Snabitat Build

Hi all! Just a build thread for my new snabitat! Just set up my new 4x2x2 zen enclosure and already stocked it with a rare Ferocious Fluffy Python. It kills its prey using a supersonic scream. Tomorrow I’ll be doing the majority of the setup and then the new snaby is coming Friday AM!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...132ddf72c5.jpg

At the risk of opening a can of worms, what species of snail? Cornu aspersum is pretty complicated to keep legally, but unfortunately very commonly sold.

Edit: this might be helpful:

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/organism-...s/snails-slugs

Hit the button for 'Mollusc Decision Matrix', where C aspersum is listed under the synonym Helix aspersa. There are a few other species listed too, which might be useful to know about.

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Originally Posted by Malum Argenteum

At the risk of opening a can of worms, what species of snail? Cornu aspersum is pretty complicated to keep legally, but unfortunately very commonly sold.

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Wow I didn’t know there were snail hobbyists who were so into it that they would tangle with lawyers! But I probably shouldn’t be surprised haha. I bet it would be fun to keep snails :)

PS I figured you were joking but just in case you were not this is a snake habitat. I come from the hermit crab hobby where we have crabitats so I can’t really resist calling it a snabitat!

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Originally Posted by ROSIEonFIRE

Hi all! Just a build thread for my new snabitat! Just set up my new 4x2x2 zen enclosure and already stocked it with a rare Ferocious Fluffy Python. It kills its prey using a supersonic scream. Tomorrow I’ll be doing the majority of the setup and then the new snaby is coming Friday AM!https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...132ddf72c5.jpg

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Zen sure makes a pretty enclosure. Can't wait to see what you make of it. Does it have a screen top?

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Originally Posted by ROSIEonFIRE

PS I figured you were joking but just in case you were not this is a snake habitat. I come from the hermit crab hobby where we have crabitats so I can’t really resist calling it a snabitat!

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Ah, I get it. "Snabitat" is apparently the name that people give to snail enclosures (I didn't recognize the term, so I Googled it). I guess we crossed wires there. I'm glad I was mistaken. :)

It isn't so much that people are so into it -- it is mostly ignorance (willful and otherwise) of environmental/agricultural regulations and the smuggled history of their critters. The invert hobby is pretty bad in this regard.

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Originally Posted by Homebody

Zen sure makes a pretty enclosure. Can't wait to see what you make of it. Does it have a screen top?

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Yep :)

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Originally Posted by ROSIEonFIRE

Yep :)

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How do you plan on heating it?

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Originally Posted by Homebody

How do you plan on heating it?

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You know I was actually just gonna come on here and ask you guys about that. I have a couple of large ultra therms so I definitely plan to install those. I imagine those will likely be sufficient. But do you guys think he might benefit from a heat lamp as well? They make me nervous due to fire hazard. Also, my tat is located in a south facing room and I think it will get a lot of bright indirect sun. Do you guys think he might need supplemental lighting? I don’t think I’m going to get UVB at this time since the opinions I’m reading about the necessity of uvb is mixed and TBH I’m experiencing a bit of sticker shock right now. I mean with the price of the tat and the stand and the snake and the accessories I’m probably spending about a grand right off the bat!

Oh ps what kind of tape should I use to attach the heat mats?