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Well currently I have my corn in a 20H left over from keeping fish. He has been in there a while now, well settled in etc. etc.

I have a 55 fish tank that I am currently keeping fish in, but am planning on getting rid of the fish soon. Would it be to soon to move him into that large of a tank? Is there any reason not to move him?

He is between 18-20" long right now, still just a little guy. I can't really see any harm in going with a bigger tank, just might take a little longer to find him :D
 
I have an adult king in a 40 long (same footprint as a 55). That's a pretty big tank for a little guy. If it were me, I'd wait a bit. That's a LOT of aspen to change. It might be a bit disconcerting for him, but if you do go that route, be sure to add lots of cover, caves, plants, tubes, etc for him to feel safe and secure. Just my 2 cents. :)
 
He could probably stay in the 20 gal for the first year or 2. If you do switch to the 55 gal make sure to have plenty of hides and plants so he feels comfortable. A couple of the obvious "cons" might include him going off feed for a while and hiding constantly.
 
I have a place where I get driftwood locally so hides isn't a problem. He spends most of his time in a hide under the aspen anyways, unless he's blending in with the hanging plants. He's doing that less now that it's getting colder I think.

Im not wanting to move him for his sake anyways yet he seems to be doing fine in the 20. I just want a smaller tank to put a pair of crested geckos in :D
 
haha, well if you have a plan for the smaller tank go for it. I can't say I've ever heard of a snake having a problem because they were in too large a tank, or of any problems being resolved by moving a corn to a smaller tank. Put lots of hides in there, and get your geckos! (cresties are soooo freaking cute)
 
You could put a temporary partition in the 55 gal and cut the space in half or so, to limit the area so he's not too overwhelmed.

I recently moved one of my corns to a 55 gal, but she's 30 inches long. She's doing great in it and loving it. She was refusing meals, but since I moved her she's started eating again.
 
The partition is a nice idea; it would make life simpler when it comes to finding the fellow. The 20-gal is fine, but don't be aftraid to put him in the bigger tank if you want the smaller one for something else. Do give him plenty of hides, and leave him alone for a couple of days after you move him. It's also a good idea to put some of his clean bedding from his old tank into the new one, along with his old hides and water dish. He can smell "home" that way and settle in faster.

Remember, these animals live in the wild, and can obviously adapt to spaces much larger than any tank we're ever going to put them in!

Good luck with all your critters!
 
Well word on the street has it I might be getting another corn from someone on campus that doesn't have time for it. Sounds like it's about a year old. Not eating well, but the owner mentioned it might be in a 5 gallon tank. So Im guessing it's not properly set up.

Think if I divide the 55 in half it will be large enough for both these snakes into adulthood? Unless they get freakishly big or something...
 
That's a workable plan. I currently have a 40-gal tank divided for two yearlings. If you'd like some ideas about how to do it, here's a thread from when I purchased the tank.

http://cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68478&highlight=divide

What I actually did in the end (and didn't get a photo of - will try to do that when the camera comes back from college with my son ;) ) was use a foamboard partition. It has triangular "feet" so it's sturdy, and is easily moved or removed for cleaning, changing set-up, etc.
 
Nice build thread :)

Im hoping I can use the aquarium stand and build a table on top of it to handle the overhang. Then I can use the tank on it's side, with a divider in the center. Then it will simply be a matter of using wood to make a "front" that I can open a half at a time. Figuring on using a piece of HDPE or aluminum and siliconing it in.

Is there any types of wood to avoid in construction of something like this?
Any general silicon adhesive should be safe to use as well?
 
I'd avoid anything that's been pressure treated. Pressure treatment means forcing pesticides into the porous spaces of the wood with pressure. That's great for helping make your deck unappealing for termites, but I wouldn't want that residue/vapor in my vivs.

Other than that, I'm not sure. I know the aromatic compounds of pines and cedar are bad for corns. Those are primarily found in and just beneath the bark. I'd still avoid those woods; better safe than sorry. You could definitely use hardwoods or cypress.
 
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