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Lighting, Heating and Humidity for the Boa Constrictor
Lighting
Boas do not require any specialized lighting, although a photo period that distinguishes day and night is recommended. A fluorescernt light fixture can be used and set on a timer at 12 hours on and 12 hours off. During brumation the times can be changed to 16 hours off and 8 hours on.
Heating
The ambient air temperature of the enclosure shouold be between 80 and 85 degrees during the day and no lower then 78 degrees at night. Basking spots should be provide that should be no higher then 88 degrees. There are many way to reach teh ambient temperatures in the enclosure. There are under tank heaters, ceramic heaters, panel heaters, heat tape, etc. It is good to ahve these hooked up to a thermostat that will control when the heater is turned on when the enclosure drops below a certain temperature or when it is turned off when it reaches the optimum temperature.
Humidity
The humidity level should be around 50 to 60 percent and around 70 to 75 percent during a shed cycle to aide the boa in the shedding process. The easiest way to achieve this humidity level is to provide a large water bowl. As the water evaporates the humidity level will rise to the desired level.