![]() ![]() I mainly focus on writing comprehensive reptile care manuals, but you’ll also find abbreviated care sheets, product reviews, resource directories, and the occasional blog post here. What is ReptiFiles®? is a compilation of factual, science-based research from the best reptile care resources in the world, packaged in one neat website. I find reptiles so wonderfully captivating, challenging, and diverse that I have dedicated my career to understanding them better. I am also currently working on my master’s degree in natural history-based exotic animal husbandry from West Liberty University! I have kept a variety of exotic pets for the majority of my life, but I have worked with reptiles specifically for over 10 years. My name is Mariah Healey, professional reptile husbandry specialist and consultant. Note: Don’t forget to change your UVB bulb every 12 months!!.( Here’s a product review I did for one by Custom Reptile Habitats in 2022!) If you need more distance between your snake and the UVB in the basking area than your enclosure’s setup will allow, I recommend using a UVB Riser to strategically increase the distance for your snake’s safety. For more details on adjusting basking distance based on mesh obstruction, see the Facebook group Reptile Lighting > Guides > Guide 1: Using T5-HO lamps above a Mesh Screen. It is strongly recommended to use a Solarmeter 6.5 to determine the best placement. The above distance recommendations assume a ~35% mesh block. Arcadia ShadeDweller MAX - 6-8″ / 15-20cm.Arcadia ShadeDweller MAX - 4-6″ / 10-15cm.Lamp mounted above mesh (recommended for safety): To achieve a UVI of 2.0-3.0 in the basking area (closest location to the UVB lamp), you will need a specific distance between the UVB bulb and the snake’s back when basking: Arcadia Reptile recommends a basking UVI of 2.0-3.0. Boa Constrictor UVB RequirementsĪccording to the UV Tool, Boa constrictor (and presumably other members of the Boa genus) is categorized under Ferguson Zone 2, which describes partial sun/occasional baskers, like most other snakes. Providing a light source at night disrupts the snake’s day/night cycle and can negatively affect their health over time. Boas are nocturnal, and their eyes are evolved to see quite well in what humans perceive as total darkness. To make this easier, I like to use the Kasa Smart Power Strip to sync my lights to my local sunrise/sunset times. For best results, use a photoperiod of 12 hours light/12 hours dark during spring and summer for a more natural change between the seasons. During the winter months this can be switched to 11 hours of daylight and 13 hours of darkness. Boa constrictors do best with a 13:11 photoperiod, which means that they like 13 hours of light followed by 11 hours of darkness. ![]()
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