Possibly looking at a new snake... give me your thoughts

[AbsoluteApril]

That size tank would be fine for an ATB but probably too small for GTP and ETB. However ATBs tend to sleep all day and usually lay in a hide or coiled up on the ground so they don't make for an impressive display (during school hours at least).
It looks like you were already moving on from those ideas but I just wanted to add those $0.02.
Another idea that might work is a giant day gecko?
Good luck!

[EL-Ziggy]

If you're looking for a nice display snake a Jungle or Irian Jaya Carpet Python could probably live in that enclosure for a year or two. As adults they'll need a 3x2 or maybe even a 4x2 for larger specimens. Most average 5-6 ft. You can't go wrong with a carpet python IMO.

[ShaneSilva]

I agree with the jungle or irian Jaya carpet python if you're willing to upgrade it's enclosure down the road. Great display snakes and hatchlings are tiny.

[Reinz]

My Jungle Carpet will not use a hide. She is either on her perch or in her water bowl, always in the open. I expect that to change very soon when she gets her new AP enclosure. I will install a skyhide.

My Coastals don't use traditional hides either. But they will use the skyhides from time to time. I think it is more of a curiosity/boredom thing when exploring. They also use them to hunt out of.

Just can't go wrong with a Carpet for a display snake.


Esmarelda, Jungle Carpet


Etta, Coastal Carpet on the hunt


Etta sniped that rat!

[cletus]

That hanging upside down hide is awesome. What a great idea.

[CALM Pythons]

That hanging upside down hide is awesome. What a great idea.

I somehow ordered the wrong size hides from Reptile Basics website & shipping will cost more than its worth to return them so Im going to hang 2 of the Extra Lrg hides in my T12.
Do yous use Mirror Clips on 2 sides and just slide it out to clean?
(Not trying to Hijack)

[Sallos]

Would you consider maybe a black milk snake?

They get quite a bit larger than cal kings (up to 7ft), actually change color from tri-color to jet black as they age, are extremely hardy and prefer room temps without the need for extra heating, and tend to be very docile and good eaters.

[Reinz]

I somehow ordered the wrong size hides from Reptile Basics website & shipping will cost more than its worth to return them so Im going to hang 2 of the Extra Lrg hides in my T12.
Do yous use Mirror Clips on 2 sides and just slide it out to clean?
(Not trying to Hijack)

Yes, that way they just slide in and out for cleaning. For big snakes you need Lots of mounts, even on the back edge. Don't ask how I found that out.

[Hypancistrus]

My Western hognose is very active during the day and a male could stay in that tank for life. I wouldn't bother putting a water feature in with a hog though

Hogs are out. I'd never bring anything even slightly hinting of "venomous" into a public school classroom. Just asking for trouble!

Would you consider maybe a black milk snake?

They get quite a bit larger than cal kings (up to 7ft), actually change color from tri-color to jet black as they age, are extremely hardy and prefer room temps without the need for extra heating, and tend to be very docile and good eaters.

Do they hide as much as other milks and kings do?

Re: Carpet pythons, how many years would I have for a hatchling to live in a 29 before I'd need to upgrade? What size viv for an adult?

Also what do you all think about a Brazilian rainbow boa?

[redshepherd]

Also what do you all think about a Brazilian rainbow boa?

They definitely wouldn't fit in your tank, unless you're willing to upgrade later on. They're also thicker-bodied than all the species named so far, and can get pretty big!