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Re: Match Me To a Snake
Originally Posted by RickyNY
Russian Rat Snake if you bump your temp 3 degrees to 75F. Even though the 20gal tank might be too small.
20 gal WILL be too small. Temp wise they are pretty hardy but they're an incredibly active semi-arboreal species that require A LOT of space. Granted this depends if OP means a 10-20 gal tank to START with then upgrade later as the snake grows OR as a permanent home. If the latter, then I'd say russian rat snakes are off the list.
Edit: Starscream beat me to the punch lol
Last edited by MissterDog; 02-08-2018 at 01:07 AM.
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Re: Match Me To a Snake
The problem with this thread is that you need a beginner snake not just a snake that survives at a certain temp. Im not sure but if I remember correctly from a couple weeks ago you are 12 yrs old right? You have to look at more than what your house temps are to make a decision on a pet. I admire your enthusiasm and research to plan ahead so keep looking into things as you have. Thats the best start and something Ive even see adults fail to do. Good job, keep it up.
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Re: Match Me To a Snake
Originally Posted by Jhill001
Not entirely true.
Rubber Boas are commonly kept at room temperature and it's actually recommended as temps hitting 80F+ can prove fatal, 65-75 is a good range to be in for them.
They also meet every other specification of the OP.
I'm no expert on rubber boas, but I pretty sure they still use a hot spot of 80-85 F like many other lower temperature species. While indeed an ambient that high could be problematic, as I previously mentioned, the kid needs a "hot spot" of some kind. Without one, he has no thermal gradient whatsoever.
If he wants something that doesn't need one, I could suggest a tarantula or perhaps a small mammal.
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Re: Match Me To a Snake
Originally Posted by MD_Pythons
If you can provide a hot side of around 85 I think you could do a Corn, but I'm not sure if a 20 gal will be sufficient for an adult.
20G is not ideal for an adult corn to say the least. Additionally, 68-72 is cold for ambient temps and a corn. Likely to have regurgitation and/or an animal that stays on the hot spot all the time, which isn't good either.
30-40G really for an adult corn - and temps 76-78 ambient with an 84-86 hot spot to thrive.
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Re: Match Me To a Snake
Originally Posted by BoaBoy
So, I saw a similar post to this one in general lizards and figured I'd post one here.
Housing - Preferably between 10 gallons and 20 long
Temperature - Would like a snake that can live in an ambient temperature of between 68 and 72 degrees
Care - Something a bit easier that doesn't require daily care more than misting and changing water
Handling - Would prefer something that doesn't mind handling, but temperament does not particularly matter
BoaBoy, not to put you on the spot here, but you said you were going to wait and not add to your collection now.
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...08#post2591208
Look, it's up to you and your parents' what you do, not us.
However, why waste our time, tell us you agree, and then make another post where you clearly state you cannot give virtually any reptile/snake what it needs?
I would have a lot more respect for you if you just said, "I am going to do what I want."
I, personally, do not appreciate being misled and placated.
Do what you want, but the people on this forum, in general, really mean well, FOR BOTH YOU AND THE ANIMALS.
I, for one, will be spending my time trying to help people who want help.
Not trying to be a jerk, and please feel free to tell me if I am, ANYONE on the forum (who is familiar with the situation and has read the thread above).
I have never posted anything like this before. However, given the circumstances, and how small this community (active community is), I think this is bogus.
BoaBoy, good luck with whatever you choose to do. I hope it doesn't bite you, your family, or an animal in the end.
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Re: Match Me To a Snake
Keeping reptiles (or any animal) is about meeting all the requirements of the animal, not the animal meeting your requirements. Most reptiles are very easy to care for so if you are unable to meet the few requirements you have no buisness keeping them at this point.
That may come across harsh but every time its the other way around the animal suffers for it.
I'm not your friend buddy!
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