My wife's first snake, Sidney - Page 3

Jay · 11-29-11, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Norm66

I understand that aquariums are not ideal homes for snakes

You answer your own question

Norm66 · 11-29-11, 01:18 PM

Geez....

Not ideal doesn't necessarily mean bad though now does it?

**millertime89** · 11-29-11, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jay0133

You answer your own question

and yet millions of people make them work, myself and many other board members included. They're not ideal but with a bit of work they can be just as good as the $300 plastic vivs.

Norm66 · 11-29-11, 01:22 PM

Thanks Kyle. I can't figure out why these guys are jumping all over me when I just cruised through this site and found dozens of pictures of all kinds of snakes being kept in aquariums. Even the Stickied BP care sheet at the top of this forum mentions them as not being ideal, but commonly, successfully used. Maybe they're just mad we named the new guy after Sidney Crosby (a lot of hockey fans dislike him). ;^)

Gungirl · 11-29-11, 01:23 PM

I think the tank is fine as long as you monitor and adjust as needed (which you are)

**lady_bug87** · 11-29-11, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by millertime89

and yet millions of people make them work, myself and many other board members included. They're not ideal but with a bit of work they can be just as good as the $300 plastic vivs.

especially when they're free!

my 1.1 Lacertas are in a 75 gal aquarium I have half of the top wrapped up with saran wrap and I give them a good misting in the morning

KORBIN5895 · 11-29-11, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Norm66

I'm keeping the damn thing in a plastic grocery bag on the front porch and prodding it with a stick every time I walk by.

I knew you looked like the type!

That's just hilarious.

Jay · 11-29-11, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Norm66

Thanks Kyle. I can't figure out why these guys are jumping all over me when I just cruised through this site and found dozens of pictures of all kinds of snakes being kept in aquariums. Even the Stickied BP care sheet at the top of this forum mentions them as not being ideal, but commonly, successfully used. Maybe they're just mad we named the new guy after Sidney Crosby (a lot of hockey fans dislike him). ;^)

You cought me, die hard caps fan

alessia55 · 11-29-11, 01:46 PM

I haven't been able to afford one of the nice pvc cages yet (though I"ll have some by May 2012!) so in the meantime I too have managed to deal with a glass aquarium (it even has a screen top) but I"ve adjusted it to work just as well as any other fancy pvc cage. By using saran wrap and all, I successfully keep the right temps and humidity without a problem. There are lots of us on this forum that use glass aquariums rather than pvc cages because of cost or availability. Norm, I think you're doing a fine job

Norm66 · 11-29-11, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jay0133

You cought me, die hard caps fan

LOL. I was figuring Montreal but close enough. ;^)

Norm66 · 11-29-11, 01:49 PM

Thanks Alessia.

KORBIN5895 · 11-29-11, 01:58 PM

I am all for the blackhawks!!!!! And yes I am not a huge Crosby fan, unless of course you are talking about Crosby, Stills and Nash.

blindfireak40 · 11-29-11, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by millertime89

and yet millions of people make them work, myself and many other board members included. They're not ideal but with a bit of work they can be just as good as the $300 plastic vivs.

Also as good as the $300 plastic vivs are the $8.95 plastic vivs to be had at Wal-Mart

Something you may wanna consider, Norm, especially given that balls are terrestrial. They do sell tubs with locking lids; just drill a few air-holes and PRESTO!! Nearly pro-quality animal housing.

youngster · 11-29-11, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by blindfireak40

Also as good as the $300 plastic vivs are the $8.95 plastic vivs to be had at Wal-Mart

Something you may wanna consider, Norm, especially given that balls are terrestrial. They do sell tubs with locking lids; just drill a few air-holes and PRESTO!! Nearly pro-quality animal housing.

Sean makes a good point.
Tubs can even work better than the PVC plastic types.
IMO they can be easier for the keeper and the herp.
But if you get a tub makes sure it's completely secure and the snake cannot get out :/

**Aaron_S** · 11-29-11, 05:42 PM

Aside from all the off topic banter I'll just say I, and Jay, never said you had to spend $300 on a plastic viv. I got a boaphile for like $250, used that had four compartments, back lit and heat installed already from a friend a few years back. I never used it but it's possible to find like deals. As well as you can MAKE one from wood.

I personally think the fact you need to buy something and then fix it all up to make it work just isn't suitable. Might as well buy a cardboard box and attach wheels to it and consider it an usable car. No, I don't think having to play around with pillowcases and foil to cover the lid to achieve proper humidity is ideal in the least. I personally use tubs.

I would like to refer to LankyRob here on the forum and I hope he doesn't mind but he has great wood enclosures, I believe they are all wood, for ALL his herps. He may or may not have spent a fortune on them but as it stands you can find a more suitable middle ground. Melamine is not expensive in the least.