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11-14-13, 04:39 PM
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Are covering side of tanks needed
Hello, I'm new here and a new snake owner. I just picked up my first Corn Snake today, I'm curious, do I need to cover three sides of my snakes tank like I do with my frogs vivarium ?
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11-14-13, 04:53 PM
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Re: Are covering side of tanks needed
Welcome and Congrats on the new corn! They are great pets to have so you will have some fun!
As for the siding....You can if you want too. It's not necessary but if it's in a high traffic area it may feel a bit safer 
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11-14-13, 05:01 PM
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Re: Are covering side of tanks needed
I've observed my snakes being more comfortable with opaque sides. By this I mean I'll see them roam around their enclosures more. Not sure how this applies to adult snakes that have settled in nicely but I'm mainly talking about new or young snakes.
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11-14-13, 05:10 PM
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Re: Are covering side of tanks needed
I recently moved my Honduran milk snake from an aquarium with all glass sides to a PVC snake cage with only a clear plexiglass front. The change on behavior was immediate. She is definitely more comfortable and explores her enclosure much more openly. I wish I'd thought to ask the same question you did when I first started out. It sure made a difference with my snake.
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11-14-13, 05:55 PM
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Re: Are covering side of tanks needed
It is not necessary but I highly recommend it. I have always blacked out 3 sides of my glass cages.
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11-14-13, 06:19 PM
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Re: Are covering side of tanks needed
Thanks for all the advise, Ill cover it with white paper for now and get something nice tomorrow.
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11-15-13, 01:46 PM
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Re: Are covering side of tanks needed
I do with my more nervous animals, but most dont require it as long as they have a couple hides to dart in if they get a sudden scare. Ill note however my reptiles ( save those in quarentine) are in a seperate room not a high traffic spot in my house.
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11-15-13, 01:49 PM
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Re: Are covering side of tanks needed
Hey ladies and gents- What do you all use to cover your tank sides with? I like the cork board but it was a little pricey by the sheet.
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11-15-13, 01:52 PM
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Re: Are covering side of tanks needed
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11-15-13, 01:53 PM
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Re: Are covering side of tanks needed
I covered the sides for the eastern garter and he is definitely out a lot and doesn't ever really go into his hides at all
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11-15-13, 02:08 PM
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Re: Are covering side of tanks needed
I found that decorative moss mats also work great. You simply tape it to the outside of your aquarium, obviously with the moss side facing the inside of the aquarium. Here's an example of what I'm talking about. Amazon.com - 20" x 48" Sphagnum Dried Moss Floral Mat Sheet
If you look around, I'm sure you could find it in other colors as well or even "dust" it with shades of brown spray paint to make your own look.
Just one other possible solution.
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11-15-13, 02:22 PM
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Re: Are covering side of tanks needed
I actually use dark colored contact paper. Cheap, does the job well and is easily removed even years later. Downside is the pattern, if any, is not on both sides. I need to locate some more now though, not as common as it used to be.
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11-15-13, 02:42 PM
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Re: Are covering side of tanks needed
I like to take peices of carboard and tape them to the outside. I typically paint them in a camo pattern it kinda flows with the decor inside.
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11-15-13, 02:55 PM
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Re: Are covering side of tanks needed
MBK boy, the cork panels are inside the enclosure, correct?
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11-15-13, 02:57 PM
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Re: Are covering side of tanks needed
Quote:
Originally Posted by Starbuck
MBK boy, the cork panels are inside the enclosure, correct?
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Yes they are.
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