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snoopy

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I have decided that I would love to have a corn snake for a pet.
I need some help tho I have a 75gal tank what size/brand UTH would you recommend?

My other question was about light the tank is not in a bright part of the room. I have read corns do not need a light but I would like one for the day time any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
THANX
 
Hey! Another Ohioan. I'm in Columbus. I would get an 11"x17" UTH. I had bad luck with Fluker's brand UTHs heating unevenly. Remember to get a thermostat or at least a rheostat (lamp dimmer switch). Uncontrolled heat pads get too hot.

If you get a hatchling, you'll need to set up a temporary smaller home unless your 75 gallon is absolutely escape-proof.

Don't worry about the light. As long as the room has a window you should be fine. If you want to light up the tank, I'd suggest getting some sort of fluorescent. Anything incandescent will add heat and dry out the enclosure. If you don't like the prices of fluoro lights at the pet store go to Lowes. They have all kinds. I use one made for underneath a kitchen cabinet. It's only 13 watts or so and it lights up the entire cage.
 
Hey Snoopy! Welcome to the forum!

You know, it's actually ok to house a hatchling in a 75 gallon tank, but you're going to need plenty of places for the little guy/gal to hide. Cornnsnake hatchlings don't like wide open spaces and need plenty of places in which to curl up and feel secure. But that also means that you're going to have to hunt for your little snake every time you want to handle him, feed him, or clean out the tank.

I like starting my corns off in a 10 gallon tank first, and then moving to a larger size once they "come out of their shells" a bit. :)
 
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