Also , all members of a family should be consulted and an agreement arrived at before specimens are acquired . Many animals have fallen by the wayside due to disputes within the family , so bear this in mind . Also , bear in mind that many boid species reach an enormous size and require correspondingly large accommodations and food items . Terrarium technology has advanced a long way since the simple glassfronted box containing a light bulb for heating and lighting . It is now possible to purchase luxurious terraria with electronically controlled environments .
Most enthusiasts still prefer to construct their own terraria , however .
Terrarium construction materials need to be expensive , and some perfectly adequate and attractive terraria have been constructed from second-hand building materials . A terrarium constructed completely with glass is suitable for some of the smaller species such as sand boas , dwarf boas . An aquarium tank can be utilized , but as this is enclosed on all sides it has its limitations with regard to ventilation . With an aquarium building material called silicone rubber sealing compound , avaliable from most pet shops , you can construct an all-glass tank of almost any shape and size . The edges of the glass are simply stuck together with the compound and held together with adhesive tape until it sets .