I've had a 20 gallon tank on end recommended for cresteds but I chose to house in an aboreal herpcage that is 16 x 16 x 20. I'm getting a new enclosure to house my trio breeding group in a 16 x 16 x 30. As of now I have 5 juvenilles playing nicely in the smaller cage. As for humidity, they don't need constant humidity as I've read it is good for the water to dry up so as to avoid fungal and bacterial infestations. Misting adults twice a day seems sufficient for most (babies require 3 -4 to ensure they are drinking enough).Originally Posted by Strider
Cresteds to well anywhere between 70 and 80 degrees, though I've read of some providing a slight heat source (via low watt bulb, 25 or so) to raise a warm spot of around 82 degrees (over 85 is bad).As for both of them is at high 70's temp ok to keep them both at or do i need to get heaters. Thanks.
I've read a small percentage of people who say that cornsnakes if temps are kept at high 70s they don't need supplemental heating, but I as well as most others provide a temp gradient with UTHs. Some do 70 cool and 82 warm, others I've read do 70 cool and 90 warm. All seem to agree babies need warmer temps from 80 - 90 on their hot side and no lower than 78 on their cool. I've also read humidity is not a prob for corns, and providing a water bowl is enough (unless you see an incomplete shed).
Depending on what you want from your new pets if your breeding cresties have no pinpointed genetic traits and are mainly line bred while of course everyone is familiar with the 101 flavors of corns with set genetics (something I'm beginning to get pulled into myself!)
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