Just how long does a typical Pueblan milksnake get? I've read several care sheets, a few 'field guide' type websites, the "Kingsnake and Milksnakes" book by Markel & Bartlett, not to mention reading dozens of posts about them. The lengths I've seen vary from 24 inches all the way to 40+. I've got an opportunity to get 2 Pueblans, but have to consider the length restriction set by my house insurance. Any snake I have can't be longer than 36" as the 'accepted average for the species'. This means I won't have problems if my specimen happens to end up being a record breaker as long as the accepted length for the species is no longer than 3 feet.
And one more question - a 10 gallon tank or shoebox is often recommended for them since they are apparently happier in smaller enclosures. Is this really the way to go? Would an adult be happier (feel more secure) in a smaller space than say a 20 gallon size enclosure? I prefer to give my snakes some room to move around, and find the Ruthvens and hognoses take advantage of it regularly, even climb some branches I have in with them. If Pueblans would rather have a smaller enclosure, it's okay with me (would also mean I'd have room for one or two more
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I'm really hoping their size fits the restrictions....
Thanks
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