Caging

[Slipknot]

I will be purchasing a young (14") JCP pretty soon here and I have a question. Would I be better off to start with a small Rubbermaid or just build a cage that it can grow into?

[Jeff_Favelle]

Small Rubbermaid. Increase the size of cage as the snake grows. Best way.

[Slipknot]

What about a 10 gallon tank? Would that work?

[Jeff_Favelle]

Yes, it could.

[Bartman]

I was highly suggested by few not to keep it in an aquarium. As much as I want to id rather play it safe as im new to these as well :) When I bought him it came with a rubbermaid so I was lucky but try to get one, it will be cheap and save you in the long run. Then build an adult melamine cage, thats what im doing :D

Good luck with your new little guy and post pics!

[Jeff_Favelle]

I was highly suggested by few not to keep it in an aquarium. As much as I want to id rather play it safe as im new to these as well When I bought him it came with a rubbermaid so I was lucky but try to get one, it will be cheap and save you in the long run. Then build an adult melamine cage, thats what im doing


Exactly.

[smallball]

Yeah you can buy them a nice rubbermaid and it will last them a while, they are not exactly the fastest growing snakes.
The rubbermaid holds in humidity as well so you don't have to mist as often.

[Slipknot]

What size Rubbermaid would you suggest (dimensions)? And where do I want to put the ventilation holes?