5' milk in 55 gallon?

[grammie]

I know, so many questions, so little time, sorry. I just got really lucky on a 55 gallon and wonder if I could move my 3 yr old 5' hondo into it after his shed (he's currently in 29). I thought about getting a JCP or a beauty snake, but honestly don't really have the money for another snake right now. If I filled the tank up, would he stress? I love him and love watching him, so I was wondering if he could be my big display snake or not.

[grammie]

well, actually I just took the measurements and this turns out to be a 45L instead of a 55. So it's 2" shorter. That helps, right?

[wilomn]

If it's 48 inches long then the height of a 45 is fine.

He'll be quite happy there.

[grammie]

Thanks, now to patiently wait until he's out of shed. dumdumdum, tapping fingers.

[wolfy-hound]

While you're waiting on him to shed, you can set up the new tank, and tweak all the heat/humidity/decorations. I love setting up new pens!! Such fun, and less work than rearranging MY furniture.. if I had furniture.. lol.
Can't wait to see the new setup! PICS!!!!

[grammie]

thanks Theresa!! That's what I'm planning now. I have some lovely wood that has been waiting for a large cage.
But there is a small amount of black silicone that would be in view. What can I get it off with? Is this product safe?
Silicone-Be-Gone msds on product I know it says Hydrotreated kerosene: Confirmed animal carcinogen
with unknown relevance to humans. That is for exposure, but with adequate venting time, outside, would it be safe? Elbow grease the best? what?

[wilomn]

You might be able to simply peel it off. If not try cutting it off. Short of that, wrap a plastic plant around it and you'll never know it was there.

[grammie]

thanks!! I can't wait, wish I didn't have to work this week.