What size tank do corn snakes need?

[Cece]

I have been reading up on Corn Snakes, and they seem really cool. But, I am confused by the tank size. Some websites say 10 gallon, others say 75. I want to provide a corn snake with a good home, and I don't want him (or her) to be crowded into a tank that is too small. Also, if anyone knows a good site for me to do some research on these snakes, that would be awesome, as I want to know everything as soon as I bring my new reptile friend home Thanks!

- I was thinking of putting them in a 20-40 gallon tank.

- Even if they do need larger than a 40 gallon as an adult, would it be okay to put a younger snake in a 40 gallon tank, just until they get bigger?

- Would it be okay to use an old aquarium? I have kept fish for many years, and have quite a few tanks now! I just upgraded my 6 goldfish from a 75 gallon to a 125 gallon tank. Would the 75 gallon work for a snake? Does keeping fish in it do anything to the tank so that reptiles could not be kept in there?

- If I did end up using the 75 gallon, could I keep more than one snake in there? Is there a "rule of thumb" for corn snakes, like one snake to 30 gallons or something like that?

Thanks so much for answering, most of you probably won't answer all of them, but if you can, that would be great! I look forward to learning more about these wonderful reptiles!

Best,

Cece

[Tanner]

Snakes are agoraphobic meaning they hate big open spaces because they feel too vulnerable so 75 gallons is out of the question. I have two in a 20 gallon but I do think 30 gallons would be better. So I would say 20 gallons for one and ten for each additional. You can use an old aquarium if you want, no problem there.

[thankfulkiss527]

It all depends on the snake size. if you buy a baby 10-20 gallon is fine for a while. But don't leave the snake in there forever, as his growth will stunt, and soon die.

A 40 tank is awesome for a baby/sub-adult. Provide a lot of decor to make him feel secure for a baby as he will get stressed out for so much room.

An old aquarium is fine as long as you get a screen lid, and a lid locker.

75 gallon is perfect for a Corn Snake. From baby to Adult. (Provide lots of decor/hide for babies!)

You can keep them together, as long as you feed them good, though they aren't known to eat each other, it could happen. If the snake can fully stretch out in the tank it is fine.

As far as websites go, I wouldn't rely on just one website, though care for corn snakes are simple, read on different websites.

[Christopher]

I have made a facebook page at Corn Snake Facts and Questions. You can learn all you need to know about corn snakes on this page and more. If you like what you see like the page. You will get all the updates that i post on the wall. Also you can ask me any other questions and I will answer them all for you!

As to your questions they say a 20 gallon long will house a full grown corn. I do not like this idea because it looks crowded. So i say 40 gallon and above you will be fine. This will provide alot of room for your snake to stretch out and move around. People say that when you start a snake out in a huge tank that it will be scared. I got mine when it was a baby and she was far from scared. It is best to start out with a big tank that way you save some money as well. You can use your old aquarium. I have my corn snake in a 55 gallon tank. She is real happy with that. Also to save money get a large hide and a large water bowl. So you do not have to buy it again to upgrade. You can keep several corn snakes together. The thing with this is make sure you get them at the same time. That way they will be use to each other. No if you got them at different times one snake will become Territorial. Just make sure you keep a temp of 80-88 degrees F on the warm side. You can get this by using a heat lamp or an under the tank heater. Under the tank heaters work the best for all reptiles to help them digest better.