I posted this on the Rat Snake forum but got no reply so I figured I'd try here. This is an idea for a TBS cage. I don't think its big enough but I thought I should check so I'll know if I need to find something bigger. Thanks.
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Tiawan Beauty Snake Cage
Langi
Oct 22, 2003 01:08 PM
Replies (2)
chris_harper2
Oct 22, 2003 01:51 PM
I've been checking your post over on the Ratsnake forum and had been hoping for responses from experienced Taiwan Beauty Snake keepers. I'm going to be helping a friend build cages for his group and was looking forward to the input you received.
Here's my take on it.
Your cage has a floor area of almost 1200 sqare inches, or about the same as a 2' x 4' enclosure. I know for certain many breeders keep their Taiwans in Visions with less floor area. I also know, however, that many breeders feel the actual courtship and mating can be aggressive and the pair or group should be placed in a larger cage.
Also, the longest diagnal of your cage will be about 52". I've always felt that, depending upon how active a given species is, that if the diagnal is half the length of the snake that things should be okay. So twice as long is just over 8.5 feet which is about max for a Taiwan, right?
You're somewhat limited by height which is unfortunate. Ideally you could have a taller cage and provide a subfloor in addition to lots of climbing areas. This would provide a lot more "effective" space which your snake could utilize.
At any rate, if this is for one specimen and you do not plan to breed them in this cage, I think you'll be fine. Of course you could end up with an extra large specimen that is very active. But that's hard to plan for.
I hope this helps and does not disagree terribly with what experienced Taiwan Beauty Snake owners have to say.
Langi
Oct 22, 2003 03:20 PM
Well considering your input is the only input I have recived so far it is very helpful. ;D I do only plan on keeping one. I was really hoping this would be good because its the only space I have for a snake that could very well be over 6ft. I think I'll try to get a couple more opinions before I start buying building materials. Thank you bunches. =^-^=
