View Poll Results: Which tank is best for 2 female garters?

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  • 36X18X16 tank

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    Poll: 36” vs 48” tank

    I’d like to keep two female garters (eastern and plains) in one tank. I’m torn between a 36X18X16 40 breeder vs a 48X12X16 40 long.

    Do you think one is better than the other? Why?

    Thanks!

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    Re: Poll: 36” vs 48” tank

    I have always had good luck keeping adult groups in 40 breeders. No scientific reasoning, just what works for me.

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    Re: Poll: 36” vs 48” tank

    Quote Originally Posted by woody44 View Post
    I have always had good luck keeping adult groups in 40 breeders. No scientific reasoning, just what works for me.
    Thank you for the input!

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    Re: Poll: 36” vs 48” tank

    I always gave the most room possible.
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    Re: Poll: 36” vs 48” tank

    Quote Originally Posted by guidofatherof5 View Post
    I always gave the most room possible.
    Thank you for the input! I was wondering if people felt there was much difference in benefit between one tank’s extra length vs the other tank’s extra width based on how snakes use space. I’m still pretty new to it all.

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    Re: Poll: 36” vs 48” tank

    I like the extra width so I have room to put a large (3-4 gallon) water area with filtration and a basking perch on the opposite end. They really seem to enjoy it.

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    Re: Poll: 36” vs 48” tank

    Quote Originally Posted by woody44 View Post
    I like the extra width so I have room to put a large (3-4 gallon) water area with filtration and a basking perch on the opposite end. They really seem to enjoy it.
    Great; thanks the kind of advice I’m looking for. Thank you!

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    Re: Poll: 36” vs 48” tank

    Quote Originally Posted by woody44 View Post
    I like the extra width so I have room to put a large (3-4 gallon) water area with filtration and a basking perch on the opposite end. They really seem to enjoy it.

    How deep and wide do you make the water feature? Thanks.

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    Re: Poll: 36” vs 48” tank

    Quote Originally Posted by MNGuy View Post
    How deep and wide do you make the water feature? Thanks.
    I use plastic tubs that measure approximately 16" long x 12" wide x 8" tall and build up the substrate around it. I tried to add a pic but I don't remember how to add pics on here anymore..lol

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    Re: Poll: 36” vs 48” tank

    Quote Originally Posted by woody44 View Post
    I use plastic tubs that measure approximately 16" long x 12" wide x 8" tall and build up the substrate around it. I tried to add a pic but I don't remember how to add pics on here anymore..lol
    Cool. Thanks for the update. That sounds a lot more convenient than siliconing in a partition.

    No worries about the picture. To post, you have to choose the “go advanced” reply option, click “manage attachments,” which opens a new screen, and then use “add files” at the top right and “choose file” to select a photo from your phone or computer.

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