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new snake Lover a few questions

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Snakelova4eva

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Hi I just got a snake today i think it is a read albino motley but it might not be i will post a pic later on too i just have 3 questions






1) I have my hatchling corn in a 35 gallon tank with and exscape proof lid is that to big

2) should i ever upgrade the size of the tank

3) i have an under tank heat pad and i was wondering is that enough to keep the snake at a good tempeture
 
Wow! 35 Gallons? Can be too big, your corn might get stressed easily because he or she could be overwhealmed by the size.... might not be able to find the warm and cold spots on the tank easy enough. I would switch to a smaller tank if it seems like he's not eating or regurgitates his food. Doesn't mean they can't do well in a big tank, but usually they like to feel secure. Make sure you have enough hides in warm and cool sides! :D Under tank heat pad may be enough... just make sure the warm end stays around 82-88 degrees, cool side around 75 or so. If the warm end isn't at least 80, get a heat lamp to help things along. Water dish always on the cold end. Other than that, enjoy the snake!
 
One thing that might be a good compromise...

Is to get a rubbermaid or sterilite shoebox type container (lots of us use those as homes for our snakes...), put air holes around the sides... and place it inside the larger tank with one end on the heated side. Make sure you put a small water bowl in there and close the lid.

1) you now have a safe, secure place for a baby snake
2) it's not taking up extra room
3) when the baby is bigger, all you have to do is pop off the lid and give him time to adjust to the larger space while still having access to the smaller space.

I have set up a number of friends snakes this way and they have done really well.

Welcome to the forum!
 
quick question..
how is it that a cage can be too big? do wild corns get stressed because they're not enclosed?
just wondering
-abbya
 
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