Garter snake enclosure size?

[adamanteus]

It sounds like you've got it all pretty much sorted Steve. I hope you didn't think I was being critical. I was just curious how you'd make it work. I understand now, I'd still like to see the photos though!

[sschind]

Not at all James, Like I said, sometimes I don't spend enough time planning or I overlook a small detail and it screws everything up. I like to keep all non-habitable space to a minimum so a minor miscalculation in dimension can screw me up royally sometimes. It takes an outsiders view to point out problems occasionally.

I will work on the pictures.

Steve

[rwgsnakes]

Cazador,

This is what repti carpet looks like, just so you can get an idea.

[Cazador]

Thanks Justin . It looks nice.

Rick

[Lee]

Hi, was busy Wed/Thurs and sick Fri/Sat wasn't able to do anything, just got the top finished up and its set on the stand now, needs to dry and stuff though. Had to hurry it even though I'm still sick, its starting to snow. Only needs the latches now and I'll be ready to go! Pictures up in a bit.

[Lee]

KK heres the pictures, first picture is of the bottom, used to hold my fish food and a 20 long and a 10g. Second picture is the tank, compared with a 16oz can of rockstar energy drink along with a recliner. its 5X2X2, the plexiglass is 4X2, biggest they had that had a reasonable price. Nearly ready for snake!

[Cazador]

Have you decided how you're going to heat it yet?

[Lee]

Originally Posted by Cazador

Have you decided how you're going to heat it yet?

I haven't used any heating on him in the last 2 years I've kept him, if I do anything, it will be a simple lamp of some sorts. In the summer, it gets very warm in the house and I don't have AC so he should be happy.

[Lee]

K got it all set up. Came down to needing substrate, latches, and weather stripping to make the top flush. Ended up getting some 4$ bark at home depot (meant for landscaping) or spending 30$ for fluffy papery stuff that I used to use, or 60$ for petco's bark (needed a lot). Got its water dish in with a few fish, got some branches from outside and some rocks and his old pot and he's exploring.
Question arises is, can I have more than one garter in the enclosure? I'm hoping to add a female if possible or another male.

[Cazador]

5x2x2' is more than enough room for a few garters. They'll love it, and I bet they'll be very active with that much space to explore. The only problem might be catching them . Can't wait to see it in use.

Rick