tell me what is ideal

brylecc1989 · 04-19-11, 11:06 AM

What would the ideal enclosure be for an 18 month, 3 1/4 foot coastal carpet python? I have a 20 gallon high tank right now with a dual-dome red and white light setup for heat. A big branch thing and some vines for climbing and a small hide cave and waterbowl. I want to upgrade both size and accessories. Share what you guys have and what you think is best!

Bryan

Lankyrob · 04-19-11, 11:08 AM

Personally i would go for the adult size enclosure now - not sure what the ideal is for a coastal tho, i have a Jungle that needs the climbing room.

SnakeyJay · 04-19-11, 11:11 AM

A second hide would be good probably.. I dont have a CP so im not sure on viv size.... do u know u can use the infra red light 24/7 if u wanted. I think so anyway. Im sure rob could tell you.

brylecc1989 · 04-19-11, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Snakey-Jay-BRB

A second hide would be good probably.. I dont have a CP so im not sure on viv size.... do u know u can use the infra red light 24/7 if u wanted. I think so anyway. Im sure rob could tell you.

I knew that you could but it emits slightly less heat. (about 5 degrees) I figure if i switch at night when i go to bed it gives the animal a sort of cycle of day and night, both with darkness and a slight temperature drop.

brylecc1989 · 04-19-11, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lankyrob

Personally i would go for the adult size enclosure now - not sure what the ideal is for a coastal tho, i have a Jungle that needs the climbing room.

Think I could get away with a 40 gallon? I know coastals are semi arboreal like jungle so they probably have similiar climbing needs.

Lankyrob · 04-19-11, 05:21 PM

Personally i wanted 3foot of climbing height, i think shaumy keeps his in 2 foot high vivs but slightly longer than mine. Spacewise they have roughly the same, just mine is more vertical and less horizontal space.

SnakeyJay · 04-20-11, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by brylecc1989

I knew that you could but it emits slightly less heat. (about 5 degrees) I figure if i switch at night when i go to bed it gives the animal a sort of cycle of day and night, both with darkness and a slight temperature drop.

Ah good point.. I was gona use two bulbs but my red one seems to hold up.... Each person has their preferences tho.