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Post by thekoimaiden on Oct 1, 2015 2:42:25 GMT
I'm planning to get a snake next spring. I know I will be paying a decent price ($100+), so I'm trying to ease the effects on my wallet by purchasing the housing supplies in small increments. The species I'm considering most heavily are kenyan sand boas due to their smaller size and adorable faces. From years of keeping fish I know not all equipment is made equal and just because something is expensive that doesn't mean it's always the best. I have a spare 10 gal aquarium, but I'm looking for recommendations for under tank heating, thermometers, hygrometers, heat guns, cool hides, ect. I'm going to create an amazon wishlist and buy things off of it occasionally to celebrate little wins like a good presentation or paper. Thanks! :3
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Post by harbinger on Oct 1, 2015 14:43:53 GMT
Kenyan sand boa's are great, already have one and getting two more. I keep mine on Lucky reptile desert bedding . Decor wise she has a small water dish and a few fossils and some twigs which she occasionally climbs and rests on at night. Equipment wise she's just on a heat mat hooked to a habistat mat stat and she's been doing great.  |
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Post by littlereptile on Oct 2, 2015 21:43:11 GMT
even though you're interested in a sand boa, you'll still need some cover! small-medium plant bits with suction cups will cost $4-8 (depends on the plant type and size). today I went to the rep store and got three silk plants, one plastic plant, and a box of fluker's bamboo shoots (fake bamboo) for my new gecko and it cost me $54. but it's worth it! again even though you're getting a burrowing species, they will probably make use of hides too! those can also get pricey--but they don't have to.  also invest in some tongs and, of course, a temp gun. I recommend reptile basics for most of your needs. |
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Post by harbinger on Oct 3, 2015 9:57:40 GMT
I just cant wait to get my two new sand boa's, going to keep all three of them in a large arid planted set up. I wouldnt keep any other snakes together outside of breeding but sand boa's are apparently the least likely to cause hassle, not to mention the set up i have planned can easily be divided.
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Post by littlereptile on Oct 4, 2015 5:32:37 GMT
I just cant wait to get my two new sand boa's, going to keep all three of them in a large arid planted set up. I wouldnt keep any other snakes together outside of breeding but sand boa's are apparently the least likely to cause hassle, not to mention the set up i have planned can easily be divided. definitely post pics!! that sounds really cool. |
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Post by Shellbee on Oct 4, 2015 15:33:15 GMT
thekoimaidenFor a thermostat, I use this one and have for about a year now. I haven't had any issues with it. For a heat gun; This is a good oneFor the tank; while 10 gallons might work for a young or juvenile Sand Boa, I suggest getting a bigger tank after they start to get bigger. I have read that 10 gallons is the minimum size for an adult, I don't personally agree with that. A 20 gallon would be better (or equivalently sized enclosure) for an adult. Obviously, this is up to you, but I just thought I would let you know!
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Post by thekoimaiden on Oct 28, 2015 1:49:23 GMT
Thank you so much for the suggestions, everyone! I've been adding them to a wish list and will be distributing it to my family for Christmas. With any luck by next summer I'll have everything together and be poised to bring a snake into my family!
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Post by ujefodauleo on Nov 22, 2019 18:47:52 GMT
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Post by acodouxisfjaf on Nov 22, 2019 19:41:39 GMT
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