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[Muzz111]

Hey Team

My Fiance and I have been looking at getting a snake for a while now and have decided to go ahead and get one.
Have been doing a bit of research but there is alot of info and it seems to vary a wee bit. We are looking at getting a Stimson so was just wondering what the ideal size enclosure would be? I understand this all depends on age which leads me to my next question. What age is best to get hatch or yearling?
Appreciate any help.

Regards
Dave

 

[Murph_BTK]

[MENTION=42315]Muzz111[/MENTION] aka Dave. A Stimson, spotted or childerns make fantastic first snakes. Dont grow huge and daunting. They tend to handle well also.. can get some really good purpose bred (of patterns/colours) cage wise i held mine in cages around 500sq and 600 to 800mm high.. a bit of a centre peice for the lounge room etc... good luck. Best thing you've done is join this forum..

 

[pinefamily]

Welcome to the forum, Muz111. As Murph has said, an antaresia (which is what a stimson's is) is an ideal choice for a first snake. You will get away with an 800mm long enclosure for an adult; they don't need a lot of height as they are ground dwellers. If you get a hatchling or a small juvenile, it is better to keep it in a click clack style setup.

https://aussiepythons.com/forum/showthread.php/93266-Guide-to-build-a-click-clack-(dial-up-warning)

 

[Muzz111]

Cheers for the welcome and info.
Have been looking about and an ad popped up for the RSPCA. Thoughts on adopting one Pros/Cons? Readimg a few of there bios and seeing pics and vids they all seem to handle well.
With the Mrs being a Vets Nurse back home in NZ have always been a fan of adopting as it gives pets another chance.