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11-04-13, 11:27 AM
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Housing size question
Hi all. I have a Mexican Black King that has grown quite a bit in the last year. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on housing and whether there was a formula for cage size vs. length. Thanks for your help!
Here are a couple of photos of my current size... 
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11-04-13, 11:30 AM
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Non Carborundum Illegitimi
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Re: Housing size question
An absolute minimum would be the snakes length being no more than the length + depth of teh enclosure. So five foot snake in a 3x2 would be ok.
Personaly i say biggest that you can effeciently deal with.
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11-04-13, 12:30 PM
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Morelia Enjoyus Maximus
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Re: Housing size question
I agree. Bigger is better. For those who would disagree.....ever seen how big nature is ? 
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11-04-13, 01:14 PM
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Formerly Lil_Boa
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Re: Housing size question
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Originally Posted by Terranaut
I agree. Bigger is better. For those who would disagree..... ever seen how big nature is ? |
^ hahah, never thought about it that way
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11-04-13, 01:17 PM
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Re: Housing size question
Most colubrids are fairly active, I'd go larger if you can afford it. Instead of Robs formula which is a minimum, I'd say if the snake is 5 ft, Have a 5 ft long enclosure. Decorate it nicely, and sit back and enjoy.
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11-04-13, 02:05 PM
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Re: Housing size question
I keep my Cal King and MBK in 40gal vivs which can be used their entire lives but I'm moving them into larger (55g) enclosures next year.
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11-08-13, 01:05 PM
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Re: Housing size question
Thanks everyone. Yeah, the nature line is a good call and I often feel a little guilty even having a captive animal, but I think I am going to do an upgrade and get a much bigger set up for my guy.
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11-08-13, 01:11 PM
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Re: Housing size question
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Originally Posted by bbor62
Thanks everyone. Yeah, the nature line is a good call and I often feel a little guilty even having a captive animal, but I think I am going to do an upgrade and get a much bigger set up for my guy.
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I feel guilty about keeping animals in captivity sometimes too bbor. I just like to believe they'll have a good quality of life in my care with no predators, ideal temps year around, and all the food and fresh water they could ever want.
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11-08-13, 01:16 PM
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Re: Housing size question
Larger enclosures are only an issue if there is too much open space.
In the wild they have the whole world, and they have so many places to hide. Tree logs, leaves, rocks...etc.
Go as big as you can, and give a lot of ground cover. You'll love observing your snake roam around.
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