First herp tank.

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Fire Eel
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I am in the process of setting up a large bowfronted tank, around 25 gallons and am looking for a snake. I was thinking about a milksnake but they are pricy. How can I get a hold of a wider variety of snakes for better prices then my pet shop has. Are there any recommended snakes?
I am also considering newts, and lizards so any suggestions would be great (no bearded dragons).
I live in marion indiana and havent caught a snake yet. If anyone knows of a farm around here that would be great.
Hudson
 
i thought you lived in brazil?
maybe some small ground dwelling geckos would work, leos, fat tails, etc.
 
Lots and lots and lots of stuff on the Kingsnake classifieds: http://market.kingsnake.com/index.php?cat=59. Find some snakes you like that are in your price range, then post them here and get some info.

Smallish snakes that are good for beginners include most milksnakes, cornsnakes, various kingsnakes, garter snakes, rosy and rubber boas, and African house snakes.

Newts and salamanders are great. Good choices for that tank include axolotls, lesser or dwarf sirens, paddletail newts, and Spanish ribbed newts.
 
I do... sort of. We come back every two years to raise support. we wont stay longer then 7-8 months and we will go back for another two years. Right now we are living in indiana.
 
Thanks for the site!
A lfs has paddletail newts but i would prefer a snake.
 
get a mudd puppy and grow it into a tiger salamander. really cool in my opinion and one of the coolest herps ive ever kept. extremely owner friendly.

but, this is all IME.
 
What are the dementions of the tank about
Dam this cell phone I can't figure this out,bout to chuck this phone at my jerry springer neighboor kid,ok,2nd try
 
about 24inches long, 19 inches tall and 13 inches wide.
Anybody know of a snake breeder with good prices nearby?
Hudson
 
Just a question: how your supose to keep your pets fed and clean wille your in Brazil?
 
If you mean how will we keep the pets in brazil fed while we are here in the US, people are looking after my fish and the rest of our pets till we get back.
But if you mean what will we do with the pets in 8 months when we go back i will probably sell them for cheap on MFK or something like that.
PLANS HAVE CHANGED
Friends will lend me a very large tank (i dont know exact dimensions) and i will put snakes in there.
Hudson
 
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