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I've been toying with the idea of getting a beauty ratsnake ever since I got into the hobby, but I've never seen one up close until just recently. Because of that, I think one of the subspecies will be the next snake I will get.

The thing is, I've never had a snake that gets to that size before. I have a few tubs measuring 20"x14"x6" that I'm currently not using. I know this wouldn't be big enough for the snake's entire life, but just for temporary housing.

How long could a beauty snake be and still be okay in this size tub?
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Current snakes:
1.0 '01 Hypo snow cornsnake (Tesla Coil)
0.1 '02 Ghost (pastel) cornsnake (Banshee)
1.1 '02 Bloodred cornsnakes (Desi and Luci Too)
To be added in March:
0.1 '98 Het Hypo, Het Caramel cornsnake
1.0 '00 Hypo Het Caramel cornsnake

Hi Amanda,
I have a trio (2.1) of Taiwan Beauty snakes.
They are about 8 months old, and I keep them in Tubs that are 33"L x 16"D x 14"H.
They do move around alot and they use all of the enclosure.
As far as when they are adults, an enclosure that is 4'L x 2'D x 2'H will be needed.
These are great snakes with a voracious appetite.
Tony