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Adult Snakes in Tubs

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simthesnake

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Ok I'm new to this site and to snakes but I've decided I want to get a corn snake I've been reading about them and I'm pretty sure I have all the basic's down. I was wondering because I know a lot of people keep their baby corn's in those sterilite tubs which is what I was planning on doing, But is it possible to keep a full grown snake in one of those tubs considering the tub is big enough? I'm pretty sure that would save a lot of money than buying a 20 or 30 gl tank. So could you use one for a corn to live in all of his life?(with the tubs increasing in size as he grows) Also if you could would a UTH have any effect on the plastic tub. I think thats pretty much it, hope you can help me.
 
Also if tubs can be used. Whats the best size for a full grown corn. I think I have a good size picked out for a baby.
 
You can house corns in snake racks which use 30l tubs for the actual cage...not sure what that would be in quarts. Most racks either use heat tape or radiant heat panels for UTH. But I have housed them seperately in tubs with lids and regular UTHs from pet stores. I just recommend using a dimmer switch or a thermostat with them so there is no issues about getting to hot.
 
smallet said:
You can house corns in snake racks which use 30l tubs for the actual cage...not sure what that would be in quarts. Most racks either use heat tape or radiant heat panels for UTH. But I have housed them seperately in tubs with lids and regular UTHs from pet stores. I just recommend using a dimmer switch or a thermostat with them so there is no issues about getting to hot.
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I only plan on getting one snake (though from what I read they are addicting).
So if I used a plastic tub with a standard uth and rheostat or thermostat, would that be fine? Is the 30l 30 liters?
 
Yes it would be fine. And yes 30l is 30 liters. Was just using the example of what snake racks are made of. Just remember to get some clips to hold down the lid and to put holes in it for air. You can melt the holes with a soldering iron or drill them from the inside out to make sure there is nothing rough for the snake to injure themselves on.
 
I house my adults in 32qt tubs. That size is standard, but 40qts would be better. Nanci on here uses 66qt tubs.
 
Thanks. I wanna get it as a baby. So I plan on getting a 32 quart for later on when it grows and I have a small tub around the house for when I get it.
 
simthesnake said:
I only plan on getting one snake (though from what I read they are addicting).
So if I used a plastic tub with a standard uth and rheostat or thermostat, would that be fine? Is the 30l 30 liters?
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I got my first corn back around December 15th, I know have 2 more (ball pythons though, not corns) it is very addictive lol.
 
When people are selling corn snakes on this site. What does it mean when they put a year next to it? Is it the year when it was born?...
 
Yes. It refers to to year the snake was born. Welcome to the site. I'm not far from you and I'll recommend that you do NOT buy your snake from that pet store in Jackson. A tour of it will tell you all you need to know....multiple snakes of different species housed together, lizards missing tails and just an unclean feeling to the whole place. Check out some of the reputable breeders online (a lot of good ones advertise here). Trust me, you'll be way happier. Good luck.

Mitch
 
mjdglobal said:
Yes. It refers to to year the snake was born. Welcome to the site. I'm not far from you and I'll recommend that you do NOT buy your snake from that pet store in Jackson. A tour of it will tell you all you need to know....multiple snakes of different species housed together, lizards missing tails and just an unclean feeling to the whole place. Check out some of the reputable breeders online (a lot of good ones advertise here). Trust me, you'll be way happier. Good luck.

Mitch
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Thanks. Are you refferring to the "Pet Supplies Plus", or the "Pet Station" Also I wan't to get a baby snake, but is that the best option? Also I assume a yearling is a snake a year or more old? Correct me if I'm wrong.
 
I think it's the Pet Station. Michigan Ave. Mural on the side of the building. Babies are more fragile and usually more nervous and flighty. A snake a little older might be better for a first time snake owner, but there's nothing wrong with starting out with a baby corn. The biggest thing with a baby is getting one that's healthy and a good eater. A good breeder won't ship you a snake unless it's an established eater.

Mitch
 
mjdglobal said:
I think it's the Pet Station. Michigan Ave. Mural on the side of the building. Babies are more fragile and usually more nervous and flighty. A snake a little older might be better for a first time snake owner, but there's nothing wrong with starting out with a baby corn. The biggest thing with a baby is getting one that's healthy and a good eater. A good breeder won't ship you a snake unless it's an established eater.

Mitch
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Thanks. I hadn't looked at their snakes yet, but you're right it does have that "Unclean feeling". I think I might get one a little older than a baby, I just don't want it too big ( I geuss I want to watch it grow up). Still deciding though, I'm looking at a 9-month old now, I doubt it's finished growing at this point.
 
Well good luck. It's awesome that you're doing your homework first. It is cool to watch them grow. Corn snakes change a LOT from babies to adults. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

Mitch
 
dan803 said:
I thought 28qt is okay! I read it in Kathy Love's book.
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Thats the minimum recommended size. IMO 28qts are too small for adult corns. I used to keep them in there but quickly realized they are pretty crammed spaces, especially since I like to put in big water bowls and a couple hides, and some vines. 32qts are better, but I would like to move my adults into a bigger space eventually.
 
ALL of my snakes, big and small, are housed in tubs... mostly in racks (4 total), but I've had a few in separate tubs over the years. For an adult corn, I'd say anything from 28-41qt tubs are appropriate, depending on the snake's size. Most of mine are in 30qt tubs now, but Dash the fatso (1200g) was previously housed in a 41qt - she seems fine in the smaller one though, at least for now.
 
ratsncorns said:
Thats the minimum recommended size. IMO 28qts are too small for adult corns. I used to keep them in there but quickly realized they are pretty crammed spaces, especially since I like to put in big water bowls and a couple hides, and some vines. 32qts are better, but I would like to move my adults into a bigger space eventually.
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I keep my setups very simple, with a smaller water dish & only one hide (with the exception of a few who have 2)... plenty of space in a 28qt if you're not getting fancy, although they do seem more comfortable with the 30-32qt tubs.
 
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