looking for new snake - Page 2

Mikoh4792 · 06-07-14, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by snakekid6996

I was thinking a hog island might be nice

Those are neat snakes. However I'd be ready to provide it a larger enclosure than a 40 gallon down the road.

Batessi · 06-07-14, 04:40 PM

A true hog island should not get over 6ft, but a 40gal is really cutting it close considering the bulk that comes with boas. Seeing the budget and the use of a glass tank, I would go with a jungle or IJ carpet. A nice hardy species that will give you a little extra experience for when you can pick up a GTP on top of being something a little different.

jpsteele80 · 06-07-14, 06:27 PM

There are numerous snakes you could get with up to 200 dollars, Just depends on the type of snake your looking for, you could get an amazon tree boa, retics and burms are less than 200 but you will definitely need a tank upgrade soon, carpet pythons are awesome, blood's are awesome, do you prefer slender or heavy bodied, number of questions you gotta ask yourself.

snakekid6996 · 06-07-14, 11:02 PM

Would anyone recommend a woma python?

jpsteele80 · 06-07-14, 11:24 PM

It's really all about what you want, I wouldn't go buy a snake just to buy one, be happy with your decision, do the research on what you want, if you want a woma python then you should get one

snakekid6996 · 06-07-14, 11:30 PM

I want every snake. :c therein lies the problem

jpsteele80 · 06-07-14, 11:45 PM

Lol we all have that same problem

snakekid6996 · 06-08-14, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Batessi

A true hog island should not get over 6ft, but a 40gal is really cutting it close considering the bulk that comes with boas. Seeing the budget and the use of a glass tank, I would go with a jungle or IJ carpet. A nice hardy species that will give you a little extra experience for when you can pick up a GTP on top of being something a little different.

Would I male jungle carpet python be able to live it's entire Life in a 40gallon breeder? I might be interested in getting one.

jpsteele80 · 06-08-14, 07:25 PM

For an adult male carpet I would think more like a 4x2x2 (tall X width X length)

Batessi · 06-08-14, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by snakekid6996

Would I male jungle carpet python be able to live it's entire Life in a 40gallon breeder? I might be interested in getting one.

You will not have much room for decor, but yes. 40 gallons are a real awkward tank for snakes in my opinion though, great length, but 18" width with 16" inch height is just a little redundant in my eyes, I like 20-24" width. It will take a JCP about 3 years to reach adult size, by then I am sure you'll have the funds to build a more custom cage.

Mikoh4792 · 06-09-14, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by snakekid6996

Would I male jungle carpet python be able to live it's entire Life in a 40gallon breeder? I might be interested in getting one.

To be honest I don't think 40 gallons are suitable for an adult carpet python. I would go with a 3x2x2 as a minimum.

Mikoh4792 · 06-09-14, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Batessi

A true hog island should not get over 6ft, but a 40gal is really cutting it close considering the bulk that comes with boas. Seeing the budget and the use of a glass tank, I would go with a jungle or IJ carpet. A nice hardy species that will give you a little extra experience for when you can pick up a GTP on top of being something a little different.

I would say a 40 gallon is too small for an adult carpet python. A snake can be kept alive in a 40 gallon but I find it to be too cramped even for a relatively slender boid.

aaron_cg · 06-09-14, 08:54 AM

Want something more exciting, and not to common? Why not a King Rat? All though for a 40 gallon have you considered a Milk Snake?

pdomensis · 06-09-14, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by snakekid6996

I just don't think I can do all of this with my budget atm.
I have tanks and decor but none for an arboreal species
I would need an entirely new set up, a 50-100$ heat panel, and the snake by itself is 350$+.
I was planning on only spending around 100-200$ on this project.
Unfortunately I just don't think I can afford this guy right now :/

If you can't afford the better housing then you're left with species that are more tolerant of the conditions you can provide, (size, humidity, etc). So you're left mostly with temperate colubrids and a few others. There are lots of species and morphs of kings, milks and bulls that would enhance your small collection. A childrens' could work too if the glass cage had some modifications.

If you really want something different it would be worth the time to save up for it.

Kera · 06-09-14, 03:05 PM

If you're interested in smaller snakes, you could go with a western hog nose.

Not too extravagant but mostly overlooked, very cute. I've been wanting a hoggie for a while.

I will always vouch for carpets as well, though, as everyone else has pretty much said, a 40 gal might be cramped for an adult male even, but you would have time to buy a larger, more suitable enclosure if you buy a neonate or even a yearling.

Best of luck in your hunt.