New to pet snakes, any veteran advice?

So I am looking to get a new pet snake, but tank size will be a bit of an issue. On the internet I have heard many suggestions for getting ball pythons or corn snakes, and far too many arguments about their respective tank sizes. I need to know what size tank both go in, and which one is smaller. It would also be nice to know of any other info, such as which one has better feeding habits, which one eats less, which one costs less, and any other beginner advice.

Thanks in advance, Brittin

If you want to use a tank get a corn snake.

If you want a snake that eats f/t regularly get a corn snake.

Another good option for a great eater in a good size is a king snake.

We have a section of caresheets that will give all the basic info about many different snakes.

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Originally Posted by bcr229

If you want to use a tank get a corn snake.

If you want a snake that eats f/t regularly get a corn snake.

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Ok, thanks. A corn snake sounds good, but what actual size would the tank/terrarium/aquarium need to be. Space is limited, so that's my problem.

40-breeder size tank, or 36"x18"18" enclosure.

Corn snake has better eating habits, eat less (only eat jumbo adult mice at the largest as adults) but more frequently than ball pythons, and costs less as morphs.

If you need a small easy snake, I'd also suggest Kenyan sand boas.

A 40 gallon tank? Really? do you know of any snakes that go into something smaller? I can't really go much above a twenty gallon tank, though I can still try.

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Originally Posted by MixMiner66

A 40 gallon tank? Really? do you know of any snakes that go into something smaller? I can't really go much above a twenty gallon tank, though I can still try.

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Why?


Have you looked at thermostats? That's where your money should go it you're using belly heat.

It's not the cost of a large tank, it's the space that the tank takes up. Also, why should I spend a lot of money on a thermostat? I had a pretty cheap one picked out already.

What thermostat did you get? Brand and model.