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I just read through post after post trying to find an answer to aquarium size for a corn. I didn't find too many answers because they usually ended in cohabitation warnings! I house my corn in a 20L. I am not sure how big he is, never really bothered to measure, but hes only about 2 years old. Probably around 3 feet if I had to guess. But how big of an aquarium should be used for a full sized adult corn? Will he be ok in a 20L through his whole life, or do I need to start looking for a bigger cage?

It really depends on how big it gets as an adult. a 29 gallon should be fine for a 3' corn. I would say a 40 gallon breeder can hold even the largest of corns comfortably.
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0.1 Snow Corn "Hope"
1. Orange Albino Black Ratsnake "Chunk" (Goonies)
.1 Orange Albino Black Ratsnake "Peaches"
0.0.1 MO Locale Black Ratsnake "Molly" (Flogging Molly)

As we say in Missouri, "I ain't goin back to Missouri!"

When he gets about twice as long as the tank you might want to think about upgrading. Although you may upgrade sooner and use the 20L for your NEXT snake (that's what happened to most of us!). I have my largest ratsnakes (including my current largest corn) in 50 gallon Sterilite tubs. I got 'em for $10 ea and when it comes to cleaning, hauling plastic sure beats lugging around my 55 gallon aquarium ... WHEW! Nice looking snake, by the way. Duffy

Did you just drill the top full of holes on your sterlite? Thats obviously much more economical then spending $100 on a 50 gallon aquarium.

Yes, ventilation holes, but mostly along the sides. And I found that melting the holes with a wood burner or soldering iron is much quicker and easier than drilling. Do the melting outside where the ventilation is good. I keep some of my snakes in glass aquaria and some in plastic. Glass does look nice, but plastic is cheap, easy, light AND when you get several of the same kind they usually stack pretty good. In all, if you keep more than just a few snakes, plastic is the way to go. I have only stumbled upon the 50 gallon ones at Wal*Mart twice, both times at $10 each, but most of the department stores usually carry a wide range of plastic tubs at all sorts of prices. They are cheap enough that you can usually have a few empties "just in case" you come home from the reptile show with a new friend.
Duffy

Posted by: duffy at Sat Jun 24 05:54:41 2006 [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ]

When he gets about twice as long as the tank you might want to think about upgrading. Although you may upgrade sooner and use the 20L for your NEXT snake (that's what happened to most of us!). I have my largest ratsnakes (including my current largest corn) in 50 gallon Sterilite tubs. I got 'em for $10 ea and when it comes to cleaning, hauling plastic sure beats lugging around my 55 gallon aquarium ... WHEW! Nice looking snake, by the way. Duffy

Why do you move the tank at all ? I use a 55 to and just remove the snake and clean the tank without moving it. Remove litter,hide areas,branches,etc

When I give my cages a complete cleaning I take them outside, use the garden hose, vinegar, more water pressure from the garden hose, etc. I don't have running water in my snake room & whether you use bleach, vinegar or whatever, it helps to either have a drain right there or be outside. My snake room happens to be in the basement, so I actually haul my 55 up the basement stairs and outside. I don't do the complete "whole nine yards" cleaning very often, but when I do, the lightweight plastic sure makes a difference.

Posted by: duffy at Sat Jun 24 20:16:22 2006 [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ]

When I give my cages a complete cleaning I take them outside, use the garden hose, vinegar, more water pressure from the garden hose, etc. I don't have running water in my snake room & whether you use bleach, vinegar or whatever, it helps to either have a drain right there or be outside. My snake room happens to be in the basement, so I actually haul my 55 up the basement stairs and outside. I don't do the complete "whole nine yards" cleaning very often, but when I do, the lightweight plastic sure makes a difference.

Okay I see what your saying. I just clean with paper towels,hot water mild soap . I agree the hose is great but for me moving a 55 gallon tank isnt a possibility . 10 gallon is my limit lol.
Plastic is better for moving .

If I keep using the 55 in my snake room...Eventually mild soap and hot water may be a very fine option for that one. I mean...UP THE STAIRS even!!!? Next time I see 50 gallon Sterilite at Wal*Mart, you better know I'm buyin' more!!