Vivarium Size Question

JC86 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-10-2002, 06:19 AM

Alright I think I read this somewhere before, but I'd like to make sure I am correct.

An aquarium size for a snake is ok as long as the snake's total length is no greater than 1 and a half the lenth of the aquarium? Right now I have my baby BRB in a 10 gallon tank. She's about the length of the tank right now. My problem is that due to my class schedule this summer I won't be able to get a job until July at the earliest, and thus not be able to afford a new cage until then (unless someone buys my gamecube at a good price).

So should this ten gallon last me a few months or am I gunna squish my snake, heh

~Scott
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hisba · #2 (**permalink**) 04-10-2002, 05:38 PM

The rule of thumb I go by, is length + width should be equal or greater than length of snake
so... a 10 gallon, which is about 2x1' will house a 3' long snake. Your BRB should be ok
in that size tank until July/August, they are a slender snake... I'd suggest getting a 30
gallon next, as this should work for your BRB to adult size. (I keep my BRB in a tank
that is 3x2x2... 3' +2' = 5' of snake) Good luck
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JC86 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-10-2002, 07:18 PM

Awsome, thanks a lot for the info. I love this place. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

~Scott
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longhorn698 · #4 (**permalink**) 04-12-2002, 04:13 AM

so how much for that gamecube? i am just wondering. oh and i love the florida gators. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif[/img]
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JC86 · #5 (**permalink**) 04-12-2002, 04:15 AM

dunno yet how much I"m gunna try to get for it yet, I'll prolly post something on the trading post boards if I try=P It's about 250 bucks worth of new nintendo cube/mem/extra controler so I'm gunna try to get at least half of what I paid back

Scott
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