Hi what is the minimum dimensions (in inches plz) for a container that would suit an adult cornsnake comfortably?
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minimum dimensions for a cornsnake
trex8692
Aug 06, 2007 09:48 PM
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goregrind
Aug 07, 2007 05:09 AM
i wouldnt go with the minimum, but 36x17 is perfect
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trex8692
Aug 07, 2007 11:43 AM
ok thanks. how about the height?
Paul Hollander
Aug 09, 2007 09:40 AM
Adult corns can be 3-6 feet long. A cage that is fine for a small adult is too small for a large adult, and what is fine for a large adult could be too roomy for a small adult.
Minimum cage size rule of thumb: Length = 1/2 snake's length, width = 1/4 snake's length, height = width. Or a floor area equal to the area of a cage as given in the rule of thumb. You can fudge a bit on height, in my opinion.
A 20 gallon long aquarium is 30x12x12 inches for a floor area of 360 square inches. It could easily house a corn less than four feet long. I'd upgrade before the snake was 4.5 feet long.
Paul Hollander
