What snake should I get?!?!?! - Page 2

youngster · 08-11-11, 10:20 AM

okay I've handled a 6 foot bci with no problem so I don't think it's a problem it he hits 6. The only thing is the cost of a enclosure :P What would be an appropriately sized enclosure for a adult IJ male?

brylecc1989 · 08-11-11, 10:25 AM

You could use a 40 gallon critter creeper, and stand it on its side. Irian jayas love climbin. Use a uth or flexwatt or something like that at the back top or bottom of the tank. The critter keepers screen top slides out, so you can use it vertically. That would be good for its whole life. Also if you're a little concerned with six feet, you'll probably get him as a baby. Then you gain handling experience with your snake as it grows

UwabamiReptiles · 08-11-11, 10:27 AM

A male IJ carpet was my first snake and I would recommend them to anyone. They don't get huge but they still have some nice size to them. Carpets are good eaters and the ones I have always get extras from my ball pythons deciding not eat. They are pretty tame in my experiences. Of course there are exceptions but there are exceptions for every snake out there. I'd go with a carpet, but whatever you decide to go with make sure you research and know their husbandry inside and out.

youngster · 08-11-11, 10:35 AM

I'm definitely leaning towards an adult IJ male :P I've always had a soft spot for carpets but I thought they got too big for me. Does anyone have a rough estimate on the cost of one? Enclosure, hides etc.

UwabamiReptiles · 08-11-11, 10:47 AM

You could probably get away with a ten gallon for its first year if you get a hatchling. It doesn't have to be fancy. Most big breeders keep their babies in hatchling tubs for their first year. So I think a ten gallon would be good for awhile. Then you could save up for a 3x2 or 4x2. Some people say adult males are good in 3x2, others say 4x2. It'd really be up to you. Thats where you could do research and decide what would work best for you.

Jay · 08-11-11, 10:48 AM

DIY enclosure under $50, or find a cheap one online, ij $50-$500 hides maybe $20.
For food the average price for a large rat is about $5 @ 2 or 3 feeding a month when it's an adult would cost you about $200 a year x that by a 10 year life span that's close to $2000. Not expensive at all, I left out a vet bill or two.

youngster · 08-11-11, 10:59 AM

I was planning on getting an adult and doing a DIY enclosure I have a good amount of lumber left over from other things. Thanks guys.

brylecc1989 · 08-11-11, 11:02 AM

Just beware that adults tend to be a little more pricey. Just sayin.

KD35WIN.AS.ONE · 08-11-11, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by brylecc1989

I think irian jayas max out at like 7 feet. But if u get a male, itd be more like 4-5 feet. Same as your corn

carpets are awesome man. I can tell yo really enjoy sage and like to watch her, take pictures etc. I would 100% suggest a carpet for you,!

I agree with this.. I dont recommend a Brb they are active almost exclusively at night... They have more husbandry requirements by far then either of the two species you listed with it.

brylecc1989 · 08-11-11, 01:20 PM

My BRB is a ghost in the day, never to be seen. Almost always burrowed in damp sphagnum or in her humid log hide. However I stay up late. She doesn't stopp all night roamin around. I have found that with one or two humid hides, and a thermostat ensuring temps don't exceed about 80-82, the husbandrys not that bad. Humid hides are so key. As long as the snake has the option to go get hydrated, the tank does not need to be in the constant 70-90% humidity range. This is just what works for me.

lpbldg18 · 08-11-11, 03:18 PM

carpet carpet carpet!!! Or maybe a carpet? Yes, I say a carpet!

youngster · 08-11-11, 05:36 PM

Haha everyone's been a great help basically it comes down to money for me. I'm gonna make as much money as possible and I'm gonna make a custom enclosure and essentially I'm just gonna decide at the expo I'm going to. If there's a really nice looking BP I'll pick em up and same with a carpet. But if I can I'm gonna get a carpet over a BP.

lpbldg18 · 08-11-11, 05:43 PM

I got my carpet at the NH expo in april, 150$ which for mine was REAL cheap! I saw some going for 90 or 100 so not too bad. The old quote, you get what you pay for! And carpets are real badas* snakes!

youngster · 08-11-11, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lpbldg18

I got my carpet at the NH expo in april, 150$ which for mine was REAL cheap! I saw some going for 90 or 100 so not too bad. The old quote, you get what you pay for! And carpets are real badas* snakes!

I may have asked you this but are you going to the one in October? I CANNOT wait for it :P It'll be my first expo!

lpbldg18 · 08-11-11, 05:58 PM

yes I am! That's where I get my mice!!

I'm excited too! The april one was great, this ones supposed to be bigger!!