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Baby corn snake terrarrium

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JackValentine

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can i keep a baby corn snake in a 5.5 gallon terrarium for till she is 8 months old i ask because i need her to be in something small enough i can hid her because my building doesn't allow snakes and ill be moving in 8 months she just hatched yesterday and is tiny i know its not the recommended size i just want to know if its possible here is the tank im talking about


http://www.petsmart.com/supplies/te...500028?var_id=36-15054&_t=pfm=recently_viewed
 
I've seen multiple posts and sites that list hatchlings can do just fine in smaller containers. (heck a lot of breeders use small tupperwares/rubbermaids for the first few months. I think so long as you are meeting the other needs, food, water, heat/cool space is the most variable one. Mine is about 2-3 months (I think, I have no clue really) and she's in a 10 gallon atm.

Now I will say, a 5 gallon will be harder to set up a good variable temp because I think the zoomed UTHs are for 10g and up. But there is a similar heating pad made for hermit crab containers that is smaller and might work. You'll just have to play with a thermostat to make sure the temps are right.
 
While I don't really approve, I've had to temporarily hide an animal once myself so I can understand. If you want it to be out of sight and secure, I'd recommend using a tub with a nice secure lid instead of a tank. I've got a 26.5 qt. Ziploc Weathertight tub for my hatchling that I hope will last the year. UTHs work nicely with tubs, though if you get the kind that adheres, I'd just stick it to a piece of foil.
 
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