Help with snake enclosure

[d0zz]

Let me give you the facts :

I need to build a snake enclosure for the next species : Lampropeltis triangulum gaigeae(Black Milksnake).

If anyone can help me with some enclosure tips for this species I`d be grateful.


Cheers!

[EDIT] Forgot to mention that the snake is about 45-50 cm.

 

[NastyNate]

i think the cheapest way to do is to get a plastic tub of some sort from walmart or a 20l would big more than enough, probably big enough for the rest of its life. but if you want to make something lowes/home depot can cut plexi glass and glass. I made a nice arboreal tank with glass all cut at lowes.

 

[d0zz]

It`s not about the cost.I will make it myself, as well as 30 T terrariums .
I want details as lenght/height/width, temperature, heat etc..
Also I would ask if it is better if I make it all from glass or wood and just the front " wall" from glass?

 

[NastyNate]

well, with wood you cant use curtain types, soo id look that up. with heat and such google it. i cant really say temps and what not because im not really into the colubridae family. good luck with the enclosures.

 

[LeilaNami]

My iguana enclosure is made of wooden frame, mesh top and back, and a plexi glass window and door. The only problem I found was that I can't put a heating pad on the cage. I would keep it in the same dimensions as a 40G breeder tank.

 

[arrowhd]

I'd stick with glass rather than wood. Glass is so much easier to clean/disinfect. I would agree, the dimensions for a 40 gallon breeder aquarium is perfect. It's a bit big for a snake at that size but you might as well build it for adult size rather than having to do so later. Good luck.

 

[Earthworm Soul]

not as hard as you think

a standard 20gal long is big enough for most lampropeltus, however gaigae is one of the largest of the lampros. a 20 would be plenty of space for a young one, but as an adult, i suggest a 40 gal breeder. it would be cheaper to just buy one, rather than build one.

care for it using the standard lampro care. 85-70 thermal gradient, normal house humidity/maybe slightly higher than normal house humidity.

its a lampropeltus, its going to be nearly invincible.

dont worry so much and enjoy it.

 

[d0zz]

Thanks a lot for the good advice and help .


I`ll posty some pics here as soon as I`m finished buying/building it.(still can`t decide )