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Tank Setup

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Im getting my 2 corns this Saturday, (a beautiful motley and snow), and I was wonderin ghow to set the tank up. I dont want to have just a plastic Rubbermaid container be thier permanent home... The tank i plan on using is a 55 gallon, an di was going to do the "box inside a box" concept until they are a little older. Is there anything special i should use for substrate or anything? Also, they are both still hatchlings, only a few months old, an dwas wondering if i should keep them in teh same tank or a different one. Thanks!

Weston
 
Well, on the keep 2 snakes together i'd do a forum search. There tons of topics on this subject (and tons of opinions :D ) Just don't keep them together if one is bigger then the other or there male/female. Other then that do a search and decide for yourself.

I heard good things of Aspen bedding. It's not avaiable in Holland though so i can't say anything from my own experience.

Just make sure there not on sand. That's no good for snakes. It will soak up all the moisture and give shedding problems. A pet shop close to me had them on sand once. They had pieces of shed all over then. I complained and now there on reptile bark.

I would advice you to give your hatchlings plenty of hiding spots. Both in the warm and cool end of your viv. I just used some toilet rolls and little boxes with a hole punched in them. If possible present them some fake plants to. I've bought then a few weeks ago and my little one absolutely loves them :) Crazy thing hangs usually upside down :D My other corn completely ignores them though. Matter of preference i think. But it makes the viv look really nice. Some branches are nice to. But make sure there parasite/bacteria free before using them. Avoid open spots since it may cause stress for the snake.
Then you'll need a water bowl ofcource. A shallow one may also be used for an occasional bath if they like to. For a little money you can easy make a very nice viv :) Good luck with it.
 
Weston,

I read a lot here, but only post once in a while when I feel I have something worth saying. I'm firmly in the "keep your corns seperately" camp, and wanted to offer a suggestion with regards to your 55 gallon tank.

With a piece of 1/4 acrylic, some aquarium cement and a little imagination you can divide your tank to hold two snakes in seperate compartments. I keep an Okotee and a Crimson this way and they are quite happy. Both sides are roomy and tall enough to add some climbing branches and hides. Another advantage is you can put one heat mat in the center and it will create your warm side for both halves.

Just remember that the sealer takes a couple of days to set, so either get the tanks set up in advance, or keep them in smaller containers temporarily. You might actaully be better off keeping them in small, simple setups for a month or two until you're sure they are both eating and defecating regularly. This will also allow you to take your time in setting up a pair of nice enclosures for them in the 55.

If you have any specific questions with regards to putting it all together, feel free to ask.

Scott
 
Jicin said:
I heard good things of Aspen bedding. It's not avaiable in Holland though so i can't say anything from my own experience.
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I would not recommend aspen bedding to anyone especially if they are to keep hatchling's on it...I have had several (13) snakes die from accidental ingestion while burrowing...For hatchling's I would strongly recommend paper towels...
 
I would not recommend aspen bedding to anyone especially if they are to keep hatchling's on it...I have had several (13) snakes die from accidental ingestion while burrowing...For hatchling's I would strongly recommend paper towels...
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wow i've never heard nothing but good things about aspen, but i can clearly see how something along those lines could happen. My snakes are on cypress mulch right now but that's only b/c it holds humidity much better in a glass viv than aspen or repti-bark. I was debating on whether i was going to use aspen or reptibark when i got my rack system set up and i think you just answered it for me.
 
With a piece of 1/4 acrylic, some aquarium cement and a little imagination you can divide your tank to hold two snakes in seperate compartments.
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ScottyK, I was thinking of doing that with a 40 gal long I have for three hatchlings. Is the acrylic easy to find like at a hardware store or do you need to get it at a specialty store? Also, do you know if the acrylic is easily removable if you ever want to change it back to its original size? Thanks in advance.
 
You can pick up the acrylic at any big hardware store like Home Depot. You can also get plexiglass for less money if you want something less dressed up. My tank is in my living room on a nice stand so I went with the acrylic.

Either way it will pay to nose around a bit before you buy. Look for "off cuts" or odd pieces which you can pick up without spending $20 on a full sheet. It's possible to get a smaller piece for just a couple of bucks.

The divider is removeable as long as you remember to use aquarium cement to glue it in. It stays relatively supple for years and you can scrape it off with a razor blade. Aquarium cement is also the only adhesive that I know for sure will be completely non-toxic and harmless to your snake when it sets.

Good luck with your project and let me know if you have any other questions...

Scott
 
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