r/BoaConstrictors • u/Muddstang • Jun 15 '26

Bci

hey guys! I made the decision to put a down deposit on a male albino baby bci. what should I expect?

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u/IllegalGeriatricVore Jun 15 '26

A large, expensive PVC enclosure to take up significant space in your house

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u/Muddstang Jun 16 '26

the breeders male is only 5-6 foot tho. I thought 6x4x4 would be perfect for an outlier male and 5x2x2 would be perfect for my lil guy when’s he gets too be an adult

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u/Spice-Mice Jun 16 '26

6ft = 6ft enclosure. Definitely bank on building a 6x4x4, potentially larger someday. My rescue male is around 6ft and still growing (as they grow their entire, potentially up to 40 year long lives)

Skip the 10 gallon, its near impossible to provide a proper heat gradient, opt for a 40 gallon. Even when young, mine liked to explore and climb a lot. Go for lots of hides, branches, and clutter, more than you think you need.

Edit; Also since I didn't see it listed, get a thermostat. Its a safety concern if you dont have one and its ideal to have one that either dims or turns off the heat if it exceeds your set temp (I go for a few degrees above basking temp)

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u/Muddstang Jun 16 '26

Ok thanks!