New to snakes.

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Originally Posted by Scotty B.

Thats cool. Ill have to go to her house and check him out. Im still iffy about. What about water. I read online that they dont soak so water bowls can be smaller. Is this true?

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I would imagine any snake can/will soak if it wants to or if it needs to (ie overheated or it has mites). I have a smaller water bowl for mine and I haven't seen him try to soak but he will tip it over sometimes. I think the size of the bowl doesn't really matter too much as long as he has access to fresh water daily. Of course you don't want something so shallow that the water evaporates in one day or something so large that it takes up the majority of his enclosure.

ok. another ? the tank I have I think is a 20 or 30 gal tall. i want to lay it on its side and use it. not for sure how big the calli king is but the dimensions of the tank are as follows. it 2.5 feet long 1.5 feet deep and about a foot tall. Is this suitable for a full grown king snake. If not, what would be big enough. Im worried that it wont be tall enough.

Thanks again.:)

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Originally Posted by Scotty B.

ok. another ? the tank I have I think is a 20 or 30 gal tall. i want to lay it on its side and use it. not for sure how big the calli king is but the dimensions of the tank are as follows. it 2.5 feet long 1.5 feet deep and about a foot tall. Is this suitable for a full grown king snake. If not, what would be big enough. Im worried that it wont be tall enough.

Thanks again.:)

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If you're going the tank route I would personally recommend at least a 20 gallon long for him, if not something larger. Though from experience kings and corns do like to climb branches and whatnot from time to time they prefer more floor space to roam and stretch out on. I wouldn't worry about something not being high enough over something not having the floor space for him to really stretch.
For tubs, a nice long 41qt (I've seen some nice 55-60 qt ones as well all under $15) would be even better because they allow for a lot of floor space, though you won't be able to put in branches for it.
I would bring your tank since I'm not sure what size it is (20 gallon Highs are 24x12x16 while 30 gallons are around 36x18x16) to the current owner's house and stick him in there and see how much room he has.

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Originally Posted by Scotty B.

Hey guys and gals. new to the web forum. Have done some research on California kings and wanted to ask something.

My girlfriend and i have a ferret, cat, bearded dragon and a tokay. I read online that they are opportunistic feeders and that they will make other animals nervous if they are housed close together. Is this true?

I know that there is a risk of the snake killing our ferret if it gets out. That is why I am taking extra precautions when securing its lid before I get it. I was wondering though, if it would be more aggressive because it could smell ferret all the time or if our other animals would become nervous all the time because they can since or smell the snake? Any one who has owned or even had a friend who has had one will know that they stink like crazy.

Anyways. looking forward to maybe having a snake. Any info would be appreciated.

thanks,
Scotty B.

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I have an adult cali king and I have seen my fair share of ferrets. Your ferret is safe. Your snake would be on the menu not the other way around.

Sad face.:tears: Had a good long think about space food time and money. Have enough space. Could make the time. Could get the food. Dont really have the funds, but could make it work.
decided To wait a good while to get another reptile. I appreciate all of the info and help. I will definitely use this forum if I ever do get a snake. Thanks again.

PS If any one lives near Portsmouth Oh and wants a free ball python or a red tail boa or an albino king snake just pm me and we will try to work something out.