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Zephyr
12-05-2007, 08:21 PM
I'm not entirely sure if THIS goes here, but, what the hey! :D

I'm considering purchasing a pair of African house snakes if I can find them at the local show this weekend. As far as care, I was thinking that I could put them in a 31" x 13" x 6" rubbermaid bin with some holes for air, and a replaceable barrier for off-breeding season separation. Would this be ok? Can they live at room temp? *which is around 78 in my room*
Zephyr
12-05-2007, 08:50 PM
And if house snakes would not do well in these conditions, would a pair of corns do better?
achoth
12-05-2007, 08:50 PM
This is where I went for info when I got an african house snake. They have a lot of good stuff. The African House Snake (http://www.kingsnake.com/housesnake/)
Personally, I've found that Tannin is happy and active in temps ranging from 70 - 85. The only thing he won't do is eat unless it's around 80 degrees in there. I don't know why. He also loves to climb on tree limbs. Have fun! :)
Ameivaboy
12-05-2007, 09:04 PM
Huse snakes are great animals to have around, those temps should be fine for ambient but they would still need a place to warm up
EdgyExoticReptiles
12-05-2007, 09:19 PM
you can get a heat pad at the reptile show
Zephyr
12-06-2007, 02:56 PM
I've got some spare pads, I'm just wondering if they'd be ok in this set up. :P
Zephyr
12-09-2007, 12:36 PM
I decided to go with corns. Got a Ghost male for $20 and a ghost motley striped female for $55. :D
Elliot
12-09-2007, 01:53 PM
Make sure to post some pics. :)
Zephyr
12-09-2007, 02:26 PM
Gotta let them finis hdigesting. ^^

The boy took 5 pinkies on his first day, and the girl took one that was about the size of two. However, she's not eating today, but neither is he. I'm either thinking she's a problem feeder and he's a good one, or he didn't get alot of food with his old owners and she was already full.
Comments?
EdgyExoticReptiles
12-09-2007, 07:25 PM
it depends on how large the snakes are, 5 pinkies?!! lol it should be 1 or 2 of mice of rats that is 1.5 larger than the thickest point on its body, and adults you should feed once a week and babies or juvs like 5 a week, and the female could be scared or just full

Gotta let them finis hdigesting. ^^

The boy took 5 pinkies on his first day, and the girl took one that was about the size of two. However, she's not eating today, but neither is he. I'm either thinking she's a problem feeder and he's a good one, or he didn't get alot of food with his old owners and she was already full.
Comments?