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Newbie Questions Regarding Cage/ Basic set up

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I was just wondering what size tank is good for a new corn snake (hatchling)? I saw one at the local Petco that was 20in in length, 10 wide and 12 tall. Would that size be good for the first year or so?

Also, out of curiousity, I know I'm definatly getting one opal corn snake, but it's possible I may also get a champagne pink one from another breeder. They would bothe be of the same age or close to it by maybe a couple weeks difference, but would they be alright in the same tank? Or would I need a seperate tank for the champagne? They'd both be female, so that's not a concern, though when they get bigger I would probably seperate them into different tanks anyway.

Would they be more comfortable together when they're young? Since they'd be in a new home and all.

Lots of questions. Lol. Anyone who takes the time to answer is given much thanks. ;)
 
Welcome!!! I have a 20L for mine because I was new to the hobby had not talked to an expert and did not want to continually be having to upgrade. If I had it to do over I would have gone with a 10 gallon. With a hatchling that is all they need and they like small spaces. I am sure other more experienced people will give their advice on this but everything I have read and advice on here I have seen is that it is not a good idea to co-habitate your snakes. Make sure you get the temps right and give them good appropriately sized hides. You will find tons of great information from great people on this forum. Again welcome!
Here is a link to a care sheet written by Kathy Love for when you first get the snakes home.
http://www.cornutopia.com/Corn Utopia on the Web/- CARE SHEET Cornutopia corn snakes cornsnakes.htm
 
giraffe77aft said:
Welcome!!! I have a 20L for mine because I was new to the hobby had not talked to an expert and did not want to continually be having to upgrade. If I had it to do over I would have gone with a 10 gallon. With a hatchling that is all they need and they like small spaces. I am sure other more experienced people will give their advice on this but everything I have read and advice on here I have seen is that it is not a good idea to co-habitate your snakes. Make sure you get the temps right and give them good appropriately sized hides. You will find tons of great information from great people on this forum. Again welcome!
Here is a link to a care sheet written by Kathy Love for when you first get the snakes home.
http://www.cornutopia.com/Corn Utopia on the Web/- CARE SHEET Cornutopia corn snakes cornsnakes.htm
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Thank you! I'll definatly check that link out. The likely hood of my parents allowing me to get two corn snakes is rather slim any way. It took a good year to let them get me one :rolleyes:
But I'm glad to say my baby opal corn snake comes this upcomming Tuesday :) so I'm excited to get everything set up for her nice and comphy.
 
It's usually recommended to start them in 10 gallons, and when they get bigger transfer to a 20 long or larger. I started 2 of my corns in 10 gallon tanks (seperate tanks), and one of them in a 20 long (because that's what I had). With the 20 long I just made sure she had plenty of hiding spaces, there is a large fake vine type plant covering most of the floor space and she seems to like using the leaves as hides, sometimes preferring the leaves over her regular hides.
 
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