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Corn snake as first snake?
- Thread starter Kingjeff
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mattsnake
snake hunter
Corns are great!
A 29 gallon should be good for life. Make sure you have a temperature gradient in the cage-you can do this by getting an undertank heater (most pet shops sell them) and sticking it under the tank on one side.
If you use a substrate like aspen mulch, make sure to feed in a seperate container or on paper towels to prevent the snake from ingesting the mulch.
Make sure the tank cover is immposible to escape, if there is the smallest opening the snake will find it and exploit it.
A 29 gallon should be good for life. Make sure you have a temperature gradient in the cage-you can do this by getting an undertank heater (most pet shops sell them) and sticking it under the tank on one side.
If you use a substrate like aspen mulch, make sure to feed in a seperate container or on paper towels to prevent the snake from ingesting the mulch.
Make sure the tank cover is immposible to escape, if there is the smallest opening the snake will find it and exploit it.
thanks for the reply. DO you know of a cheap website that i can buy equipment from? In the fish world, www.bigalsonline.com is the main one. Is there one for snakes?
http://www.petsmart.com/global/prod...<>ast_id=2534374302023694&bmUID=1086385872622
what do you guys feel about these cages? What would be the best and low cost besides the bins at walmart? What about fish tanks? thanks.
what do you guys feel about these cages? What would be the best and low cost besides the bins at walmart? What about fish tanks? thanks.
Neumann
New member
Kingjeff,
I don't think that cage is appropriate for corn snakes. It won't hold heat or humidity and your new friend will probably rub his snout raw on the mesh that makes up the entire cage. A screen top is okay but try to find a cage that has a smooth surface around the edges. Aquarium style cages are inexpensive and work well for this purpose. If money is an issue now, you can start your new snake out in a large Kritter Keeper style cage for 6 months to a year and they're under $20.00 USD.
Just my 2c...
I don't think that cage is appropriate for corn snakes. It won't hold heat or humidity and your new friend will probably rub his snout raw on the mesh that makes up the entire cage. A screen top is okay but try to find a cage that has a smooth surface around the edges. Aquarium style cages are inexpensive and work well for this purpose. If money is an issue now, you can start your new snake out in a large Kritter Keeper style cage for 6 months to a year and they're under $20.00 USD.
Just my 2c...