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 #1845492


Reptililian Boy
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I made my choice to buy a cage from Boaphile and wanted to ask, would a 50 gallon cage do? My snake is about adult sized at 2 and a half feet long so I don’t think it’ll be a problem for him. The cage is great for where it’s going to go so do you think my Cali Kingsnake will be happy in that? The next size up is 2 ft. deep and measures 65 gallons and I was told that it’s better to get a bit smaller than larger. Thanks
08/28/08  08:02pm

 #1846363


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   Message To: Reptililian Boy   In reference to Message Id: 1845492


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Anyone think its alright?



08/29/08  06:15pm

 #1846375


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What is there not to like here? Do they make these things big enough for humans? LOL!
08/29/08  06:33pm

 #1846509


Reptililian Boy
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   Message To: Greatballzofire   In reference to Message Id: 1846375


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Yeah they are pretty nice, I plan to buy more once I get a new snake. EBV should have something I like.
08/29/08  08:28pm

 #1846586


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   Message To: Reptililian Boy   In reference to Message Id: 1846509


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I’ve always considered bigger better. It allows better thermal gradients, more room to roam, etc. etc. I started this "little" girl out in a 50 gallon tank when she was a 13" hatchling and she’s one of my calmest snakes............



08/29/08  09:56pm

 #1847003


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   Message To: Lampro   In reference to Message Id: 1846586


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so lampro if you started her at 50 gallon then what size of tank is she in now!!!!lol. beautiful snake also!!!!
08/30/08  12:16pm

 #1847027


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   Message To: Belbackclan   In reference to Message Id: 1847003


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I moved them to tubs. The base demensions of a 50 Gal. is 36"X18", right now she’s in a 66 qt tub 39.5" X 20.5". So, she’s got a LITTLE more room. I’ve always started all my snakes in the tanks I plan to keep them in. Never went for the " they need this size at this age" etc. Just seemd to be a waste of space and money to me. ;)
08/30/08  12:45pm

 #1847161


Reptililian Boy
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   Message To: Lampro   In reference to Message Id: 1847027


 Caging

You know, I really have a good spot for the 50 gallon cage and it’s much larger than the cage he’s in now so I’ll go with that. Later when I get another snake or snakes, then I will go larger and stack them somewhere else. Thanks again, Alec
08/30/08  04:34pm

 #1847162


Reptililian Boy
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   Message To: Reptililian Boy   In reference to Message Id: 1847161


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Question: What is the largest Kingsnake available in the U.S? What are the larger species that you have?
08/30/08  04:35pm

 #1847200


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   Message To: Reptililian Boy   In reference to Message Id: 1847162


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Question: What is the largest Kingsnake available in the U.S?



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Eastern, at 60 inches, is one of the larger kinds. I have one of the smallest, pyros. LOL!
08/30/08  05:46pm

 #1847307


Reptililian Boy
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   Message To: Greatballzofire   In reference to Message Id: 1847200


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More or less. I’ll try and make a trip down to EBV for the people who know of it and see if they have any...Thanks, I’ll probably buy the tank tonight or in the morning.

Alec
08/30/08  08:02pm

 #1857403


Reptililian Boy
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   Message To: Reptililian Boy   In reference to Message Id: 1847307


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Anyone had one of these cages? I might have a problem with lighting but kingsnakes don’t really need total sunlight right? I think I can arrange the cage so it gets light, but it’s opposite of the sun but I don’
t think kingsnakes need light that much. I oredered it a week from today so it should arrive soon
09/11/08  11:14pm


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