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Tank size?

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Agathor

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So I just got my corn snake almost 2 weeks ago, and he is just over 3 feet long. The people I got him from had him in a 10 gallon tank. I want to get him a 40 gallon tank. Is that going to be big enough or do I need something bigger?
 
I've always believed an Animal should be housed in the largest habitat that the keeper has room for.
I realize not everyone has the room and you have to do what you're comfortable with.
40 Gal aquariums can be longer and narrow or shorter
and deeper. I've used aquariums also but prefer a purpose built enclosure.
Since you're in the US, try taking a trip to petsmart and look at their
vivs. I have quite a few that are 50 Gal and open from the Front.
There is a 44" snake in a 36X18X18 and it was only $159.00 on sale.

Best of Luck!
 
a 40 is plenty big for your corn. Make sure you have plenty of hides for him in a tank that size.
 
Well the tank I was thinking of getting is a 40 gallon at petco made more for reptiles. it has the lid that slides and locks in place at the top for $120. I just wanted to make sure that would be plenty big for him though before getting it.
 
A good general rule of thumb, is you want the length of the tank to be at least half the length of the snake. Bigger/longer never hurts, but smaller wouldn't be advisable. Also, corns are a terrestrial species, so even if yours likes to climb you still want more horizontal ground space than vertical height. This will help with proper temperature gradients and the snakes ability to properly thermo-regulate himself. As others have mentioned, just make sure you have hide options for him, and if you put him in a considerably larger home, give him lots of cover and clutter to help feel secure.

Based on what you've said about the tank (it's approximate gallon size and the fact that it's a reptile designed cage) it should be good enough to house your corn for the rest of it's life. So I'd say go ahead and grab it, as long as it's a "long" reptile cage and not a "tall" reptile cage.
 
Nythain said:
Based on what you've said about the tank (it's approximate gallon size and the fact that it's a reptile designed cage) it should be good enough to house your corn for the rest of it's life. So I'd say go ahead and grab it, as long as it's a "long" reptile cage and not a "tall" reptile cage.
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Yes the tank is longer than it is tall. Just thought i would ask to make sure though. Thanks for the helpful input!
 
Check your local petsmart for the 40gal sliding lid tank. The local ones here have them reduced to clear to $98. They are normally $110 and i even remember when regular price was as low as $80. This is for the bare bones tank with sliding/locking screen lid made by Zilla.
 
HerpsOfNM said:
Check your local petsmart for the 40gal sliding lid tank. The local ones here have them reduced to clear to $98. They are normally $110 and i even remember when regular price was as low as $80. This is for the bare bones tank with sliding/locking screen lid made by Zilla.
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Hmm... I will have to check into that. When I was at petco last week, I looked at the 40gal, just the bare tank with a sliding/locking lid, and the price tag said $120. I think it was made by zilla but i don't remember. I think I will check out petsmart as well as some other pet stores to see if I can find one cheaper then.
 
If you can wait, Petco has $1/gallon tank sales a couple time per year. We picked up a 40 breeder for $40. I've also purchased from Craigslist; just make sure you disinfect very well.
 
Joba said:
If you can wait, Petco has $1/gallon tank sales a couple time per year. We picked up a 40 breeder for $40. I've also purchased from Craigslist; just make sure you disinfect very well.
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I forgot petco did that. I will keep that in mind, thanks!
 
PetSmart in Salem was having a sale on their exotic terra tanks last weekend. I can't remember how close Gresham is to Salem but I picked up a few tanks for really cheap. Sales like that don't usually last long though. PETCO is usually having decent sales on the Zilla tanks with the sliding lids. They have them every few months at my PETCO.
 
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