![]() It is strongly recommended not to feed live animals as they may injure the snake. Sometimes birds (chicks, quails) and hares can also be given. The usual snakefood is a frozen rat or mouse that is thawed and warmed before feeding. The size of the food and the frequency of feeding depend on the age and size of the animal. The temperature of the heat sources must be regulated by a thermostat to prevent the animal from burning. In addition, it is wise to check the terrarium temperatures once a day, for example with an infrared hand thermometer. ![]() To measure the temperature, there must be at least 2 thermometers inside the terrarium - one in the warm corner and one in the cool corner. There are many cases where an animal has suffered burns while lying on them. There must always be a safety net to prevent the animal from burning itself. Heat cable - convenient to bend as needed. Heat tape - a thin material that is available in different lengths and widths. Heat mat - a mat placed under the terrarium. There are different options to get the right temperature. This can lead to a potentially fatal respiratory illness! The temperature in the terrarium must never fall below 22 degrees. The snake will adjust its temperature - it will move to the warm or cold spot as needed. In addition, the boa must have a warm spot with a temperature of 32-34 degrees. The ambient temperature in the terrarium should be 26-30 degrees celsius. The right warm temperature is vital for a boa. Create your own personal tropical corner! For example, various tree branches, artificial plants, caves, etc. In addition to hiding places, the terrarium should have a lot of material between which the boa can crawl, hide and investigate. There must be at least two hiding places, one in the warm corner of the terrarium and the other in the cold corner. Caves sold in animal shops are also suitable for this purpose, as well as homemade nests (for example, a flower pot or a plastic bowl with a hole for entering and without sharp edges). As a nocturnal animal, boas like to hide during the day. The branches can then be heated in an oven or sauna to remove potentially dangerous bacteria. It is important to remove small sharp branches that could harm the animal. It is possible to buy already prepared tree branches or make them yourself. Therefore, it should also be possible in the terrarium. As mentioned above, boas like to climb in the wild. In other words, as the animal grows, the water tank should be replaced with a larger one.Ĭlimbing trees. Since many boas also like to swim during shedding, the water bowl should be large enough to accommodate the animal. Although we often do not notice this, snakes also drink water (more often after eating). The terrarium must have a container of fresh water. Change the entire terrarium bedding once a month. ![]() Cleaning is easy - remove dirty substrate when faeces are detected. The bottom of the terrarium should be completely filled with bedding so that the animal can hide under it if desired (the depth should be a few centimeters). Coniferous bedding (pine, spruce, cedar) must not be used - toxic! ![]() Reptile substrate from pet shops (reptile bark), the most common of which are coconut fiber (Coco Husk, Coco Soil) and aspen, can be used as bedding for an adult animal. It is easy to clean and replace and you can monitor the digestion of your animal. For young animals, paper towels can be used instead of a substrate. ![]()
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