Empty 130 gal tank - snake suggestions please

[Calihusker]

Originally Posted by Corey209

What's wrong with putting work into something? He/she could easily get a top made for it and make it a very nice showcase in the house.. Especially if they put a colubrid like a corn snake inside because there's really not much management.

I'm perfectly aware of that. Like I said, it's my opinion. I apologized for my first statement that was made as more of a "do this" than "I would do this in my experience".

And also, you are pressing me with all of this, but in the long run, there's still the possibility that OP doesn't like corn snakes, and isn't TOO intent on having a "showcase animal". You never know.

(I put emphasis on the "TOO" as you would most likely argue that owning a 130 gallon tank would only lead to the obvious conclusion that he prefers showcase animals.)

[EmbraceCalamity]

Originally Posted by Calihusker

You still have to modify the aquarium so that the snake cannot escape. It can be more work than it sounds like.

Like putting a large book on each end so that the snake can't push the lid up? =/

~Maggot

[KORBIN5895]

Personally I would go garter.

[EmbraceCalamity]

Originally Posted by KORBIN5895

Personally I would go garter.

After seeing stuff Wayne and a few others have posted and reading up on them, I'm starting to develop a fondness for garters too. They seem like really cool snakes.

~Maggot

[Calihusker]

Originally Posted by EmbraceCalamity

Like putting a large book on each end so that the snake can't push the lid up? =/

~Maggot

You would most likely need to do some custom work to build your own "lid" for the aquarium, at that point you would need to either add holes etc. or use some sort of custom made screen topping. You would most likely have to make your own lid. It's not too hard, it's not too easy.

We can let this go now, yes?

[EmbraceCalamity]

Originally Posted by Calihusker

You would most likely need to do some custom work to build your own "lid" for the aquarium, at that point you would need to either add holes etc. or use some sort of custom made screen topping. You would most likely have to make your own lid. It's not too hard, it's not too easy.

We can let this go now, yes?

That depends on whether or not she has a top for it. We'll see.

~Maggot

[Corey209]

Originally Posted by EmbraceCalamity

After seeing stuff Wayne and a few others have posted and reading up on them, I'm starting to develop a fondness for garters too. They seem like really cool snakes.

~Maggot

Originally Posted by KORBIN5895

Personally I would go garter.

I'm thinking of getting a garter for my zoo med, ribbons are only $20 instead of paying $225 for a coxi.

@OP, I'd see if you could trade this 130g for a smaller cage that is made for reptiles.

[Calihusker]

Originally Posted by Corey209

@OP, I'd see if you could trade this 130g for a smaller cage that is made for reptiles.

Weren't you just arguing over how simple it is to "apply work" to an aquarium to make it suitable for reptiles with me??

[Corey209]

Originally Posted by Calihusker

Weren't you just arguing over how simple it is to "apply work" to an aquarium to make it suitable for reptiles with me??

Yes, but 130g tanks take up a lot of room and if she ever wanted another snake having two 40-60g tanks would be more reasonable. Unless she just makes a separator.

[Calihusker]

Originally Posted by Corey209

Yes, but 130g tanks take up a lot of room and if she ever wanted another snake having two 40-60g tanks would be more reasonable. Unless she just makes a separator.

Why did you put me on the spot only to further expose the mistake I made when you agreed with my opinion on the over-sized tank? It's not fun being wolf packed on even when you admit you made a mistake.

[Corey209]

Originally Posted by Calihusker

Why did you put me on the spot only to further expose the mistake I made when you agreed with my opinion on the over-sized tank? It's not fun being wolf packed on even when you admit you made a mistake.

I just stated it was easy to make a top, but I apologize if I felt like I was trying to expose something. The tank isn't necessarily over sized if you utilize it right but I'm sure she could trade it for a nice reptile terrarium instead.

[EmbraceCalamity]

Originally Posted by Calihusker

Why did you put me on the spot only to further expose the mistake I made when you agreed with my opinion on the over-sized tank? It's not fun being wolf packed on even when you admit you made a mistake.

Dude, you weren't "wolf packed." Two people disagreed with you and discussed the disagreement, and it was over until you brought it up again. Don't be so overdramatic. Just chill.

I still think it'd be really cool to have a snake in the 130 gallon. So much could be done with that space if utilized properly.

~Maggot

[Corey209]

Originally Posted by EmbraceCalamity

Dude, you weren't "wolf packed." Two people disagreed with you and discussed the disagreement, and it was over until you brought it up again. Don't be so overdramatic. Just chill.

I still think it'd be really cool to have a snake in the 130 gallon. So much could be done with that space if utilized properly.

~Maggot

I'd set the whole thing up with bioactive substrate and even though it's sort of frowned upon I'd probably house two corns in there. It'd be cool to watch them live in a more "natural" environment.

[EmbraceCalamity]

Originally Posted by Corey209

I'd set the whole thing up with bioactive substrate and even though it's sort of frowned upon I'd probably house two corns in there. It'd be cool to watch them live in a more "natural" environment.

I wouldn't dare put two in there. It sounds big because it's a 130 gallon, but that's because it's over 2 feet tall. It's still only 60" x 23", and corns get like 4' - 6'. It would provide space to make a cool natural setup though for whatever is put in there.

EDIT: I'm not sure about two garters though, as I think they're usually smaller and are better in groups than corns. But I don't know enough about them to really say anything on that.

~Maggot

[Corey209]

Originally Posted by EmbraceCalamity

I wouldn't dare put two in there. It sounds big because it's a 130 gallon, but that's because it's over 2 feet tall. It's still only 60" x 23", and corns get like 4' - 6'. It would provide space to make a cool natural setup though for whatever is put in there.

~Maggot

Didn't think about that.. well, I'd still love to put a snake that burrows inside with bioactive substrate. Not sure if live plants would work so well.