2'x2'x2' what kind of snake can i keep?

[KyuZo]

would an eastern indigo be comfortable in this size cage?

something that would have a hibernation period.

 

[Jmugleston]

would an eastern indigo be comfortable in this size cage?

something that would have a hibernation period.

No it would not. Indigo snakes are amazing and huge snakes as far as American species go, but they are difficult to obtain due to required permits, and DEFINITELY not for a cage that small. They are very active, they seem to eat more frequently, and they poo frequently. They get far too large for a cage that size. That size of a cage would work better for something along the lines of rosy or sand boas, garters, or some other small colubrid or boid.

 

[KyuZo]

i just did some research and i understand. it's a nice snake and i'll get one when i have more room.

 

[Lucas339]

i keep my sub adult chondro in a 2x2x2 but that is not a good first time species. amazon tree boas would do fine in that size cage. and some carpets would be ok for a while but a new cage would be needed when they get older.

 

[Fluke]

Rubber Boa! Get a baby, put a bunch of substrate in it and they will love it! Room temp, no heat, higher humidity.

 

[David_F]

A Crotalus lepidus ssp. would be awesome....especially C. l. klauberi. I think they stay small enough for an enclosure that size. Pretty hot though so.......

 

[KyuZo]

i appreciate everyone input, but i'll probably go for a milk snake, a kingsnake, or some western hognosed.

possibly rubber boa too, but i can't find anyone that sell them.

 

[KoffinKat138]

some other good ones in that size range is sand boas and Rosie Boas

 

[JC50]

i appreciate everyone input, but i'll probably go for a milk snake, a kingsnake, or some western hognosed.

possibly rubber boa too, but i can't find anyone that sell them.

I would personally stick with a king snake as they are easy to take care of and are great snakes.The eastern indigo is a very large and beautiful snake,but like was mentioned before,they eat and crap a great deal and require more time than most people have or are willing to give.These problems usually lead to a snake that will become stressed and sick and probably end in the snakes death,plus i believe most states require a permit or license to own one.

 

[KyuZo]

I would personally stick with a king snake as they are easy to take care of and are great snakes.The eastern indigo is a very large and beautiful snake,but like was mentioned before,they eat and crap a great deal and require more time than most people have or are willing to give.These problems usually lead to a snake that will become stressed and sick and probably end in the snakes death,plus i believe most states require a permit or license to own one.

I can't get one right now due to a lack to time and space.
however, i live in the state of california and a permit is not require here.

probably a few hognoses is what i will be going for.

 

[KyuZo]

some other good ones in that size range is sand boas and Rosie Boas

thought about them already, but i am gonna go with something a bit smaller like the western hognose snakes

 

[JC50]

That`s cool that you do not need a permit in California.Hog nose snakes are nice snakes to keep and they don`t get too big and are usually very mellow.Best of luck with whatever you decide to get.

 

[KyuZo]

That`s cool that you do not need a permit in California.Hog nose snakes are nice snakes to keep and they don`t get too big and are usually very mellow.Best of luck with whatever you decide to get.

thanks.
btw, i noticed that you live in florida. have you ever come across any scarlet kingsnake? they are very cool little snake, i got one recently. the guy caught it in florida and sent it to me.
if you can catch one and it is in a healthy condition, please let me know, i am trying to get a breeding pair.
i can either trade you something for it or buy it from ya.

thanks

 

[JC50]

You know i have never seen one since i have been here,but have not gone looking either.I would love to catch one though as they are one of my favorite snakes as well as the chain king.Now that i have a lot of free time i might just have to go and see if i can find one.I will let you know if i do.

 

[KyuZo]

I have a california kingsnake that i recently caught, so if you're interested, then let me know. i've been looking for someone that would be interested enough to trade him for a hognose.

if in the end, no one wants him, then i will let him go.

btw, my scarlet is a female and i m looking for a male.

 

[OldHag]

Rubber Boa! Get a baby, put a bunch of substrate in it and they will love it! Room temp, no heat, higher humidity.

Actually they really do not do well over 75 degrees. Any hotter than 83ish they will suffer. I kept mine at 75 and they thrived!! They really are an amazing snake! And true to their name, they feel rubbery! If you do want to hibernate them they need to be kept at about 40-50. I wouldnt have high humidity for the whole cage.. just a moist hide will do great.

Buy a Kenyan Sandboa.. I have a bunch of babies ready to go

 

[KyuZo]

couldn't trade him, so i fed him and let him go.