Keeping water snakes in semi-aquatic habitats?

[KD35WIN.AS.ONE]

Originally Posted by annarawrr

But the reality is I'm a poor college student and at the moment I can't afford a large snake!

As am i... Just rehomed 5 snakes last week because im transferring from a Tech school to a 4 year. Had 2 over 6.5ft... Sad i know, but i kept one my S. Copperhead, and plan on gettin one or two more stunning Cryptelytrops. I love all Elapids, and over the last 2 months have had quite some experience with them, but i dont think i have the means of owning one quite yet.

[annarawrr]

Aw, that's too bad! Just a couple of weeks ago I had to rehome my two turtles because they outgrew their tank. Put them in my grandparents' koi pond and I was so upset! Everyone was like, "They're just turtles they don't even have real feelings!" which is silly in my opinion, I don't know whether they have feelings or not but the fact is I'd grown very attached to them! But I just don't think I could live in an apartment all on my own without a pet or ten! XD

[Aaron_S]

I like what you're doing in regards to research and the like.

I don't like how you bought a snake and buying up the items you currently have for it has run you dry and you still haven't found a 100% proper set-up.

I looked at the last thread where the guy had snakes of different species living together. (By the way I can do the same thing with balls and boas but doesn't make it right.) If you read through his little blurbs under each picture he'll tell you he lost numerous snakes in doing this set-up. He had a lot of disease run through his collection from the feeder fish just being left in there as well as from the multiple snakes. I know you won't have issues from multiple snakes but you might from feeder fish. You've effectively taken on another fish tank and it needs to be maintained as one. Ensure you're doing proper water changes and don't just "let it run it's course" like the other guy did.

[Aaran]

Originally Posted by KD35WIN.AS.ONE

As am i... Just rehomed 5 snakes last week because im transferring from a Tech school to a 4 year. Had 2 over 6.5ft... Sad i know, but i kept one my S. Copperhead, and plan on gettin one or two more stunning Cryptelytrops. I love all Elapids, and over the last 2 months have had quite some experience with them, but i dont think i have the means of owning one quite yet.

I love catching tench

[infernalis]

Originally Posted by annarawrr

Aw, that's too bad! Just a couple of weeks ago I had to rehome my two turtles because they outgrew their tank. Put them in my grandparents' koi pond and I was so upset! Everyone was like, "They're just turtles they don't even have real feelings!" which is silly in my opinion, I don't know whether they have feelings or not but the fact is I'd grown very attached to them! But I just don't think I could live in an apartment all on my own without a pet or ten! XD

That's silly.. It's YOUR feelings that matter.

[annarawrr]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

I like what you're doing in regards to research and the like.

I don't like how you bought a snake and buying up the items you currently have for it has run you dry and you still haven't found a 100% proper set-up.

I looked at the last thread where the guy had snakes of different species living together. (By the way I can do the same thing with balls and boas but doesn't make it right.) If you read through his little blurbs under each picture he'll tell you he lost numerous snakes in doing this set-up. He had a lot of disease run through his collection from the feeder fish just being left in there as well as from the multiple snakes. I know you won't have issues from multiple snakes but you might from feeder fish. You've effectively taken on another fish tank and it needs to be maintained as one. Ensure you're doing proper water changes and don't just "let it run it's course" like the other guy did.

I appreciate the time you took to go through the link and write me this response! But I must disagree with your second point; I'm actually pretty satisfied with the setup to be honest. I think there is sufficient space for the snake to bask and dry itself, if that is what you refer to. I haven't actually run completely out of money, of course, and if the snake needed something I would definitely go out to get it right away!

And yes, I did read the descriptions he put in his post. He did lose a significant number of snakes but I don't think he mentioned exactly why. These snakes are available in the wild and it could have been because they were wild-caught, and were diseased to begin with... It could have been anything. He did mention the diseased feeder fish, which I think is a pretty bad move on his part... I intend to feed my snake frozen fillets and feeders I will receive from my uncle's fish farm, so that I can be sure of the quality of the fish. His diet will be supplemented with vitamins.

I've managed to learn a lot from these forums in the past week or so and in time I will learn a lot more! At the moment I'm pretty sure I'm doing everything right by the snake. I'm extremely enthusiastic when it comes to my pets and although I said I was running low on funds, money will not be an issue where the snake is concerned! (:

[annarawrr]

Oops, for some reason the picture of the entire enclosure is not showing. I can't go back and edit that post so here it is again with a link that works!

[Gungirl]

Its looking nice!