Originally Posted by specialk01510
Ok, so I am going to start with a 20 gal tank and add plenty of clutter. I would start with a 10 gal I have laying around, but I dont want to buy 2 sets of UTH's for another tank when it out grows it. I think I might possibly use two UTH's because I live in Western Michigan and the weather suuuucks. I think 2 UTH's would work better than 1 UTH and a ceramic heat lightbulb-thinger. Not to mention the Fraternity house I live in gets damn cold in the winter. I have to heat my own bedroom for me to be there, even more so for the snake. I know all this heat will hurt humidity a little, but I plan on having the top covered with plexiglass like the previous poster said. Thin plexiglass is cheap, so idk why more people dont do it. If I have to mist everyday, then Ill mist everyday. Gotta do what I gotta do. I am keeping the cage in my bedroom as it is the warmest place and warmest most of the day. It will also be on the inner most wall of the bedroom to help with temps as best as I can.
I am scratching the climbing log off the list. I thought it would look cool, and if its not gonna really be used then whatever. I can always get one later.
I am gonna get a temp gun as I can use it for other things too. Besides, $25 to be able to spot check and make sure that all temps are correct? Sounds like a good investment to me.
I agree, it is a good investment that can be used for more than just your snake.
When a male is fully grown, he will eat like 1 large mouse a feeding correct? Would that be large enough for a Fully grown female? Cuz I remember reading that if you are going to have to make the switch from mice to rats, that it is easier just to start off one the correct one.
For a large female you may need to feed 2 large mice. This is where having a scale would come in handy so you could feed her 10-15% of her body weight. Just weigh the snake, then weigh the mouse and you'll know if the size you have is correct.
I think I might be happier with a female in the long run. Im not 100% sure tho.
I will have a plastic tub for feeding and for transportation if need be.
Your snake should come in a snake bag. I would use this for transportation. Once she grows too big for the bag you can just use a pillow case. And about having a seperate enclosure for feeding, I don't really agree with this. I feed inside the enclosure and have never had my snake be aggresive towards me. Most of the bite stories I have read are from people who feed in a seperate enclosure.
I personally would minimize handling on feeding day, and feeding in a seperate enclosure forces you to handle the snake and the food item and gives you more chances to make a feeding error and cause a bite.
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