Empty 130 gal tank - snake suggestions please

[Jules1618]

New to the snake world and have an empty 130 gal tank. I would like to get a snake that suits the space but also is suitable for beginners.

Thanks for any and all suggestions

[lady_bug87]

What are the dimensions?

[Corey209]

Make a separator that you can progressively move from 20g to 40g to 60g to 80g to 100g to 130g.

[Jules1618]

-Dimensions: approx 72"L x 18 "W x 24"H

[Jules1618]

New to the snake world and have an empty 130 gal tank. I would like to get a snake that suits the space but also is suitable for beginners.

Thanks for any and all suggestions


Capacity: 500 L (130 U.S. gal) Aquarium Dimensions (W x D x H): 150 x 58 x 65 cm (60 x 22.8 x 25.5 in)

[Lankyrob]

This is a duplicate thread!!

[Jules1618]

New to the snake world and have an empty 130 gal tank. I would like to get a snake that suits the space but also is suitable for beginners.

Thanks for any and all suggestions


Capacity: 500 L (130 U.S. gal) Aquarium Dimensions (W x D x H): 150 x 58 x 65 cm (60 x 22.8 x 25.5 in)

[guidofatherof5]

That all depends on what you want out of the responsibility. 130 gal is a big tank but that doesn't mean you need to fill it with one snake.
What Species are you interested in?
I'm a garter snake fan. Curious and interactive is the Thamnophis genus. They require more then one feeding a week. Some(babies) need 3-4 feedings a week. They are docile and for the most part never bite. Once they are comfortable with you and their surroundings it is a lot of fun interacting with them.

[Calihusker]

In reference to the above reply..

I'm going to just come out and say there is no "beginner snake" existent that would live in a tank that size.

But, you could get a lizard of some sort, but once again, not a "beginner" one.

You could also go along with what the other has said and only use part of the tank. Just add in a separator.

Cheers. ^_^

[EmbraceCalamity]

Originally Posted by Calihusker

In reference to the above reply..

I'm going to just come out and say there is no "beginner snake" existent that would live in a tank that size.

Why wouldn't an adult corn work in a 130 gallon?

~Maggot

[Calihusker]

Originally Posted by EmbraceCalamity

Why wouldn't an adult corn work in a 130 gallon?

~Maggot

I personally am not a fan of placing snakes in enclosures that exceed their size by a large amount. They are hard to upkeep, the snake has possibilities of insecurity, and other difficult-to-work-with elements. Not to mention, OP said that it was an aquarium, meaning it would need modifying to be suitable for a snake. Instead of spending a ton of work on an over-sized enclosure for a small, beginner snake, it would be most reasonable to spend $5 on a bin or $25 on a small terrarium that you need no modification for, and are suitable for housing "beginner snakes".

So, briefly, technically it "could work", I just don't think it's a reasonable decision for OP, who is new to the reptile hobby.

[guidofatherof5]

Originally Posted by Calihusker

In reference to the above reply..

I'm going to just come out and say there is no "beginner snake" existent that would live in a tank that size.

Cheers. ^_^

I beg to differ with you. A tank that size properly setup would be garter snake heaven for the snake that lives in it. Room to explore and keep busy. Multiple hides and water dishes, sounds pretty good to me.

[infernalis]

Originally Posted by guidofatherof5

I beg to differ with you. A tank that size properly setup would be garter snake heaven for the snake that lives in it. Room to explore and keep busy. Multiple hides and water dishes, sounds pretty good to me.

Sounds like a garter haven to me too....

That's some sound advice there folks..

[KORBIN5895]

Personally I would go garter.

[EmbraceCalamity]

Originally Posted by KORBIN5895

Personally I would go garter.

After seeing stuff Wayne and a few others have posted and reading up on them, I'm starting to develop a fondness for garters too. They seem like really cool snakes.

~Maggot