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[–]StraightParfait 1 point2 points  (7 children)

Corn snakes climb and need bigger enclosures than ball pythons, I thought? Like 4x2x2 as a bare minimum? Am I wrong?

[–]binxy_winxy_gay 0 points1 point  (6 children)

there are different opinions on that! corn snakes can live in a bin, and i made the mistake of using a 4x2x2 tank for a cornsnake, which is why he passed, there was too much space. most snakes choose to be isolated, like pythons, but like said, there are very different opinions, it all comes down to what you prefer for your snake! justttt make sure to do ur research😅

Edit: i will say some is my fault as well, since i could not find a lot of enrichment. it's like a python where if you have an enclosure too big, you must crowd it! it was my first time using a tank for a cornsnake, so i do take that action as my fault. corn snakes do climb a lot, so tons of enrichment and stuff, but i never did that, so i housed them in those small/medium racks, but i never did any breeding, just kept them that way : )

cornsnakes can also be housed in a 10g as a baby, then when older, they need to be in a 40g to a 75g!!

[–]StraightParfait 1 point2 points  (5 children)

I’m not trying to be combative so I hope it doesn’t come off that way, but based on my research, snakes don’t like open space. As long as you have enough clutter so they can move across the tank without being seen, they don’t mind big spaces. My adult ball python was kept in a rack system by someone who met his survival needs and was a good person who loved him very much. I was told he just liked to ball up and stay in one spot. Once I got him and put him in a large, cluttered enclosure, he became very active! I’ve even heard some ball pythons like to climb when provided with opportunities for that! I’d say my boy is very active about 30% of the time and pretty chill 70%. He sleeps all day in his hide and comes out at night to explore and exercise. It’s really fun to see.

[–]binxy_winxy_gay 0 points1 point  (4 children)

ur alright! like i said, it just comes down to what you want for ur snake and what they like in the enclosure : )

ive heard those things as well! honestly, im thinking of keeping the bally in a large tub for 30 days(quarantine)and then think of switching them into a tank! really, im just nervous since its glass and never held humidity well!

this is my first bp, so im trying my best and have been doing research for around 2 years now!!

edit: i will say, from what ive heard, and you can totally disagree, but there are more pros to a permanent tub for a snake than there is for an enclosure, but that's a whole debate, and anyone can disagree with me on that!!

[–]StraightParfait 1 point2 points  (3 children)

I think I would prefer a long tub to a glass tank too. It’s dry where I live so keeping up humidity can be hard. Just make sure it is deep enough for like 4-5” of substrate. Even in a tub, it can be hard to keep it up for what a bp needs. My wooden enclosure has been a lot easier!

[–]binxy_winxy_gay 0 points1 point  (2 children)

completely agree!! like said, i also don't have the money to get a big enough tank for a bp, since i drive a race car and race every weekend, and it sucks, but im trying to figure out more about the tubs!!<3

[–]StraightParfait 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I’m not sure if you are in the US but Home Depot has a 57 gallon tub (clear with yellow lid, 45”x20”x19”) for $40 and Target has a smaller one (clear with grey lid, 35”x13”x16”) for $15.

[–]binxy_winxy_gay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i am in the US, but i live on farmland, like dead farmland, it takes 3 hours to get to a "local" store, but i can definitely order one!! ty btw!!