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locoiguana
at Thu May 20 08:00:20 2004 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by locoiguana ]
Hi,
I am interested in purchasing a Pueblan Milk Snake in the very near future, and was hoping someone here might be able to answer some questions for me. I have previously owned a Green Iguana, and have been around snakes my whole life, but am relatively new to snake ownership (which is partially why I'm looking at Milk Snakes - good for beginners), so please bear with me if these questions seem elementary, and feel free to provide me with any other information you feel I may find useful.
As far as Pueblans are concerned, are there any major care and/or husbandry differences between the two genders? Is one sex better suited for the beginner snake owner than the other? Are there pricing or availability differences between males and females?
How do you heat your Pueblan's terrariums? I have read about several people saying they prefer under-tank heat pads or tape to heat lamps for this species, because the lamp can "dry them out", and they are sensitive to bright light; but I have a friend who is a major reptile and snake (mostly venomous) enthusiast, and he says he prefers lamps to heating pads because they produce a better temperature gradient. Which is a better choice?
What do you use for an enclosure? I was planning on lining a 55 gallon aquarium with sand, and placing a water dish and place to hide inside. I've read that this species only gets about 3 feet in length, and really doesn't require a large terrarium, but I happen to have the 55 gallon available to me. I can't imagine it, but is there any foreseeable issue with giving a snake too much space?
What age snake should I be looking to purchase? I've read that the adults are more calm than the babies, which have a tendency to bite or be aggressive. Is there a particular age that I would be best to start with?
Can anyone recommend a good breeder for this sub-species? Obviously, I want to get a snake that has been properly bred and raised, and I'm hoping to find one in the $55-$75 price range.
Any help anyone can provide on these questions would make me a better potential reptile owner, and be very much appreciated 
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 Newbie Pueblan Questions - locoiguana, Thu May 20 08:00:20 2004
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