osiris2013
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Was wondering if the 55 gallon or bigger cage tanks ok for a 4 foot snake? i want a bigger tank for osiris bt not sure if the cage terrarium wil be ok to use or not safe?
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Are cage tanks ok?
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Mogey
city livin'-nature lovin'
If by cage tank, you mean one that's literally a cage designed for small animals, I'd say generally avoid it. They don't retain heat very well and are extremely ventilated (which isn't horrible I guess, depending on your area). All in all I've heard of people doing this and leading to some major complications- dry skin and bad sheds, unsteady temps, oh and that other one.. escape!
osiris2013
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i was thinking same thing. but wanted to make sure. lol tks
beautifullywild77
Go Penguins!!!
You can use the glass aquarium tanks with screen tops. They work perfect for corn snakes. Sometimes the big chain stores will have the $1 per gallon sale.
osiris2013
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i have a glass tank. was just curious about the screen tanks. thanks though.
Mogey
city livin'-nature lovin'
Well if you're talking about a screen mesh tank, that's different from a cage. When I read "cage" i thought of something akin to a guinea pig or rat enclosure (which, unfortunately, people have tried housing reptiles in).
Screen mesh enclosures (reptariums, i think they call them?) can be used, they say, but I read a lot about how snakes would rub their snouts raw against the screen mesh which caused a lot of problems and discomfort for the snake. These are better suited for chameleons and things that need extreme humidity and ventilation.
Screen mesh enclosures (reptariums, i think they call them?) can be used, they say, but I read a lot about how snakes would rub their snouts raw against the screen mesh which caused a lot of problems and discomfort for the snake. These are better suited for chameleons and things that need extreme humidity and ventilation.
osiris2013
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lmao. sry. guess i should have worded it better. lol thanks for the tip. I wouldnt want osiris to get hurt or rub his nose raw so I will stick to the glass tanks. Tks again.