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Old 08-Aug-06, 10:02 AM
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how big enclosure?

how big of an enclosure should i have for 8ft Olive Male...?
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Old 08-Aug-06, 10:03 AM
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RE: how big enclosure?

Minimum would be a 4ft but five or six would be better.
 
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Old 08-Aug-06, 10:08 AM
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RE: how big enclosure?

yup minimum length 1/2that of the snake, minimum height and depth 1/4 that of the snake
 
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Old 08-Aug-06, 10:12 AM
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RE: how big enclosure?

cheers thanks.. yea thinking i will build a 5ft long, 3ft deep, 2ft or 3ft high enclosure..
 
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RE: how big enclosure?

Go the extra bit and make a 6fter, these snakes can get upt to the 12-14ft mark, you wouldn't want one that size in a four foot enclosure LOL
 
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