Show off your vivarium

[Recluse]

I only got a little snake and a little viv. but seeing all of these made me very jealous Everyone has done an amazing job on theirs! My boy needs to get big so I got more decorating space

 

[AdamKus]

Some of them are seriously amazing, but its an effort to clean all of this once a month you see, but I guess its something your snake deserves from you

 

[Hutchie91]

this is mine! custom built 90cm length x 50cm tall x 60 wide glass sides

 

[hallix]

Here are my four vivs. Still have a couple things to do. One needs a background and most still need some vines/climbs.

 

[helifreak]

Some of them are seriously amazing, but its an effort to clean all of this once a month you see, but I guess its something your snake deserves from you

That's why I am gonna try out the bioactive substrate approach... once you get it going, it becomes self cleaning - as long as you keep the conditions ideal for the bioactivity with human cleaning not necessary for years at a time - at least according to my reading materials.

 

[abynum1]

Here's my work in progress:
http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116421

 

[Jdog3131]

That's why I am gonna try out the bioactive substrate approach... once you get it going, it becomes self cleaning - as long as you keep the conditions ideal for the bioactivity with human cleaning not necessary for years at a time - at least according to my reading materials.

whats bioactivity substrate???

 

[helifreak]

whats bioactivity substrate???

From the book "The Art of Keeping Snakes":

What is a Bioactive Substrate?

A substrate that has active bacteria and other micro-organisms, including algae, fungi, protozoa, and soil nematodes, is said to be bioactive, meaning it contains biological agents that perform work.

i.e., it's a substrate that is alive, and contains "friendly" bacteria that aids in the cleaning and maintenance of the vivarium.

Several advantages to bioactive substrates include:

• It is self cleaning
• Bioactive substrates do not stick to the skin of snakes
• Snakes generally love burrowing in it
• It more easily allows the growth of live plants than other substrate options, like aspen

 

[Jdog3131]

Ahh very interesting...I really want to see pics when you are done.

 

[AdamKus]

Indeed it is very interesting, do you mind giving us a link to one of those substrates? Im interested in pricing, the look, size etc

 

[Destarte]

New Viv, and recycled viv.

I just got this Viv from a wife that vetoed her husband's decision to get a ball python. Lucky for me! I ended up getting it for only $60. And with that, I moved my Kenyan Sand Boa to a larger viv.

And my sand boa's enclosure:

 

[TheNoddingGod]

My vivarium for my Texas Rat Snake is almost done, I just need to get the background printed out for it. I hope it turns out the way I am thinking it is going to. The viv for my corn snake is small and not very exciting. Once he gets bigger and gets an upgrade, I will go all out.

 

[TheNoddingGod]

Oh yeah, if someone could explain to me how to upload pics on here that would be a huge help.

 

[Destarte]

I just use photobucket, and the IMG link is the one you copy/paste.

 

[Alyssum]

Here's baby Pepper's home. She loves hanging out in the fan palm in the back. The loose leaves are just there for fall but she does seem to like peeking out from underneath them.

http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=152691&stc=1&d=1317441569

 

[schnebbles]

Nice setups!! Jealous! Mine is good for now, but temporarily. I'm separating them ASAP.

 

[Destarte]

So you've decided to separate them? I might put a divider in the middle of my new tank. I saw them crawling around on top of each other last night, and when I woke up this morning they were curled up in a hide together. Considering the amount of hides and the size of the one they were in, it's hard to believe snakes cannot develop complex emotions.

 

[Dorgrim]

So you've decided to separate them? I might put a divider in the middle of my new tank. I saw them crawling around on top of each other last night, and when I woke up this morning they were curled up in a hide together. Considering the amount of hides and the size of the one they were in, it's hard to believe snakes cannot develop complex emotions.

you know, a divider isnt a bad idea! especially for them at a young age! You could get some aquarium silicone and split it in half. Let them eat that day or something in a separate container and it should dry by the end of the day. PLus when it comes time to give them a bigger enclosure, you can just use a flat sharp knife and cut away the silicone to open it back up for one of them!

 

[Destarte]

Well, that enclosure is kinda large for a single corn. It's 36x18x18. I might just pickup a pied python and let it be his. And get the two babies a couple 20gL.

 

[Dorgrim]

Well, that enclosure is kinda large for a single corn. It's 36x18x18. I might just pickup a pied python and let it be his. And get the two babies a couple 20gL.

ha! Ooo! get a wall python! the Woma ball hybrids :3 those are my faves! I cant stand the normal BP look ha. Also, I worry about pied bp's ive just heard so many health horror stories :x but what ever you end up doing with it im sure it will look rad!