Building a DIY Boa Constrictor Enclosure!

Today, I build a custom snake enclosure for the brand new Boa constrictor! This is the largest cage in the reptile room for the biggest, heaviest herp I've owned.
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[@MrAwsome697]

yo dat a black dude, u aint build that enclosure

[@gaymer_girl6965]

Pockets2Big Rikishi slavery exposed???

[@asiyaha1139]

he said it was his dad that built it? wat u been watching lol

[@Silly0pup0girl333]

I was real surprised by this guy who seemed to know a lot of what he was doing them I realized it wasn’t him 😂

[@rhiannong2400]

I watch this video every day just so i can see this comment

[@gaymer_girl6965]

@@asiyaha1139 r/wooosh

[@egggnome6266]

Wow, she has calmed down a lot since you fed Ethan to her, maybe she's still full. :P

[@Lilredpoppy]

Egg Gnome I don't know why this made me laugh so hard!

[@sashimi0003]

At first I thought it said calmed down a lot since you fed her, Ethan but then I looked again and was like ohhhhh

[@felixmccracken234]

Yeah,must still be digesting his hair

[@ReadObituaries]

“Savage” as Ethan would say lol

[@HerrinSchadenfreude]

LOL!

[@HaasioArt]

glad to see her calmed down. You've really outdone yourself alex!

[@parakeeet5721]

woah woah woah, what are you doing here? XD

[@Youtubechannel-oe1fo]

The Thicc noodle gets a home

[@GoHerping]

ind33d

[@Sharp26]

E dah jtt te sbhedchra

[@Cookiecuttershark-xx]

Hey she stopped her hissy fits! 💜⭐️

[@AbhiP]

XXX died

[@user-gd5ug9ug4h]

Abhi P g00d

[@Patchwork_Dragon]

I love how people are afraid of them when they literally sit there and stare at you like "Ello chap, how has your day been?"

[@bskizzle77]

They have English accents for you too huh, I get a dumbledore-ish wisdomy vibe. Love it. For my daughter it’s baby talk.

[@maddiemainer]

What a good dog

[@joannamaciejczyk9844]

maddiemainer puppy as she is so cute

[@leonabarisic184]

It's a noodle cat when you think about it :D

[@alyssa-rp1qd]

yo i thought it was a zebra what

[@myra6362]

@@alyssa-rp1qd yeah i thought so too..

[@starwolfishere53]

@hdzrhtzreath\zreh\h\ jeez no need to be so rude about it

[@OvidiuDanBogat]

You've literally changed my mind about people who keep snakes and a bit about snakes themselves! I used to shun them. Especially as pets. I don't think I'll ever keep one due to the missing "affection" a snake can show you compared to a dog (yeah I know.. it's an unfair comparison) and I've never advocated anyone keeping a snake or reptile in an enclosure as a pet. You've changed my mind on that part. Maybe not to a full 180 :) but you've definitely changed it for the better. The love, affection and sheer determination you put into it is admirable and respectable. Just getting in there and helping that snake out, building her a new enclosure and tackling a big and new aspect of what you do just because the snake happened to be in need of someone to take care of her really speaks for you. So even if I don't keep a snake myself I do enjoy your videos. So much so that I've subscribed. And set the "dinger" to get updates on her :) Keep up the good work!

[@GoHerping]

I definitely get they're not for everyone, but that's awesome to hear! Thanks for the nice words :D

[@benis9965]

it depends on how you define affection, when they`re completely calm around you and you can pet them, it`s because the snake trusts you, a dog will really love you but it`s a completely different animal, snakes don`t show signs of liking someone but certainly trust someone

[@Mekose]

I haven't had a ton of exposure to snakes like goherping here but I've had a ball python before and a few reptiles and honestly it's hard to say they weren't affectionate. A snake can, just like nearly every animal, feel the atmosphere and form a bond of trust and familiarity with people. Snakes also enjoy warmth and are curious creatures, so they will enjoy smelling and exploring and getting familiar with their owners. A snake will totally coil around you for warmth and seems to enjoy contact and light scritches; they don't have the same social structure or interaction methods of most animals (dog tail wag/licking or cat marking you with their cheek rubs) but I personally believe they are affectionate and enjoy handling from people they trust.

[@alfiex6667]

Dogs don't show affection they just want food lol

[@connerjones9572]

My boas like climbing so I'd recommend getting something for her to climb on this could be as simple as installing some PVC pipes along the top of your cage.

[@pxrisxiv]

Conner Jones all Boa constrictors or Boa Imperators like climbing, they’re semi arboreal.

[@connerjones9572]

Valiant Faynt that's why I said my boas like climbing

[@pxrisxiv]

Conner Jones I just re read what you said, I thought you meant yours specifically(like your animals only) so my bad, can’t wait to get my boa a 6x3x3 bioactive setup tho.

[@connerjones9572]

Valiant Faynt oh ok, BTW is that you in your profile pic or is that little Tay.

[@pxrisxiv]

Conner Jones Nah its a girl called Lael Hansen haha

[@edensmith2051]

GoHerping. From one Boa keeper to another, I love your setup so far and what you plan on adding. Besides a branch to climb on which others have already mentioned it would be good to add small vents on the back and/or sides of the enclosure to allow more air ventilation. Also a radiant heat panel will probably work better for a snake and enclosure of that size. The led lights will be fine as long as they're on a timer or if you keep up with the day/night cycle yourself. Good luck! ☺ Edit: She needs deeper/more substrate as well. It looked sort of sparse at the end. If you ever had any questions about boas or their care I'd be happy to help! Edit #2: saw someone mention fake plants. They actually work great for hides and so does moss. My boa uses the plants and moss more than anything else and the moss helps a lot with the humidity as well.

[@RezaWorlock]

K.L. Smith hey what size enclosure would u recommend for a juvenile boa?

[@notmissing-gonefishing50]

@@RezaWorlock how big is the snake? Most go by the "an enclosure that the front and one side are equal or larger than the size of the snake". Really it depends on how much money you have to spend and how big your snake is.

[@mablepugh4459]

assuming that’s ur dad, he’s so nice to help you(:

[@mia_17xx]

1st reply and 360th like

[@lorealiiiii]

@@mia_17xx 2nd reply 445th like

[@whatthefuck8401]

@@lorealiiiii 3rd reply and 457th like

[@robbyjones9489]

@@whatthefuck8401 4th reply and 458th like

[@everydayistacotuesday9847]

5th reply and 471st like.

[@KLaaiiNeeSx3]

wow it’s crazy how calm she is! she‘s definetly much less stressed. Happy to see her in a better place. xx

[@cassbailey4518]

The last frame is something I will never forget.

[@SpazKoopa]

Also on another note, please keep doing your building enclosure videos, your style of how you build them is really clear and understandable. C:

[@TheHPExperiment]

Please make as much content with the boa as you possibly can!!!! I really want to get a big boa like this someday and your experience would be very educational.

[@AuroraExotics]

She's going to be an amazing pet, and my new favorite of yours. Boas are so great. I look forward to future updates!

[@vangeovani5615]

less stressed noodle. I repeat! LESS STRESSED NOODLE!!!

[@WolfieSilveira]

Awwh she's such a sweet heart. Snakes may hiss and withdraw when you wanna take them out of their enclosures, but after they realize your not going to do anything harmful to her they become more relaxed. You are doing great and it makes me so glad to see her this happy :)

[@GoHerping]

Thanks! yeah, she gives off a teeny hiss everytime I start lifting her, but she's generally fine after the initial grab

[@cassbailey4518]

I’m glad to see she’s doing well. I hope you learn quickly, because we need a care guide someday!

[@EvilSewnit]

K.L. Smith Well if you are still doing that offer, I am thinking of treating myself to getting a boa and am wondering if a 20g aquarium would be suitable for a baby between 18-24” in length until I can build a terrarium like Alex’s.

[@GoHerping]

I mention it near the end of the video, but I'll be adding a custom hide, lighting and decor soon. Leave your ideas on how to spice the enclosure up! Previous boa video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnfXhJxvhLaYlas Ethan's video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3Wae2t_adaAg80

[@felixmakesart]

I think a nice big branch would be good, I've heard these guys like climbing. Get some greenery and this tank could be a beautiful focal point in your reptile room!

[@brooksanimals6213]

GoHerping maybe a bio active tank setup love your vids and you made me know that snake and reptiles over all are not scary now I have a ball python named Loki

[@gabriellasmith1227]

You could definitely add some green LED strips to give it a forest kinda vibe. You could also try to make a realistic rock background out of Styrofoam. Good luck with her! She’s a beauty 😊

[@sydneys2859]

Some fake (or real) plants that maybe hang down from the top of the enclusre to act as a curtan for her maybe?

[@edensmith2051]

Sydney s. That's not a bad idea at all. My boa uses her fake plants and moss more than anything 😊

[@Lerrae1908]

You did a great job reading her body language and cues, and holding her appropriately! Around a leg, the waist, under and arm, over the shoulder are all great positions for large snakes, and it is always good to keep hooks on hand just in case. Keep in mind she needs good humidity, im sure she will fire up a little and be more comfortable if given not only a nice warm lamp (they will use uvb too of course, id stick around 6%), and they do take advantagr of basking shelves and elevation, they spend a good amount of time climbing (parrticularly when young and hunting nestling birds). Dont worry about feeding her too often, an adult boa constrictor can easily become obese if overfed. She is a great size, a big meal once a month or so should be plenty. You don't want her to be flabby and squishy, lean muscle is ideal. You did handle her confidently when retrieving her too haha, so greag work! Honestly the less time you give them to think about it, the easier it tends to be to pick them up. If you want to keep her humidity up I recommended adding a coco mulch like reptichip and mixing it into the soil to get at least 3 inches of substrate. She may even bury herself. They do tend to prefer cryptic basking too, which is where only part of the body is exposed at a time - clutter leaves, strong ferns, small trees, are their friends! She was probably very upset because she was being evicted from a long term home after not being touched like at all lol, but boas can be very chill snales with little provocation to be so. Just always be aware of where her head is, if she starts getting really tense or flighty try and get her moving to prevent a strike response, and def dont let her wrap your head or neck. Dont be afraid to ask for help either, nothing brave or smart about wrestling a 6 foot constrictor who is grympy lmao. And i guess be aware of her length when feeding and stay waaaaya away from that head! If she does wrap something she isnt supposed too always start from the tail and unwind her from tail up. If you start with the head she will just coil more tightly.

[@tomtu550]

Wow she calmed down quick.

[@verilu8]

I feel sad that she didn't get to be regularly handled and stayed in one enclosure for most of her life. She could have spent that time learning with the class, and hopefully would go on to a nice college like Harvard.

[@fishingbites6545]

your dad did an awesome job. and so happy shes finally gonna get the owner she deserves :) keep up the great content, cant wait to see how she gets on.

[@melaniep.]

She's so precious ❤️ so glad that she's in a place where she will be loved and respected

[@amandadiaz3390]

She’s so beautiful. It really is just building up a trust with the animal and patience. I think she’ll mellow out a lot in the future with proper hides and heat.

[@Running-with-skizers]

Nice to see you can finally handle the big girl!!!

[@nllommertnl]

snakes always feel like they weigh more than they do! lifting a 25kg hay bale no problem. lifting a 26kg Indian Python Damn thats heavy.

[@invaderghostkungfu]

aww, I knew she'd be a sweetheart once she got to know you! What a good snek.

[@AlucardRawks]

I was really confident that she would come around soon, BCCs are known for their docility. She's really amazing, congrats on how far you've come with her already :)

[@teetaylor6525]

What a hear warming story. You were so meant to rescue her. 🙂

[@73245bibi]

I was so invested in this as soon as I saw her! I am still invested! You will be a great keeper for her, even if it is your first time with a snake like this. Everything takes time! The enclosure looks great btw! Fantastic job. Love your channel! :)

[@genesisrail]

9:32 That is the most expressive reaction I’ve ever seen Alex have at anything

[@SpazKoopa]

please do more of these, been really thinking about getting a Boa (Red tail Boa specifically) and you really seem confident in learning this new snake. (glad she calmed down and doesn't hiss anymore~! :P) Really hope you do more, I actually stopped doing my chores to to watch you talk how she acted, and ESPECIALLY when you handled her out of her cage, that was magical. :) Good job man!

[@kingizzachode5155]

I just appreciate the way Alex is always has a positive kind of aura around his animals, so cute !

[@GoHerping]

:D

[@Starlitcasualty]

I'm glad she's calmed down some. She is gorgeous and I'm sure with time she will get better about being held.

[@samiiiduran3424]

I love her !! More videos on her and you should put leaves on the background of the enclosure because her skin resemble leaves so it’ll look pretty cool. Can’t wait for more videos on her !

[@dragon6irl]

Excellent highlights roll from the last video of her.

[@aetherfloats]

Yes I'd definitely 100% love to see more about her!

[@marimbagirl1993]

It's amazing that just the proper environment can completely change a snake's personality. So glad she's in a better home now.

[@jasmineros-davison8793]

mehlahmyne is how its said basically. we use is lots in australia for our enclosures. I'd recommend putsilicone on the inner edges to prevent warping from any water spillage. I adopted a full size bredli python (i know not the same) hes only 3.3kg but he is 7"4 and tamer than her but it took a good few months for him to stop being head shy with me and actually stay on my body rather than trying to escape me. Just takes time and patience but youre doing a great job. (mine is now in process of being accustomed to lots of different people handling him so i can take him to schools)

[@Nz-tm3gs]

I am so Glad that she has Started to Tame down. And so Excited that You have Her! Im sure that You will do Great and be a Much better Keeper than that School was. But it is kinda funny, seeing you, who's videos helped inspire me to get my own reptiles, and taught me so much about them, are now back to square One with an animal who requires a completly new strategy for Carekeeping! (that baby girl Aint No Cornsnake or BallPython) Good luck! and i cant wait to see what you do next! 😁👌 ps. as far as enclosure ideas go, Long and sturdy Branches or anything she could kinda climb around on, they are mainly Terrestrial but do enjoy any sort of climbing if avaliable.

[@Nz-tm3gs]

Greetings me from the past! You get your own Boa and name her Lucy. She is 3 years old and 5ft long and still growing!

[@tikayle9130]

@@Nz-tm3gs Best update I've seen in a comment for a while. I hope Lucy is doing well!

[@Nz-tm3gs]

@@tikayle9130 Thanks! She is doing great! She grown a decent bit and has tamed down to be easily handled! I ironically just posted a feeding video of her eating yesterday to this account

[@jakebates5918]

What a sweetie, I'm so glad you found her when you did! I kind of hope that you keep her a while so she can be the star of more videos. I for sure want to see how she progresses

[@GoHerping]

She's a permanent resident with me!

[@johnlabarbera8546]

Fantastic job!! The confidence you show goes a long way with showing her your not a threat. I been raising boas a long time and I respect you just going in and grabbing her out! That’s how it’s done!! I’ve seen bigger guys that been doing it a long time shy away from what you just did. I respect that!!! Good luck with her.

[@GoHerping]

thank you!

[@lisanicole6699]

I absolutely love Rosie 😭💕. She’s calmed down so much and seems like such a sweet girl, so happy she has a good home! Glad she got another chance.youre doing good work and I’m glad you’re working on her time with her getting used to you.I always smile seeing her in videos.

[@simonerouse9022]

She's absolutely beautiful. I would love to own a boa like that some day.

[@chloeglynn2054]

This incredible to see a bassicaly neglected snake who has never had heat, sat in the back of classroom without being noticed finally get the respect she deserves.

[@femaliciousoneandonly380]

Oh, this made me tear up! Such a sad life for so many years- yet she has such a gentle personality. Thank you for giving her a life worth to live❤️

[@mia_17xx]

dude you are one of the best pet youtubers and youre out here hearting everyones comments

[@kfotwo3]

I love this snake 🥺

[@queersalsa787]

I love watching your channel. not only is it informational and has a peaceful vibe, it’s super funny and enjoyable to watch.

[@peaceout19991]

Could you do more content on her? I have a boa constrictor as well, and I'd like to learn more tips on how to take care of them from you!

[@moonshadow1795]

#videosliketheseprovePETAwrong

[@ryanawilson8549]

Love that your dad is so supportive

[@annasmessyart]

So glad there are people like u that not just help these beautiful creatures but also share your knowledge. Thank you

[@GoHerping]

Thank you!

[@LynnB203]

Wow, that's amazing! I'm so happy with her quick progress! It really does seem like she could have been a part of the class this whole time and that the teacher who housed her really just didn't spend any time caring for her other than feeding her. Based on the fact that there were no heating elements to her prior enclosure, it also would seem that this person didn't do their research before taking on or even after taking on such a miraculous animal. I'm glad she's thriving with someone who knows snakes well now, and I'm confident she'll become an ambassador for her species as she grows more and more accustom to her new, quieter surroundings and experienced handler. She's gorgeous. Thanks for rescuing her, even though she seemed like she'd be a pain to tame. She's really shown amazing improvement in such a short period of time. (Yes, I realize this video is old but I just watched her coming home video and this one in succession, months later. I'm sure she's even more calm now)

[@Tater_Toot]

Oh my god she's adorable! I know snakes don't show affection, but the way she just rubs against you shows that she's totally comfortable with your presence ^^

[@stellarlunar87]

Snake handling is all about the handler, really. You've got to be gentle, slow, and most of all confident. I think most "aggression" problems in snakes, especially species which are normally docile, stem from improper handling. The snake can easily be frightened by jerky fast movements. Even the angriest of bullsnakes can be handled with some patience and kindness. You're doing such an awesome job with this boa

[@mlinn1980]

I'm so glad you have her now. She'll have a wonderful rest of her life

[@WildLife_Perspective]

Glad she's taming down and doing better

[@maddies1720]

This doesn't really relate to reptiles, but those editing skills are on point! 👌

[@GoHerping]

Thanks :D

[@nineleafclover1477]

Amazing to see the change in personality once given some space and care. Fantastic creature you have there

[@GoHerping]

thanks! i agree

[@DS-oopa]

This is awesome. Glad to see she's doing better and being cared for. Looks like she's trusting you already and calmed down. My guess is that maybe she was able to adapt to handling so fast because she's already used to hearing human voices and seeing people (since she was in a classroom)? Anyway, your dad worked hard to make the new enclosure... Looks good!

[@onidarling]

Daddy Herp needs to sell these things he did such an amazing job.

[@hazeltrainer1111]

Getting my first noodle soon and I've fallen in love with a boa constricter. This is very helpful

[@krazysnakelady1492]

very awesome progress.. pls keep us updated

[@jessican.6150]

She looks so much calmer and happier now. I think she knows she has a great home now.

[@TwoddyC]

omfg, I almost cried. What you did is awesome!!!!

[@crystaltripi6775]

I think an RHP probably be a better heat source, she looks great congratulations on her new home😊👍

[@chiebie1013]

Very nice! I plan to eventually get a red tail, but I'd like to get a baby and watch it grow over time. I'm glad you rescued this girl, maybe one day she'll see what you did for her... maybe.

[@JemiQui77]

Awww she's such a big beautiful girl! Im glad you now have her and can take such good care of her. Thank you for being awesome. Im learning so much from all of your videos...we just got our first baby BP last week, so we didnt know a whole lot. Enough to not be terrible snake parents, but we weren't the greatest either at first. We plan to buy pretty much all of your reccomended materials for a bioactive vivarium eventually.

[@TooCuteToSell]

You’re so amazing and encouraging just owning the fact that everyone is human and everyone has their own first times doing something. I’m sure not to many people handle snakes let alone 8 foot, 20 pound ones! You’re killing it! Keep inspiring people that snakes are friendly and not something to be feared. Even though I’m just getting into reptiles watching you handle them gives me the power to get over my fear to keep taming my reptiles and work with handling them. Not gonna lie glad I found you channel and I’m enjoying binge watching! Ps I love that you don’t cut out when your light batteries die! Give it a super real effect. Super relatable.

[@RubiksBotES]

I want to see more videos focused on this beautiful boa. Doesn't have to be very informational. My friend has a bitey boa and I want to see how to tame it down and have positive interactions within even while it may be bitey

[@Spacemountaineer92]

can you add the specs for the how to guide when you built your enclosure including building supplies please

[@AmyB369]

She looks so happy!! ☺️💓🐍

[@aleceapoole300]

Definitely wanna see more of the boa! She’s surprisingly doing very well considering being locked inside a cage most her life

[@chaloux9419]

glad its shes calm and in a good home

[@allenjones1947]

Boas are honestly so sweet there really is nothing like them, even through all that hell she's happy and calm and just amazing now.

[@amandasainsbury5512]

Love this! I'm a BP owner but have been obsessing over boas and want to get one someday. Glad you rescued this big girl. That's awful how she was neglected at the school. Also, I don't believe ball pythons need a day and night cycle as they live underground in the wild and only come out at night..light stresses them out so they don't need it. Aweseom videos! I watch your channel all the time :)

[@mikewagner1804]

Great video! You did a great thing by rescuing this snake. Since she's in your care, she's going to be set for the rest of her life. You and Ethan do a phenomenal job taking care of your animals. You guys clearly care a ton about their well-being and present your work in a way that's both informative and entertaining. I care for, and rescue, reptiles and amphibians like you guys, but I've been unsure about making a channel showcasing it. It seems pretty daunting.

[@GoHerping]

wow, thank you!

[@theowias3]

Good on you for giving this girl a good home. Really enjoy your videos. Hope to see an update video on her soon.

[@Morgan-cb5er]

I feel like most of us were expecting a video mostly about the building instead of a short building montage and then talking about the snake

[@Joeyland]

I’ve kept several red tails, they all loved to climb, spent all their time at the top of a vertical cage setup, rarely hung on the floor

[@tyroark]

Glad she's well! Glad you said something about the hide, I was going to but I waited till the end! Beautiful addition to your collection, hope all continues to go well!

[@sawyer_the_reptile_kid2832]

She will love her new home!

[@JoseMora-wc5zz]

“That concludes that series that never started.” 😂 Already Tamed her ass lmao. Kind of wished it was gonna be a series too.

[@discospiit69]

Its no nice how quickly she trusted you. You must have good energy.

[@windsnap_]

Wow! This is such a transformation!!

[@nicolep479]

She is looking great! Could you maybe add some ledges for climbing and stuff? Boas are so big that it can be difficult to find things sturdy enough for them to climb safely, so ledges are great!

[@erikburns1787]

I commend you for rescuing animals & giving them better homes 👍 the only thing I didnt hear you mention getting for her was some kind of tree. Boas are arboreal & hangout in trees alot. Good excise climbing too :)

[@AppletunCrisp]

Also boas like hiding and climbing, so definitely a hide and a good branch to sit on.

[@SW-fk3rb]

Just found your channel, love your cinematography, music, reptiles, and passion for keeping them. Good vibes brother.

[@toshibaharuka]

very nice job on taming her :-) like your way to go with it. seems like when you are calm with the animals and really feel good for them they feel it back. great video!

[@MidniteCatK]

I think the lighting will definitely be a nice touch! I also can’t wait to see what kind of a hide you make for her. :)

[@aswan9285]

So amazing of you to rescue her! I recommend building a taller enclosure eventually because boas love climbing up branches!

[@carleejones4198]

Wowie, so much progress ! That’s gr8, I’m excited to see the finished enclosure/lighting/heating :)

[@abbielouise4761]

She looks so much happier! Such a nice enclosure too

[@emilymc4285]

This is the cutest video i cannot

[@uhoh8763]

You are wonderful. she seems so thankful and happy. Thank you so much.

[@chrisd933]

Whatttt goherping built a boa enclosure good content!

[@GoHerping]

thanks!