What can i put in here?

Zosime · 03-08-13, 07:53 PM

What can i put in a 18x18x24 exoterra i have acouples extra tanks and im trying to fill one of the cages after i build my beardies enclosures. Do you guys have any suggestions? I want a lizard the most but im willing to get a snake too if i can care for it the enclosure.

Corey209 · 03-08-13, 07:56 PM

Amazon tree boa, the majority of geckos, plenty of frogs or toads

Gravelanche · 03-08-13, 11:45 PM

also useful for YOUNG snakes of other breeds, im putting a juvenile brazillian rainbow boa in one that size, after she grows a bit i will move her up to something else.

also look up rough green snakes, i think they are really neat

Bloedig · 03-08-13, 11:46 PM

Male Kenyan Sand Boa

Corey209 · 03-09-13, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Gravelanche

also useful for YOUNG snakes of other breeds, im putting a juvenile brazillian rainbow boa in one that size, after she grows a bit i will move her up to something else.

also look up rough green snakes, i think they are really neat

I doubt he's looking to upgrade and you can put a young snake in anything.

Rough greens are cool though, that could hold a pair.

**lady_bug87** · 03-09-13, 06:22 AM

I've had my GTP in one of those since she came to me a year ago
She has plenty of room.

Gravelanche · 03-09-13, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by lady_bug87

I've had my GTP in one of those since she came to me a year ago
She has plenty of room.

Ugh on one hand I really want a gtp but I'm nervous about them for some reason lol

**lady_bug87** · 03-09-13, 09:28 AM

Nothing to be nervous about. So long as you feed them appropriately, and maintain proper husbandry they are a wonderful species to keep

Gravelanche · 03-09-13, 09:49 AM

i think its snakebytes TV :P they always go to GTP's when they want chewy to get bit. im sure once i actually hold one i will never want to put it down. curious though, seen a lot of people with GTP, anyone with emerald tree boa's?

Bloedig · 03-09-13, 09:56 AM

I have the same "fears and anxiety" about the GTP's. Seems like almost every video I see of them they are striking someone. lol

Zosime · 03-09-13, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by lady_bug87

I've had my GTP in one of those since she came to me a year ago
She has plenty of room.

Hm i think i might want a GTP or a Rough green snake.. Im looking for a cool display animal but id like to be able to hold them too. Witch do you think is better?

**lady_bug87** · 03-09-13, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Gravelanche

i think its snakebytes TV :P they always go to GTP's when they want chewy to get bit. im sure once i actually hold one i will never want to put it down. curious though, seen a lot of people with GTP, anyone with emerald tree boa's?

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Originally Posted by Bloedig

I have the same "fears and anxiety" about the GTP's. Seems like almost every video I see of them they are striking someone. lol

This is where individuality comes into play.
My GTP has never bitten, has struck a couple times closed mouth and we rarely handle her.

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Originally Posted by Zosime

Hm i think i might want a GTP or a Rough green snake.. Im looking for a cool display animal but id like to be able to hold them too. Witch do you think is better?

I can't speak for the rough green snake but I happen to adore my green tree. Though as I said we don't handle her very much, when we do (usually for routine checks) she tolerates it beautifully.

Besides they are beautiful to look at

Gravelanche · 03-09-13, 10:51 AM

GTP are beautiful snakes, but survey seems to say a bit more "look dont touch", the rough greens are smaller, but more active and docile, other upside is you could fit a pair in the tank, and they are only about $75 each.

Zosime · 03-09-13, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Gravelanche

GTP are beautiful snakes, but survey seems to say a bit more "look dont touch", the rough greens are smaller, but more active and docile, other upside is you could fit a pair in the tank, and they are only about $75 each.

Yeah i think GTP's are out of my price range dont know if id be able to get one but is the scientific name for the rough green snake Opheodrys a. carinatus? I see them for sale on backwater reptiles and iv orderd a Neroda Sp. from them before and it came fine and healthy they did close the deli lid on his tail though

DragonsEye · 03-09-13, 12:25 PM

My understanding from what I have heard and read (so, nope, no personal experience here) is that rough greens stress out easily and should not be handled except when necessary. Also, I have yet to find anyone who has had any luck in keeping them long term.