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Originally Posted by ThamnophisManiac
i would probably buy the cheapest stuff possible at the pet store. on other posts i heard snakes were as little as $9. also, i already have a tank (not sure of gallon capacity), but i was wondering if u needed 2 tanks (one for the snake while ur cleaning the other one).
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if you already have a tank, your greatest expense will be temp control
you definitely do not need a holding tank for while you clean - a pillowcase or a storage container with some breathing holes drilled in it will do just fine
here is a site that gives standard aquarium sizes in gallons and inch measurements
what you want eventually is at least a 20G long
if your current tank is smaller, I recommend that eventually you go for something the size of a 40 breeder - that gives you a decent amount of space to work with and you could keep up to five garters in a tank that size
hides and climbing stuff you can make and scavenge