Okay, so I'm kind of new to corn snakes. I am going to get a juvenile corn snake real soon, and I need to know what kind of tank I should get. I have everything else but I need a tank, I was thinking a 20 gallon but a lot of people have told me that it is too big. Should I go with a 10 gallon or 15? Or is there anyway that the snake can live in the 20 gallon? :shrugs:
-
Hello!
Either you have not registered on this site yet, or you are registered but have not logged in. In either case, you will not be able to use the full functionality of this site until you have registered, and then logged in after your registration has been approved.
Registration is FREE, so please register so you can participate instead of remaining a lurker....
Please be certain that the location field is correctly filled out when you register. All registrations that appear to be bogus will be rejected. Which means that if your location field does NOT match the actual location of your registration IP address, then your registration will be rejected.
Sorry about the strictness of this requirement, but it is necessary to block spammers and scammers at the door as much as possible.
Setup?
- Thread starter Scott19
- Start date
EsotericForest
Night Shadow
Most people would suggest starting a young corn snake in a 10 gallon until he grows larger, otherwise he can become overwhelmed. An adult corn snake can live out its life in a 20 gallon tank in theory, though I would argue toward having something at least a little larger than that. But if it's a young corn, I would start him in a 10. Welcome to the forum as well 
MysticExotics
(formerly NWHeather)
Welcome! You can also use rubbermaid/sterilite containers, with locking lids (drill airholes in the sides). That way, you don't have to spend as much on an enclosure that he will outgrow, & then get the 20 gal later, when needed.
Be sure to have plenty of hides, & you can use simple, free things, like toilet paper tubes, papertowel tubes, butter boxes (or bowls), etc.
I've picked up some small terra cotta plant pots from the thrift store, & mine love these.
Be sure to have plenty of hides, & you can use simple, free things, like toilet paper tubes, papertowel tubes, butter boxes (or bowls), etc.
I've picked up some small terra cotta plant pots from the thrift store, & mine love these.
EsotericForest
Night Shadow
You can never have too many 10 gallon tanks though, you have to admit . At least I can't, I always end of finding a use for them.
. At least I can't, I always end of finding a use for them.
MysticExotics
(formerly NWHeather)
You can never have too many 10 gallon tanks though, you have to admit
So true!
For all of those additional baby corns
cornsnakeforsale_com
Just Another Corn Breeder
Aquariums are much nicer for pets than plastic tubs in my opinion. A lot of breeders use the tubs for cost and convenience. For a single snake an aquarium isn't too expensive. Go craigslist if nothing else, you can find them dirt cheap.
EsotericForest
Night Shadow
I second that. I know I've said it before, but I found a lady who sold me two 20 gallons, and a 29 gallon for a total of $30. Well worth it.
EsotericForest
Night Shadow
Some snakes do fine in a 20 gallon, even at a young age. Chances are, you'll probably be fine doing that. But I do stress having a lot of hides.
wstphal
working in the Gulag
Scott, if you are only planning on having 1-2 snakes, that will work great. I would just get the 20G, get the 20 gallon LONG so the snake will have more floor space. If you are getting a little hatchling, put in lots & lots of stuff for it to hide in. The stuff can be cheap (cheap fabric flowers from a craft store, empty margarine tubs with a door cut in the side, papertowel or toiletpaper tubes). Just have plenty of it. Baby snakes are born thinking EVERYTHING is going to eat them (in the wild, that is pretty much true) so they need plenty of hiding places.