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Hi everyone!
Firstly, I want to say how excited I am to have registered with this community. I have purchased my Boa, found a vet and got my starting "aquarium tank".
My name is Zakary and I am 22 years old. I work as a janitor at a hotel. For as long as I can remember I've wanted a pet snake. Any snake. But I was never allowed to. I now live on my own with my girlfriend of over a year and decided it was the right time to finally make one of my childhood dreams a reality. A week and a half later, I made the purchase. I am proud to introduce you all to my Red Tail Boa:
Atal'Hakkar!
My goal right now is to use some of the money I have saved up, as well as my tax return, which should be arriving soon, to custom build him a new environment within which he can call his home. It is a large undertaking, but I feel like this is a take no prisoners situation. I am entirely dedicated to raising this beautiful and majestic creature, and giving it a nice, and warm life.
However, I do NEED tips of building this terrarium. What materials should I use? I was going to use wood up until I read that it would be unsuitable mostly due to the implication it can cause. I don't even want to try to think I can do this without asking for the proper advice first, and so I am asking you all this: What materials would YOU preferably use for your custom build? Is it an okay idea to build one that will be large enough for him to grow to his maximum size? And lastly, what measurements would you advise? I read the guide over and over, will 6' x 24" x 24" is good for his entire life, would you advise taking on a build like that right away to ensure his longevity and good health!?
PLEASE LET ME KNOW, I am 150% dedicated to this. I feel I can invest roughly the same amount of money in a custom build as I would a bought tank/enclosure.
Once again I want to say how thrilled I am to be a part of this community, and that I look forward to speaking with those who would like to help me on my way to giving Atal'Hakkar the life he deserves!
Fun Fact: Atal'Hakkar (Or just Hakkar) is the Serpentine Deity worshiped by the Trolls of Zul'gurub in the World of Warcraft universe, and not any old deity, but he is the Blood God... Seemed fitting!
Firstly, I want to say how excited I am to have registered with this community. I have purchased my Boa, found a vet and got my starting "aquarium tank".
My name is Zakary and I am 22 years old. I work as a janitor at a hotel. For as long as I can remember I've wanted a pet snake. Any snake. But I was never allowed to. I now live on my own with my girlfriend of over a year and decided it was the right time to finally make one of my childhood dreams a reality. A week and a half later, I made the purchase. I am proud to introduce you all to my Red Tail Boa:
Atal'Hakkar!
My goal right now is to use some of the money I have saved up, as well as my tax return, which should be arriving soon, to custom build him a new environment within which he can call his home. It is a large undertaking, but I feel like this is a take no prisoners situation. I am entirely dedicated to raising this beautiful and majestic creature, and giving it a nice, and warm life.
However, I do NEED tips of building this terrarium. What materials should I use? I was going to use wood up until I read that it would be unsuitable mostly due to the implication it can cause. I don't even want to try to think I can do this without asking for the proper advice first, and so I am asking you all this: What materials would YOU preferably use for your custom build? Is it an okay idea to build one that will be large enough for him to grow to his maximum size? And lastly, what measurements would you advise? I read the guide over and over, will 6' x 24" x 24" is good for his entire life, would you advise taking on a build like that right away to ensure his longevity and good health!?
PLEASE LET ME KNOW, I am 150% dedicated to this. I feel I can invest roughly the same amount of money in a custom build as I would a bought tank/enclosure.
Once again I want to say how thrilled I am to be a part of this community, and that I look forward to speaking with those who would like to help me on my way to giving Atal'Hakkar the life he deserves!
Fun Fact: Atal'Hakkar (Or just Hakkar) is the Serpentine Deity worshiped by the Trolls of Zul'gurub in the World of Warcraft universe, and not any old deity, but he is the Blood God... Seemed fitting!
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