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Jack · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 12:31 am Post subject: viv sizes

what size viv would u need for an average sized royal

as in inches insted of gallons Smile

thanks

Jase · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 12:39 am Post subject:

That's like asking what sized shoes should you have for a human... Laughing

If you're starting with a hatchling, you may be better to start with a smaller viv or tub and increase the size as the snake grows.

What size Royal are you going for?
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Jack · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 12:55 am Post subject:

its a juvinile im thinking of getting

how big would it need to be for a like a 4ft royal

alastair · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 3:44 am Post subject:

main thing is to have the set up correct. They need to have lots of hides and a proper temperature gradient. i have my one in a 24'' by 12'' viv and she is fine. All the books say they do not thrive with too much space but i think that if they have plenty of spaces to hide in they will be ok. So if you have been told to get a tiny viv to start with, then trade up, i would say dont. Buy a bigger one and provide plenty of hides. 3'' is fine for an adult
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Jack · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:23 am Post subject:

thanks