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Vivarium Help Please!

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Mr_Rebecca

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Hi!
A month and a bit a go I came across a corn snake in a puddle in a field while I was out walking my dog (I'm in the UK and it was pretty chilly - poor little guy). I brought him home, talked to a few snake related organisations and kept a lookout for anyone looking for their corn snake. No one has come looking for him and honestly I'm really glad as I've completely fallen for the little guy :)
Since he seems to live with me now I think it's about time that I got a proper set up for him. I either know what I need, or already have it but I'm still yet to buy a Vivarium.

I much prefer the look of the predominately wooden ones, with the glass sliding panels on the front but nearly every video/post I've seen has featured glass tanks. Is there a reason for this?

Also from what I've read it should be at least 20 gallons (He's 30cm long - I've yet to weigh him) and have lots of hideouts since he's still quite small. I'm also assuming it's perfectly safe to put a heat mat in a wood tank, under reptile carpet, under aspen?

Thank you! :)

Eli - My little puddle snake
 
What a shame for the little guy! Glad he's found you. Cute guy!!

I use Monkfield tanks (currently have the 24 inch model) and they're really nice. All wood, glass panel on top and front. Opens are the top, with clips to secure the lid. The bottom of the tank is also glass, with a space between to glass panels for the heat pad. Highly recommend them!!! Comes in a range of sizes and styles, including front opening ones -we have one for our bearded dragon! If you get a tank that doesn't have a space for a heat mat, that should be safe, I think. I'll let other people weigh in here as I'm not too sure! Just make sure you have a thermostat to control the temperature so it's doesn't get too hot. Hope that helps [emoji4]




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The Monkfield tanks are my favourite atm- I saw your post on here with your set up and it looks really nice! Plus I like that they have a space for a heat mat. Glad to hear you like yours, it's always nice to be able to go on a recommendation. Do you have a reptile carpet underneath your aspen? I was unsure if I'd need one with that tank because it has a space for the heat mat?
I've got a thermostat on it's way!

Thanks! :)
 
Glad you like the set up!! I don't use a reptile carpet and I've never had any problems. I also deepen the aspen on his cool side to let him burrow, but have it shallower on the hot side so he doesn't burrow there if that makes sense [emoji4]


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Awesome Thank you :) I think I'll get that one then! Any thoughts on if I should get the 24" or the 30"? I read that a 20 gallon tank is a good size (which is the 30") but your 24" looks a great size and Eli is really small.
 
With such a small snake, take care if you use a vivarium with glass sliding panels. The youngsters will escape through the tiniest gap. Also, when they're young, corn snakes often feel more secure in smaller containers. My girl is about the size of yours and she lives in a plastic box (about 30x20 cm) with airholes and a secure lid on top. I know she feels safe because she's often out exploring, also by day.
Good luck:)
 
I use the 24" and my guys about two foot long now! I don't plan on moving him up a tank size till he's about three foot or bigger, and then I'll just get a tank size he can stay in as an adult probably [emoji4]


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You can use larger cages for babies with no issues. They live in the wild normally, so a large cage shouldn't be an issue. Be sure to add plenty of hides and ground cover. Those will help the little lad or lady feel more secure.
 
Lol, if we could get those Monkfield tanks over here, you'd see a lot fewer glass tanks pictured. Congrats on your rescued snake. I'm so glad you found him!

Even though this is not the intro section, welcome to the forum!
 
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