Small and arboreal?

Grimleo · 07-23-10, 04:28 PM

Just wondering...Since I have a 45x45x60cm(18x18x24inch) tall viv that's empty since I moved a few of my lizards to a new tank, I was wondering if there are any sort of snakes that might like this enclosure? Possibly throughout it's life(without upgrading). I know if I get a BABY carpet I might want to keep him in this until he's big enough for a 40 and so on. Upgrading isn't exactly a problem but I was just wondering if there are any snakes that would fit perfectly. Other than a corn or ball, something more uncommon?

I have so many lizards that I should start picking up a few snakes hu ;P Just thinking about it and would like some suggestions if I can get any. Thanks for reading

.: Laura :. · 07-23-10, 04:30 PM

A lovely lil garter would be fine in there for at least a year

Grimleo · 07-23-10, 04:38 PM

Very true

Maybe Wayne can help me pick out a good starter garter(ha)

.: Laura :. · 07-23-10, 04:40 PM

Lol yes Wayne is definately the guy for garters

nosey little things they are too, I'll be sitting on the sofa minding my own buisness, glance over at Lola's viv to find her doing this at me --->

Grimleo · 07-23-10, 05:46 PM

Hahaha

Maybe it's her way of telling you she wants out XP

infernalis · 07-23-10, 06:27 PM

Yes Garter snakes are climbers if they have the room to do it.

marvelfreak · 07-23-10, 06:46 PM

Kenyan sand boa

Nafun · 07-23-10, 08:40 PM

rough/smooth green snake.

infernalis · 07-24-10, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Nafun

rough/smooth green snake.

Advanced keepers recommended... These do not fare well in captivity without a lot of fiddling around to get it right.

ineedsoap16 · 07-24-10, 07:10 AM

They are a bite nippy but Amazon tree Boas are wonderful arboreals. They are moderetly priced and come in a fountain of different colors.

Will0W783 · 07-25-10, 08:08 AM

You can keep an Amazon tree boa in there, or a green tree python or an emerald tree boa. Arboreals do not move that much, so they require less space than a comparatively sized ground snake. I used to keep my GTPs and ETBs in those type of tanks. Now I have a massive, tall custom set-up, but one can live in such a tank.

Grimleo · 07-26-10, 12:39 AM

Thanks guys!

I do have a couple of KSBs and I have read a thread about green snakes(thanks wayne lol) and I don't think I want to go there just yet. I really do like the idea of an ETB or GTP...I have always looked at them at a distance, though. I think it's because they are pretty expensive, or so I think. :O

Anyway, any good info on a GTP or ETB? Other than the basics, humidity and a good perch?

Expo in a week I can't wait

Lankyrob · 07-26-10, 04:46 AM

Our GTP will be living in a similar size viv when it comes - it is our most expensive purchase in terms of livestock (£600) but is also the most beautiful and therefore worth it imo!!

percey39 · 07-26-10, 06:46 AM

haha thats crazy. For a pure australian native gtp over your looking at $2500-3500 aussie dollars for a juvie and $4000-5000 for an adult

Jenn_06 · 07-26-10, 07:00 AM

if you really want a GTP get the book "The more Complete Chondro" it has everything you need to know about GTP.

If you get a baby you just need to have a small tub with a plastic clothes hangers for a perch, and paper towles and heat...

GTP are coming down on price but they could be WC and come with parasites so yeah you got a GTP for 200 but you are going to pay 100 or more on vet bills. I would try to find a good breeder, i seen some for like 325 from a guy on youtube.

sorry dont know anything about ETB