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Old 07-07-15, 11:32 AM   #1
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Arboreal snake for Bio active terrarium Ideas

A friend of mine is looking to set up a nice bio active display tank and trying to decide what to house in it. Preverably a snake but a lizard is a possibility as well. As long as the lizard isnt something common like a crestie or garg. Were thinking something along the lines of a rough green snake or chameleion of some sort.

the enclosure hasnt been purchased yet so theres no size restriction on what the decided animal will be.

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Old 07-07-15, 12:38 PM   #2
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Asian vine snake....this will always be my answer to this question lol
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The size of the cage is very important to answering this question.
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Re: Arboreal snake for Bio active terrarium Ideas

I agree I just got a pair for myself and said the same thing lol. I think she wants something I dont already have which is the challange with me having 20 animals.
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The size of the cage is very important to answering this question.
No cage purchased yet so open to all different options.
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Tokay gecko? Not very handlable but neat to watch and listen to.
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Amazon Tree Boa
Rhino Rat Snake
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Re: Arboreal snake for Bio active terrarium Ideas

she dosent find the appearence of the atb to worth the attitude. Which i dont agree personally but thats aside from the point here lol. however the rhino rat may be an option
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so far asian vines and rhino rats are topping the list. everything else weve found and considered has been eliminated for one reason or another. so still looking for more suggestions.
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I soooo want an asian vine snake some day *_*

I even have a place that will sell me live feeder anoles!
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Im getting feeder house geckos for $3ea for mine

Theyre really amazing snakes. totally different from anything else I have. the only thing I'd suggest if you get some is to have a misting system.. Mine broke and will be replaced soon so for now I spray them twice a day and they chug back the watter every time I do.

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Re: Arboreal snake for Bio active terrarium Ideas

Thanks for the info. It will probably be a while before I get one. But for future reference what size tank woyld they do good in? Should I keep them single or in a pair? Would a waterfall be the same as a misting feature?
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Red tailed rat snakes are also great, or green tree python or emerald tree boa
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Thanks for the info. It will probably be a while before I get one. But for future reference what size tank woyld they do good in? Should I keep them single or in a pair? Would a waterfall be the same as a misting feature?
The waterfall will look pretty! however I dont think they will drink from it. when I mist mine they suck the water dropplets off of the leaves or glass. Ill put together a thread for mine with some pictures today.

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Asian vine snake....this will always be my answer to this question lol
Can Asians be switched to a mice diet? I like them a lot but not sure about their diet. If it has to be all lizards?

GTP gets my vote. I have one that I keep behind me at the office. He's meaner than hell, even though he's a CBB. But I didn't get him as a "handle" snake and more of a display snake. Great conversation snake when people come in and see him.
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