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so i have done some research, and looked at prices etc...

but i am curious, would a 40 gallon breeder (one of the ones with the sliding/locking tops) be sufficient for an adult GTP?

i plan on making a plexi-glass cover for the screen part to keep in heat & humidity

but which way would it best be set up? vertically or horizontally?

its dimensions are LxWxH 36x18x18.

its the same as this but larger: http://www.houstonherp.com/CritterCages.jpg

thanks
jessica
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Aquariums make poor housing for gtp's. Covering the screen top will result in poor ventilation and lead to health issues. Glass is a terrible insulator making heating very ineffecient.

Bart

Contrary to this myth, a couple of the largest chondro breeders in the U.S. house adults in nothing more than glass aquariums with screen tops and screen fronts. Both are very well known for their breeding success.

As long as basic requirements are met, they do fine. I house most new aquisitions in 10 gallons for quarantine. This will last anywhere from 6-24 months. I have never had a problem.

They can and do work. Are they the best option, MAYBE not. Who knows. I've done it. Others have done it and still do it with excellent results. It's all a matter of doing it right. Just make sure the animals are doing well and if not do what's right for them.

Brandon Osborne
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