how many snakes in a 20 gallon. [Archive]

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greene

01-29-2013, 11:32 AM

Will I be able to keep more than one snake in it or not?

Steveo

01-29-2013, 11:54 AM

Standard 20 gallon or the long version? I have my 6 garters in a 20 long, but they were born last year and need to be split up soon. One adult female or 2-3 adult males would probably be the most you want in there.

guidofatherof5

01-29-2013, 12:25 PM

The answer depends on what size snakes are going in.

RedSidedSPR

01-29-2013, 12:37 PM

I have 3 smallish males in a 20gal and two 20+inch males in another.

Ive had all 5 in one and it worked ok, problems were feeding and cleanup.

greene

01-29-2013, 03:26 PM

It would probably be a 20 long. And the snakes are about 25inches long

snake man

01-29-2013, 03:41 PM

I have 3 in a 20 long but they are all less then a year old.

-MARWOLAETH-

01-29-2013, 03:42 PM

What are the dimentions of a 20 gallon?

greene

01-29-2013, 03:43 PM

About 30x12x12

Stefan-A

01-29-2013, 03:45 PM

1 male wandering garter.

-MARWOLAETH-

01-29-2013, 03:47 PM

I suppose you could put one male in it but something bigger would be ideal.

greene

01-29-2013, 03:58 PM

How much bigger?

-MARWOLAETH-

01-29-2013, 04:37 PM

How much bigger?
As big as you can afford or have room for ;) Generaly something around 4x2x2ft viv would be good for a small group.

greene

01-29-2013, 04:38 PM

Where do I get an enclosure that big?

Stefan-A

01-29-2013, 04:59 PM

You may want to consider building one.

greene

01-29-2013, 05:08 PM

Ok what would be the best material to guide it out of?

chris-uk

01-29-2013, 05:33 PM

Ok what would be the best material to guide it out of?

I'll be building one from 15mm and 34mm furniture board, obviously with glass doors. I think others have used chipboard or marine plywood, which needs to be sealed.

greene

01-29-2013, 05:37 PM

Ok do I need to use a certain type of sealant?

d_virginiana

01-29-2013, 10:00 PM

Stay away from anything that isn't 100% silicone. Sometimes sealants will have fungicides and other things added that can harm reptiles, but if it says 100% silicone it should be safe.

Stefan-A

01-30-2013, 02:23 AM

Stay away from anything that isn't 100% silicone. Sometimes sealants will have fungicides and other things added that can harm reptiles, but if it says 100% silicone it should be safe.
I've found that all of them contain fungicides, unless you buy one made specifically for aquarium use.