Hey guys !! Im new to snake some help ?

[GarterGuy17]

Im looking for a CBB Baby red sided garter , been looking for months any help ?
Already checked king snake classifieds and other breeders no luck.

[infernalis]

Steve, I moved your post where it's more likely that John will see it.

[guidofatherof5]

Steve, I moved your post where it's more likely that John will see it.

Thanks.

[GarterGuy17]

Well I have been looking for the supplies as well. Since The snake which I want to get is a baby I want out and got a 5 gallon tank which is just about all I got for now.I want my snakes to be active and all so i'm not sure if to get a heat pad or a lamp , I read somewhere that they are more active with a light source.The substrate i'm going to use is paper towels so that's not a problem. Also the artificial plants and water bowl plus feeding items are not a problem.Any idea on what would be better heat pad or a lamp ?

[guidofatherof5]

That can be a personal preference.
I use heat pads(with rheostats) on all my enclosures.
A 5 gal. will get small fast. Starting with a 20 gal. will allow a lot of space to explore and you won't have to worry about upgrading for a good amount of time.

[GarterGuy17]

I guess your right on that note about the tank.I will look further into the whole lamp vs heat pad difference.

This is my email. May I see some pictures of your Albino red sided het ?

[GarterGuy17]

C.John417@aol.com <-------My email also if anyone have any pictures of your setup that will also be helpful thanks.

[GarterGuy17]

Well I guess ill be looking into a 20 gal tank, should have done that in the first place. @guidofatherof5 - Other than that on to the topic of your albino het. Can you email me some pictures ? and if you know the age , sex and things like that. Also is it CBB ?

C.John417@aol.com <----- My email if anyone could send me some pictures of your setups so I can have a better idea of things , it would help a lot thanks.

[EasternGirl]

Here is a pic of one of my enclosures. Make sure you have good substrate....I prefer carefresh. A hide on both the warm side and the cool side, lots of plants and some logs or wood (just make sure it is treated for mites/heat treated), vines are good too. Make sure you have a water dish that the snake can soak in but that he/she can easily get out of. I use a 25-40 watt basking bulb on the warm side during the day and a 40 watt red bulb at night...I sometimes use a undertank heat pad as well. You may want to take a look at our http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/husb...nger-zone.html thread to read about dangerous things to watch for in enclosures.

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[GarterGuy17]

Thanks for the picture. Your tank looks amazing by the way, Ill be sure to look into the furniture more now didn't think it was so important. How easy to clean is your tank though ?