mwloco
Active Member
Hey guys
I know there are many people who are asking about a suitable first snake on this forum and I dont want to bore you but i really have no idea about where to start.
I have read through other posts and am thinking that maybe a stimpsons python would be a nice smaller snake for me. I have dreams of owning a green tree python as they are beautiful. I also like the fact that they are arboreal so i will get to see more of them
However I also think black headed pythons are stunning. I have met some gorgeous olives also so basically I'm not very fussy! lol
Basically I'm trying to figure out what size enclosure I should be looking for which will last for a long time. I do not want to blow a heap of cash on an enclosure which my snake will rapidly outgrow.
I have found a decent looking tank with good ventilation which comes on a cabinet (no lighting or heating sorted yet) but im worried that it might be too small.
Also what is the best way to monitor the temperature of the tank. I know that you need to have a temperature gradient but how do you keep it at appropriate levels.
I have been googling my brains off and everyone has their own opinions but feel free to share yours. i would appreciate reasoning behind suggestions rather than just "get a ....." because that wont really help me.
I would like to start with a smaller snake so that my mum wont freak out too much. lol
Any other general tips are appreciated too.
thanks for help guys!
I know there are many people who are asking about a suitable first snake on this forum and I dont want to bore you but i really have no idea about where to start.
I have read through other posts and am thinking that maybe a stimpsons python would be a nice smaller snake for me. I have dreams of owning a green tree python as they are beautiful. I also like the fact that they are arboreal so i will get to see more of them
However I also think black headed pythons are stunning. I have met some gorgeous olives also so basically I'm not very fussy! lol
Basically I'm trying to figure out what size enclosure I should be looking for which will last for a long time. I do not want to blow a heap of cash on an enclosure which my snake will rapidly outgrow.
I have found a decent looking tank with good ventilation which comes on a cabinet (no lighting or heating sorted yet) but im worried that it might be too small.
Also what is the best way to monitor the temperature of the tank. I know that you need to have a temperature gradient but how do you keep it at appropriate levels.
I have been googling my brains off and everyone has their own opinions but feel free to share yours. i would appreciate reasoning behind suggestions rather than just "get a ....." because that wont really help me.
I would like to start with a smaller snake so that my mum wont freak out too much. lol
Any other general tips are appreciated too.
thanks for help guys!