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Lax101
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 Ribbon snake care

I was thinking of getting a ribbon snake and i have a few questions.

What size tank i good for 1 ribbon?

What kind of lighting do you need for a ribbon?

What does it eat?

I know like earthworms and fish but can you feed it pinkies like once a week?



01/16/08  04:15pm

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Animalover96
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  Message To: Lax101   In reference to Message Id: 1581091


 Ribbon snake care

1. 20 long 2.heat lamp 40-60 watt uvb 10.0 under tank heater 3. fish,frogs, pinkys once a week 4-6 fish every three dayys not sure about frogs

Quinton



01/16/08  06:16pm

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Lax101
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  Message To: Animalover96   In reference to Message Id: 1581265


 Ribbon snake care

What do u mean a 10.0 UTH? What kind of fish do they eat?



01/16/08  06:23pm

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Ameivaboy
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  Message To: Lax101   In reference to Message Id: 1581280


 Ribbon snake care

I dont think you need a uvb bulb (especially a 10.0) but to each is own.
I have all my thamnophis eating f/t mice now and it’s a route I suggest you go.
Feeder fish often carry numerous parasites, and are often in chemically treated water.
I would stay away from amphibian prey sources for a captive thamnophis.
If you do use feeder fish, go with guppies or rosey reds.



01/16/08  09:04pm

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Cpx_20o5
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  Message To: Ameivaboy   In reference to Message Id: 1581554


 Ribbon snake care

I herd ribbon snakes need little UVB, and people reccommend a 5.0 strip light.



01/17/08  11:57am

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TIMSNAKR
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  Message To: Cpx_20o5   In reference to Message Id: 1582146


 Ribbon snake care

Light is not needed, but can be good as it helps simulate day/night. A UTH is a suitable alternative

Like ameivaboy said, try to get it on pinkies

A 10 gallon tank is fine, but a 20 long would be better as this type of snake likes to roam


Tim



01/17/08  03:40pm

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Lax101
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  Message To: TIMSNAKR   In reference to Message Id: 1582404


 Ribbon snake care

Ok so you think that i am ok with a UTH and a lighting like a 45watt regular bulb would that be ok??



01/18/08  11:37am

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Gottee guy
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  Message To: Lax101   In reference to Message Id: 1583602


 Ribbon snake care

60-70 watt regular



01/21/08  10:33am


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