How's my snake tank?

[missi182]

missi182,

What kind of set-up (brand name) is that, and what are the dimensions?

42 gallons-it actually has no brand name on it that I can find.
It is 18 x 18 x 30 inches. I just upgraded from a 15 gallon because it was getting much too small.

[SecurityStacey]

Hey, how big of flower pots should I have for Stan? He is about 15 months old and about 28 - 30 inches... I still have trouble figuring out how he can fit into such a little space so I think I keep buying to big for him.

Any advice?

[missi182]

Hey, how big of flower pots should I have for Stan? He is about 15 months old and about 28 - 30 inches... I still have trouble figuring out how he can fit into such a little space so I think I keep buying to big for him.

Any advice?

I buy all my flower pot hides at the dollar store, just incase I break them or they are the wrong size. They can ball up pretty small, which is how they like it. I will take a comparison picture for you and post it in a few minutes.

To put the whole in for the entrance, I use a strong spoon and firmly but carefully chip away where I want to put the entrance, It takes about 15 minutes per pot. I also suggest buying an extra pot or two in case you break one. You'll get a good feel for how hard you can hit the pot without cracking it.

You can also buy plastic pots and just cut them with scissors or even plastic bowls

[missi182]

These are the 3 hide sizes I have gone throgh for my bp. That is a regular size bic lighter. The biggest one (an extra because I cracked it) is the curent one I use. My bp is 500 grams and almost a year old so you likely need something a little bigger.

[SecurityStacey]

Hey thanks! Thats pretty helpful, I"ll go looking at the store tomorrow and see what I can find... I have to make sure it is very manly looking, I don't want to hurt his lil male ego.

[branson]

Do you file/sand down the edges on those pots before putting them in? I wanted to go the terra cotta route, but was concerned about making a hole without breaking or leaving sharp edges. I ended up going with plastic saucers, which seem to be working well for now.

[missi182]

Do you file/sand down the edges on those pots before putting them in? I wanted to go the terra cotta route, but was concerned about making a hole without breaking or leaving sharp edges. I ended up going with plastic saucers, which seem to be working well for now.

Usually there aren't any sharp edges if you chip away at it slowly, the other reason I use a spoon is because the rounded back of it can be uses to tap away any sharp spots if there are some. I have tried sandpaper the first few times but I discovered it didn't really do much.

[Jenn]

You could also cover the back of the tank with something dark too. That white wall behind the enclosure really makes it bright in there. I not only cover three sides and the top with a dark covering/insulation, but also half of the front too. That may be a bit much for some people but my snakes LOVE it. Looking good!!!

[771subliminal]

42 gallons-it actually has no brand name on it that I can find.
It is 18 x 18 x 30 inches. I just upgraded from a 15 gallon because it was getting much too small.

it looks very much like a martimade

[Argentra]

Ooo... martimade, gotta look that up. I would love a tank like that one.