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Old 12-08-2011, 11:07 AM   #1
MurdocksReptiles
setting up cage for a boa

so ive done some research on setting up a cage and come up with 75-85 as the average temp wanted for boas.
does that seem right to you guys.

im running a 60w red light and a 15w 8x12 zilla heat pad on the bottom of my 20x10x12 cage and coming up with about 82-84 on the zoo-med heat strip in the back. hoping its more like 78 or so in his hideout but no way of knowing?

heres a picture

my question is if you guys think thats an appropriate temp for the little guy.
and should the little den hideout thing he goes into be the coldest place in the cage? and then the basking rock the hottest?

oh and also curious what you guys think about upgrading cage size.

i plan on building a 42x24x12 inch box for him soon. but curious if hes actually better off in the smaller cage for now..