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So, I will soon have a vacant 10 gallon short (the ratsnake who currently inhabits it is growing like a weed and will soon outgrow it!).

I'm starting to do some research on different species of critters that can be housed in a 10 gallon short for the durration of their lives. Some people on anouther forum mentioned to me that some Mountain Kings stay relatively small an adult could be comfortably housed in a tank that small.

Is this true? and if so, which species would you suggest? I'm looking into everything from Tarantulas to frogs to lizards....I only want to get something that would have plenty of room in there....but would always prefer a snake if possible.

Thanks in advance!

- Jenn
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0.1.0 classic corn~ "Pumpkin"
1.0.0 leucistic texas ratsnake~ "Worm"

(tryin' to make it real)COMPARED TO WHAT!?....but i definitely say no,it's not big enough...what species is a 10 gal big enough for an adult?not much.don't know your level of experience,so i'll just say something that maxes out at say,under two feet,at the most....a mntn king would probably be ok in a 20 gallon tank.....undersized enclosures are bad for the snake's mental(yes,mental) well-being;they also prevent adequate room/or at least discourage proper activity levels(excercise),thus leading to lethargic,overweight/obese captives.so it obviously effects their physical well-being too.
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"with head raised regally,and gazing at me with lidless eyes,he seemed to question with flicks of his long forked tongue my right to trespass on his territory" Carl Kauffeld

You could always go with Rubber Boas. They are great pets, and highly underrated. I think the reason most people ignore them is that they aren't very colorful, but they do have their merits. I keep a 2.2 breeding group in a 10 gal. with no problems. One big bonus with them is they do not require a hot spot, room temp. in the summer is plenty for them, as long as it's not above 85. Here's a link to more info if your interested.

-Phil
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