How is this for a Cornsnake enclosure setup?

[Merovingian]

This is the initial phase of setup, I do not even have the snake yet... I am just working on layout.

But I am concerned I have "Too Much" or stuff that is "Too Big" but I thought I would ask for help and advice here.

This is a 36 gallon aquarium that I am in the process of modifying to house my cornsnake (will be a hatchling) till it grows out of it and I need a bigger cage.

I have black aspen bedding that is not shown, and I also have not cleaned the tank totally yet, Im just working on layout.

Any advice is welcome...

http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww149/zombieforum2009/CIMG0404.jpg

http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww149/zombieforum2009/CIMG0405.jpg

Looks like I may need to return some stuff.

[stephanbakir]

looks great, you might want a UTH, and a water bowl at both the warm and cold end. and substrate.

[Merovingian]

Not too much stuff?

I was worried it was a bit crowded and cramped.

I was also worried the artificial grass would be silly.

I have substrate and a UTH, at this point Im just messing with 'Furniture' as it were.

My instinct is to use a different hide in the warm end (The log), get a smaller water bowl, and get rid of the grass and the large driftwood piece.

Or I could go "All out" and do something like this:

http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww149/zombieforum2009/CIMG0407.jpg

http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww149/zombieforum2009/CIMG0408.jpg

[reptile65]

IMO, it would actually be better to start off with a smaller tank with a hatchling. Babies can get overwhelmed and stressed when they are in large, open enclosures. I would probably start a hatchling off in a 10 gallon size or smaller, and then move the snake up as it grows. Just my 2 cents...

[Dehlida]

To make things simple for you. My enclosures for all of my corns are simple 41qt sterlite bins. A cardboard box, papertowels, a water bowl, and a heat pad.

Never had problems in this manner, and have hatched/bred plenty in this kind of setup.

[presspirate]

Give him 2 hides, a water dish and at least 1-2 inches of substrate depending on his size. Corns are burrowers. Also, give him something to climb on, he'll be just fine.

[Lankyrob]

AS the tank is that much bigger than a hatchling would need i would put pleanty of hidey places in for it so that it doesnt get spooked by the wide open spaces. My corns went straight into an adult viv with PLENTY of hides and substrate to burrow in and are both doing fine.

[Gungirl]

I think that the second pictures you put up are good. I would toss in a few inches of substrate and a few empty toilet paper rolls to give the little guy more to hide in. ( mine loves those) Also Block off the back and both sides of the glass tank to help him/her feel more secure in its home. Remember the more stuff they have to hide in the better.

[Rog]

Mine loves empty tea boxes, and papertowel rolls.

[marionsclan]

Corns are also good climbers and I would suggest, in order to cover the open top space, put in some branches and artificial leaves. You can also use PVC pipes and wrap fake Ivy vines around it. That way they have something to hold onto and are still covered and it looks good for the owner.

As for plastic boxes, that is an owners choice. Some snake owners prefer to keep them in plastic boxes and only handle them when feeding and cleaning or for breeding purposes. Others like to watch their snakes move about. It's your choice really as long as you keep the temps controlled and have plenty of hiding and water.

[Franciscowhite]

Hey Merovingian why are u saying that artificial grass is silly in my opinion it is very help we can have it in all kinds of climate we can use for different purposes like i have it in my snake house from the last year im very happy with it............

[alessia55]

I think if you follow the advice you are given here, you'll be more than ready. The enclosure looks super super tall in the photos... are you able to readily reach in there to the bottom? o.0
The more places he has to hide in, the safer he'll feel. My first snake was a corn snake :) When are you getting yours?

[snake man12]

Looks great. My corn has a branch and two hides thats it. But yours does look pretty cool