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hi, i have a cage that is 2.5x3x4ft tall i was woundering what type of snak would be best for this type of enclosure, right now i have a 9month old BRB which i'm thinkin of switching him to this cage when he's full grown but i am thinkin of also getting another snake for that cage, thanks
Zack

Beautiful Rainbow I love them, pricey though

I'm not sure if Rainbows utilize the height, it's certainly likely, but eh.. Possibly get some nice arboreal snake? Take advantage of the height, hang some branches.. make a sweet display tank, hehe.

If you have the funds and the patience, possibly start on Corallus Hortulanus? Gorgeous snakes, Although I understand some can be aggressive I know numerous cases of them being sweet and tame

However you do it, good luck.. and have fun with that Boa! Looks awesome.
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Thanks, yeah he cost me a pritty penny but well worth it it's about 31's now. Thanks for the input I would love to get a red and yellow gtp but i'm short on money and would like to read up on them a little more before i get one if i do, i was also thinkin a jungle carpet python

I've heard Emeralds and Green tree pythons are really fragile, or perhaps it was just the Emerald.. but in any case the Corallus are the Amazon tree boas
Beautiful things hehe.
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An amazon tree boa would be a good candidate, as long as you were willing to accept that it is a "show" snake, not a pet. The same is true of a Green Tree Python. They generally don't respond well to handling.

While the GTP is pricey, Amazon Tree boas aren't very expensive, (unless you hold out for one of the really bright ones). There are a couple of really good caresheets online about their care. They aren't as easy to keep as your BRB, but they are fairly hardy, if you spend some time on them.

They make a very interesting display animal and would fare will in that cage. Most other species would need more floor space than you can provide in that cage.
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Chris Harrison

ok, thanks for your input, the reason i asked is because i know most need more floor space then height and that was the mistake i made when i made it. i'll highly thinkg of your suggestions i do love the gtp's but like you said very pricy to get one i really want would most likely cast over $400 from what i've checked out but i'd also like to know your input on carpet pythons, i hear they like to have alot of vertical height as well
thanks

I have a jungle carpet and she likes her branches. I house her in an 80 gallon tank. It's more floor space then climbing but there is enough room for her to have branches and she uses them alot. She also likes the floor space so don't know if your cage would work for a JCP.
I debated on the green tree pythons but heard don't like handling so went with a JCP. she is docile with handling and doesn't require as much humidity as your rainbow boa.
Beautiful snake by the way!

Commonly called Brazilian rainbow boa, or BRB for short.
As with all Epicrates spp. they are arboreal, and will utilize the height of an enclosure, given you provide climbing and perching areas.

Jeff

Not certain why the body of the message I wrote wasn't included within my earlier post, but here goes again:
E. c cenchria are commonly known as Brazilian Rainbow Boas, or BRB for short.
As is the case with all Epicrates spp., they are arboreal and will utilize every bit of height you offer, should you include climbing opportunities and perches.
Keep in mind, these guys like it warm and humid.

Good luck,

Jeff

Jeff,

If you reread the original post, they were asking about what could go into that cage. They knew they had a BRB. That isn't why I felt inclined to reply, however.

I have to disagree your comment that all Epicrates are arboreal. A few species are (E. gracilis comes to mind) but most of them, including cenchria, are decidedly terrestrial. I have kept or cared for a variety of taxa of Epicrates (c. cenchria, c. maurus, chrysogaster, striatus) and they rarely, if ever, climbed.

In fact, in older literature, the Epicrates are often called "New World Ground Boas" for that very reason.

Chris
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Chris Harrison

Thanks Chris,

You're absolutely right!
I should know better then to do two things at one, as I am currently corresponding with my lab from a satellite location, and browsing the KS forums..
I was looking at the E. c cenchria, and had Corallus spp. on the brain.
I appreciate you bringing that to my attention.
As Chris mentioned, BRB’s are predominantly terrestrial, though I encountered several specimens taking up residence within trees while working in Boa Vista several years ago.

Jeff

Arent BRB semi-arboreal?? Ive heard that they are, but i could be wrong.
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My brb stays in his hide box just about the whole day maybe once every now and then late at night i see him roam around but never seen him try to go up any of the branches i have in there for him, but thanks for all the sugestions, i'll research all those species and the care sheets and see what would be best for me
Zack

Coastals or Jungle Carpets would work. If you're interested in Colubrids, a Tiger Rat snake would appreciate the height and make a great display snake.
Lora

A Green tree python!! They arent that difficult to care for if you meet a few specific requirements!! The handling thing is a stereotypre and most I have handled (except for biaks) are fine. Chondro are the coolest snakes ever!! If your interested in one buy the boo "The Complete Chondro" by Greg Maxwell because it has everything you ever wanted to know!!

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Zack,

Since I misinterpreted your original post, I figured I'd make a suggestion for the cage you described.
Have you considered one of the Candoia spp.? They are arboreal and C. c carinata (Papuan Tree Boa) remain quite small and very interesting, in my opinion anyhow.
While believed to be somewhat difficult to acclimate, captive produced specimens are quite hardy.
They are currently listed as CITES Appendix II, and therefore any captive husbandry projects regarding the species now, will prove beneficial for the future of this species in captivity.

Good luck,

Jeff