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#131068
Swimming tigger
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Tank question 
Can you put a stick from your front yard in the snake cage or should I just buy grapevine from the pet store? I may be getting a snake soon and I was just wondering.
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08/28/04 10:04pm
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#131150
Kelsey
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Message To: Swimming In reference to Message Id: 131068
Tank question
i asked vet bout that and i was told as long as it has no bark left on it and is cleaned very well we were told dish soap is fine as long as we are sure theres none left on it and it is completly dry before being put into the tank truthfully i think its just easyer to buy one lol but hey if your feelin energenic
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08/28/04 10:58pm
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#131169
Swimming tigger
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Message To: Kelsey In reference to Message Id: 131150
Tank question
I just don’t want to spend so much money because I have a limited budget on what I can use towards decoration in my tank.
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08/28/04 11:16pm
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#131271
Kelsey
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Message To: Swimming In reference to Message Id: 131169
Tank question
hmmm well that suckz but hey he needs something just find one get rid of the bark and clean it good and you should have no problem evan something small for now and gte him somthing bigger when hes bigger
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08/29/04 1:11am
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#131409
Markey
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Message To: Kelsey In reference to Message Id: 131271
Tank question
You can use tree branches. Just make sure you take the leaves off and any other pieces that my be protruding and harm your snake.
Be sure to pour boiling water all over the branches, making sure to saturate all areas...this will kill the parasites.
You should also have hides on both sides of the tank (warm side and cool side).
You can use a paper towel roll or a toilet paper roll (depending on your snake’s size) and cut a hole in it big enough to fit the largest part of your snake.
Tupperware containers or take out containers work well...you do the same thing.
You can purchase a bag of moss for $7 USD and position it around the tank covering the homeade hides to give the tank a more natural look.
I purchased fake vines from the dollar store and they look awesome in our tank. I cover the fake stems with the moss....
The moss also helps to keep the humidity level up during the shed cycle. YOu mist it with warm water on the warm side of the tank and it increases the humidity. This will help your snake.
Markey ALWAYS sheds in his moss....and then hangs out on top of it afterwards to bask under his light.
Good luck and have fun!!!!!
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08/29/04 10:30am
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#157969
Tom C
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Message To: Markey In reference to Message Id: 131409
 Tank question
Hi guys!!!PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ help....i got a question...i am getting a baby corn snake and have an 80 gallon vivarium(48 long,21 high,18 deep - intch) and i m getting a baby corn snake and I KNOW I CANT put the little feller in that huge thing!!!What can i do???And is it big enough for a fully grown adult??? Thnx Tom.C 
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10/09/04 2:32pm
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#158029
Kathinthehat
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Message To: Tom In reference to Message Id: 157969
Tank question
just place a divider inside the tank. like a piece of wood or something.
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10/09/04 3:29pm
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#158175
Markey
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Message To: Kathinthehat In reference to Message Id: 158029
Tank question
I agree about the divider. I would not keep a baby corn in such a huge tank. As your snake grows, you can increase the amount of space that you allow him to roam in.
Yes, 80 gallons is plenty big for a full grown corn.
Congrats!!!!
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10/09/04 6:44pm
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#158466
Herpalot
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Message To: Markey In reference to Message Id: 158175
Tank question
If it was me I would make sure the tank was escape proof and set up right including temperature gradient and then put the snake in. I’m a believer of the bigger the better. Baby corns in the wild have alot more room than 80 gallons to move about. Yes that is quite big enough for a full grown. Whatever you do good luck.
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10/10/04 3:53am
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#159058
SCSnakeman
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Message To: Swimming In reference to Message Id: 131068
Tank question
I always use sticks from the yard or woods but before you put it in with your snake soak it in a 10% bleah to 90% water solution. This will kill any bateria or other germy types on the stick. Then throughly dry it in the oven with the overn set at the oven’s LOWEST temp setting. It will take several hours in the over to completely dry.
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10/11/04 7:34am
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