It's important to have a temperature range across the cage, as described above. I thought it would be helpful to clarify those commonly used terms. The basking area is where the heat source is located, and it will therefore have a higher temperature (allowing your boa to bask in the extra warmth). What do I mean by "ambient" and "basking" temperatures, anyway? The ambient temperature is the background temp - it is away from the heat source. Nighttime temperatures can drop a few degrees, as they do in nature. A basking spot in the range of 88° - 90° (F) will suffice. They also recommend having a basking area for the snake, with a slightly higher temperature. Most of the books and articles I've read recommend an ambient temperature in the upper 70s (Fahrenheit) to the low 80s. Read three different books or articles on boa care, and you are liable to get three different temperature ranges recommended by the authors. Proper Temperatures for a Boa Constrictor
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Once you finish reading this page, you'll know exactly how to provide the right temps for your boa. What does this mean to you, as a snake keeper? It means you will have to (A) provide a certain level of heat for your pet boa constrictor, and (B) monitor the cage temperatures on a regular basis. They bask in the sun to warm their bodies, which aids in circulation, digestion, metabolism, and other important functions. In the wild, boa constrictors use the sun for this purpose. They cannot warm their bodies from within, the way humans can. This means they rely on external forces for body heat and temperature regulation.
Like all reptiles, snakes are ectothermic. Let's start with a quick lesson in biology. I'll also give you some tips for maintaining the proper temperatures within your boa habitat. In this section of the boa constrictor care guide, we will talk about the importance of heat and temperature. © 2019, Brandon Cornett | All rights reserved
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