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yalovit
Hatchling

United Kingdom
199 Posts

Posted - 24/06/2013 :  23:26:24  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
can anyone tell me if its time to upgrade my snakes viv.shes 22 inches long and living in a 20 inch by 12 inch viv.

female corn mist.staffy cross English bull Kelsey

Moppet
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
3315 Posts

Posted - 24/06/2013 :  23:37:45  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I wouldn't upgrade yet. The general rule I follow is that once the snake is longer than the length plus width of the enclosure, then it is time to move up a size

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yalovit
Hatchling

United Kingdom
199 Posts

Posted - 24/06/2013 :  23:50:06  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
thank moppet.the guy at the reptile shop said its ok as long as there is plenty of hides.but then he also wants to make money.so you think she'll be ok till shes about 3 foot long.

female corn mist.staffy cross English bull Kelsey
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mjpeters
Sub Adult

United Kingdom
1539 Posts

Posted - 25/06/2013 :  08:40:09  Show Profile  Click to see mjpeters's MSN Messenger address  Send mjpeters a Yahoo! Message  Reply with Quote
Most of my corns are in vivs that are 2ftx2ftx18".They all seem happy enough
I do make use of Vertical space;'Trixie Tables'of Amazon,Fake plants from Dunelm Mill and I also use Java wood Parrot perches bolted through the viv.These are all very reasonable to buy-a lot cheaper than reptile specific accessories- and give the snakes lots of 'extra'space.
climbing also helps to keep them from turning into snake shaped slugs
whatever you chose enjoy setting up your new viv when the time comes-every month when I do a total clean out I change the furniture around or add new stuff/take out old-keeps them stimulated
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult

United Kingdom
1773 Posts

Posted - 25/06/2013 :  21:57:50  Show Profile  Visit ScaryVonHayleystine's Homepage  Click to see ScaryVonHayleystine's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
I agree with Moppet, wait some more :)

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