For your convenience, I’ve put together a list of supplies that ReptiFiles personally recommends for the health of your new pet Dumeril’s boa, as well as your own peace of mind. In other words, I did the shopping for you!
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- 6’L x 3’W x 3’H front-opening PVC enclosure (or larger)
- 75w Arcadia Halogen Heat Lamp bulbs, x4
- Zoo Med Combo Deep Dome Dual Lamp Fixture, x2
- OR Arcadia Lamp Holder Pro, x4
- Vivarium Electronics Rheostat, x2
- Etekcity 774 temperature gun
- Arcadia Forest 6% ProT5 UVB kit
- DuroLux T5 6500K 4Ft 2 Fluorescent Lamps Grow Lighting System
- Zilla 24/7 Digital Power Center power strip with timer
- 2 gallon pressure sprayer
- Zoo Med Digital Thermometer / Humidity Gauge
- 180 qts Reptichip substrate
- Zoo Med Reptile Rock Corner Water Dish, X-Large
- Hides/caves (x2) (small enough to provide a tight fit when coiled)
- Sphagnum moss
- Enrichment items (leaf litter, thick branches, cork logs, etc.)
- Repashy Calcium Plus LoD multivitamin
- 12″ soft-tipped feeding tongs
- Digital postal or pet scale
- Plastic tub
(for weighing)
- Rescue RTU veterinary disinfectant
(for weighing)Approximate cost before Dumeril’s boa purchase: $2500 USD
Keep in mind that everything should be purchased and set up BEFORE you get the snake. This will save you a lot of stress, and does your new pet a big favor, too.
I also recommend locating an experienced reptile veterinarian in your area It’s always better to do a little bit of research when nothing’s wrong than to find yourself in a panic when your pet gets sick. Start your search with the ReptiFiles Reptile Vet Directory.
By jinterwas from Netherlands (Dumeril’s boa up close & personal) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons