I'm hoping to find a normal for under $20 at repticon. I am going to pick up a 20 gallon long tank for the python.
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I would be a little dodgy about going that low...look for something at least around the $35 range. What is your budget?
11-18-2013, 03:05 PM
Naom9Anne
Also remember if you're getting a small/young BP that they need to feel secure! I'm not sure the size of a 20 gallon enclosure as I don't measure in that capacity but if this is a baby/youngster you'll need snug hides, water bow and things to clutter the enclosure with also. They don't like big open spaces as this can cause stress which can lead to non eating and other problems. As long as you clutter and make the guy feel secure you'll be fine.
Let me know when you've bought the one after this one ;) Once you're in our world you never stop :D
Very low prices may seem very tempting but pay a little more for quality of animal. Whilst good deals are fantastic the last thing you want is to buy a sub par animal which could have problems and cost you a lot of money in fixing this.
Keep us updated :D I'm not sure I could just get a normal going to a rep show, there are too many pretty things about that I would be too woo-ed by the morphs :)
11-18-2013, 03:19 PM
kingkung
I'm telling myself that I'm going to get only one. I really don't have the space with all my geckos. But I'm wondering what's the best substrate to use that isn't such of an eye sore? Aspen and sani chips look good and seems easy to clean.
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11-18-2013, 03:33 PM
Naom9Anne
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I'm telling myself that I'm going to get only one. I really don't have the space with all my geckos. But I'm wondering what's the best substrate to use that isn't such of an eye sore? Aspen and sani chips look good and seems easy to clean.
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GET TUBS!!! Tubs give you so much space! You need a tub, a heat mat, a thermostat, water bowl and two hides. Et voila - enclosure! Totally room for more than one in your property :D
I shouldn't encourage, but when you have gotten used to one you may well get the bug! Tanks are beautiful to look at but bulky!
11-18-2013, 03:38 PM
Mr. Misha
Re: new to the forum
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Originally Posted by kingkung
I'm telling myself that I'm going to get only one. I really don't have the space with all my geckos. But I'm wondering what's the best substrate to use that isn't such of an eye sore? Aspen and sani chips look good and seems easy to clean.
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I use coco husk and it works out perfectly since it keeps humidity pretty well. It also looks nice to the eye. Good luck at repticon. I take it you're going to the one in Los Angeles?
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11-18-2013, 03:50 PM
Phantomtip
Re: new to the forum
When I got my girl she went into a 20 long with as many hides as I could fit in there. I use coco husk. Its nice looking smells more like dirt, and easy to clean. You can also use paper towel and newspapers till you know your new bp doesn't have mites. Mine did. You can also ball up paper towels, and newspaper and throw it in as clutter. Its cheap.
11-18-2013, 03:52 PM
Physician&Snakes
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Originally Posted by kingkung
I'm telling myself that I'm going to get only one. I really don't have the space with all my geckos. But I'm wondering what's the best substrate to use that isn't such of an eye sore? Aspen and sani chips look good and seems easy to clean.
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I use a mixture of coconut coir and cypress mulch. I like cypress because it has a natural pH that inhibits fungal growth.
11-18-2013, 04:57 PM
kingkung
Coco husk is the same as Eco earth?
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11-18-2013, 05:55 PM
Phantomtip
Re: new to the forum
Yes. If you get the brick eco earth use warm water and try to let it dry some before using it. I prefer the loose eco earth because you don't have to wet it to use it. I do spritz it some when I put it in. I also stir it up every few days to keep mold and mildew from growing which I'm allergic to. I don't want to have to run to the ER because my snakes sunstrate made me blow up like a balloon, and I couldn't breath. My friends like the reptibark. I don't. Its too course for their delicate bellies. I also put moist (NOT WET) terrerium, spanish or frog moss in the cage. It helps with humidity.
