ft.
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What do they weigh?
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0.0.1 Ball Python
1.0.0 Kenyan Sand Boa "Gimli"

snapped a quick pic. they are about a pound or so, i have never weighed them, this is a guesstimation. the tempers are good with them too.

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Beautiful snake! Thank you, I'll keep this species in mind.

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0.0.1 Ball Python
1.0.0 Kenyan Sand Boa "Gimli"

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I never did anything for humidity. I never sprayed the cages with water. I kept them @ 76 - 84. Always ate good & breed for me every year. Eggs are easy to incubate. You have to keep the egg substrate dryer than most reptile eggs.
I bought a male once, put him in with my female long enough to get his cage ready ( he arrived a dat early) ,when I came back (3 mins) they were locked up & had a good clutch of eggs that year. I even picked up my female while laying eggs.......didn't even try to bite. These are easy, good lil' snakes. They don't get, usually over 4 ft. Non agressive and can be feed adult mice, as adults, their whole lives.
dave @ East TN Reptiles