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I wasnt sure were to put this becuase im new but this has the most threads. Im gonna be gettin a 75 gallon and i was thinking of putting 3 garter or ribbon snakes in it. Or i was thinking of putting a single snake in it like a milk snake or a apir of milks im not sure. Any other single snake or snake combo ideas would be appreciated.
Thanx for any help.
JR
C.ADAMANTEUS
03-11-05, 06:28 PM
Thats a pretty big tank for two lil garter snakes. Or a milk snake, or two milk snakes.
Not saying its gonna bother them any. probably love all the room to roam and hide.
Depends on what kind of snakes as to suggestions.
Rick
Thanx for the reply thats the thing i dont know what type of snakes to put in it. Ive cared for garters ribbons and boas but i dont want a boa im thinking more basic like a king snake but im not sure so i want suggestions on snake combos or a snake.
Thanx
JR
How easy is it to care for a king snake. Do they tame esaily and if i got 2 would i have to seperate wen feeding (probably). But i mainly want to know how easy to tame them.
mmm i'd stay away from snake combos some work but for the most part thier a bad idea. If you were going to use it for garters or ribbons i'd make sure thiers tons of hideboxes like at least 6 or so to reduce stress. mmm lets see you could keep a single adult corn or king or milk again make sure you add in those extra hide boxes for security. I'm not sure what you mean by more basic but thier are a ton of different snakes to choose from just find some you like and as long as you can provide enough hideboxes it should be ok. Oh also I'd avoid putting any hatchling or smaller snakes in thier, wait till their older and then move them up to that.
Yea i decided im just gonna put 1 snake in it some im split between a milk or king snake.
C.ADAMANTEUS
03-11-05, 07:49 PM
Kings are nice, but my old desert ate another desert that was suppose to be a female for breeding. Maybe it wasnt a girl after all.
Now I keep any kings seperate. not overly hard to care for. About like corns. Also nice, and not overly hard to care for.
They dont get the same environment as garters so there's still lots to know about milks, corns, kings. Got any books? You could try Mallisa Kaplans site. she has lots of care sheets. May help you decide.
Rick
zero&stich
03-11-05, 08:21 PM
How easy is it to care for a king snake. Do they tame esaily and if i got 2 would i have to seperate wen feeding (probably). Kings can be cannibolistic(sp) to other snakes, even the same species not just when its time to feed.
I've always amired the oketee corn myself. In my eyes, they outshine any type of morph out there. But you could also do a search on this site to besides Kaplans site, and see which would suit your needs best. Good luck.
mexican black kingsnake is an awsome looking snake to consider
If you would be willing to accept a slightly larger snake, a Ball Python would make an excellent selection for your 75 ;)
zero&stich
03-12-05, 05:36 PM
Actually Rikki, balls don't fair well in larger tanks. Tight quarters are best for them. They do stress out quite easily. That's why I have my pair in sterlites now, for that 1 reason, amoung others.
I keep mine in 55g, they are not quite active though I dont see it hurting them.
HeatherRose
03-12-05, 07:41 PM
I keep mine in 55g, they are not quite active though I dont see it hurting them.
That phrase alone would be enough for me to not follow that advice in this case.
I find it amusing how often someone gives out advice generally regarded as bad advice by a majority, then when called on it says 'well I've been doing it for a long time and everything is fine,' as if their animal speaks to them and says 'Hey man, no problems here'. It's not something that people new to the community need, nor does the community overall.
Tanks suck for humidity, and a ball won't fair quite well in it unless precautions are made, like keeping something over the lid all the time. Why bother though? Other enclosure alternatives are easy and cheap.
ElapidaeBoidae
03-12-05, 08:01 PM
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My opinion is this:
I dont really have an opinion on this...everything has been said...good day
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im hyper.
C.ADAMANTEUS
03-13-05, 06:59 AM
Originally posted by HeatherRose
That phrase alone would be enough for me to not follow that advice in this case.
I find it amusing how often someone gives out advice generally regarded as bad advice by a majority, then when called on it says 'well I've been doing it for a long time and everything is fine,' as if their animal speaks to them and says 'Hey man, no problems here'. It's not something that people new to the community need, nor does the community overall.
Tanks suck for humidity, and a ball won't fair quite well in it unless precautions are made, like keeping something over the lid all the time. Why bother though? Other enclosure alternatives are easy and cheap.
Just curious. Ball pythons originate from west to central africa, from Senegal, to Uganda. They inhabit "Dry Bushland" "cleared forests" "open grasslands". All this area of Africa not nown for much annual rain fall, and really not known for humidity.
Why then do so many people insist that they need the same amount of humidity as a tropical reptile, when they are not topical?
I believe "Mother NATURE" has set the guidelines as to the care of this species, and for best health, WE should follow the guidelines laid out by HER, and not the ones we create for ourselves because it works on a completely different species.
My advice is to research the species you intend to keep, and make your decision based on the animals needed care, and if YOU can provide this care properly.
Rick
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