Reptile Basics (Sorry I am a Noob to this)

[Cazza]

What are the things I need to put in the cage?

How big should the cage be?

Can I keep the snake outside? (parents won't let me keep it inside lol)

How much will the stuff for the cage cost (roughly)?

How much will a Coastal Carpet cost (roughly)? (I want a yearling)

If I get some mite/worm over- the-counter treatment how much will that cost?

I live in Adelaide so I don't think that I need any Tick treatment.(Am I right?)

Please help me wth this!!!!

 

[Shotta]

well if you are getting a hatchling /yearling you could use a 50ltr tub or 3ft tank until he gets bigger make sure to have some hiding places,branches to climb on, you also need a heatlamp/heatmat depending on enclosure etc, enclosures can cost anywhere from 100 to1000 depending on size and quality,depends on what sort of coastal you looking for eg striped,caramel, average/wildtype coastals cost roughly $100 prices vary, providing you clean the enclosure properly and maintain a good thermal gradient you shouldnt get any mites, hope this helps
coastals are cooly cool

 

[Cazza]

Thanks, that helped me alot

 

[Varanoidea]

Costs of an enclosure and it's accessories is fairly self dependent. You could provide the bare basics of what it needs to be happy and healthy or you could go the other end of that scale and make a very extravagant enclosure with backgrounds, plants etc. At a bare minimum you need to provide a heat source at one location with a basking spot and a cool end at another location so they can regulate their temperature appropriately. Hides to feel secure, branches to climb on and rocks to aid in shedding are a must for inside.

 

[Gruni]

http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-reptile-discussion-42/tips-newbies-thread-143946/

If these are the sorts of questions you should find some books like Mike Swan's Breeding and Keeping Australian Pythons or Complete Carpet Python and do some basic research first. If you live with your parents and they don't want a snake in the house this thread is also rpobably a waste of time as a yearling would not really be big enough for an outdoor enclosure and given the winters in Adelaide I'm not convinced you could keep one outdoors anyway as Coastals range in much warmer parts of the country.

Oh and enclosure size will vary on the size and age of your snake, a yearling would be lost in an enclosure large enough for an adult coastal.

 

[montysrainbow]

Hi, i tried the outdoor enclosure thing however i chickened out with winter nearing n now have him inside again. Have u thought about getting a small snake that could maybe live in your bedroom? if u think small your mum might come round u never know. I also would suggest buying a small 2nd hand set up, have a look on gumtree

 

[RedFox]

Why don't you start with a hatchling? You can keep them in 10L tubs. Also your parents are probably more likely to let a cute, little baby snake in a lunchbox stay inside. If you go for a hatchy have a look at this thread.

http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/noteworthy-threads-5397/guide-build-click-clack-dial-93266/

From what I have heard coastals are great snakes. But it sounds like you need to talk it over with your parents a bit more before you commit.

 

[Bluetongue1]

Can I keep it outside means what?... In the carport? In the back shed? On the back veranda? Out in the open? Outside cages are open to the vagaries of the weather, which is considerably more variable than what would be experienced by enclosures located inside, where ambient conditions are far less variable and are often artificially controlled within certain parameters.

Things like temperature control over the entire year, need to be achievable. So you have to work within your parent’s wishes and the needs of those reptiles you desire to keep, to construct and locate appropriate enclosures which exert control over ambient conditions appropriate for the specific species being held. So basically, irrespective of the location of any enclosures, you must provide for each species’ needs, irrespective of the extremes of weather conditions that may or may not be experienced.

It sounds like a heartfelt discussion with Mum and Dad would be appropriate so that they may understand the passion that drives you and the significance of being able to identify with Australian herpetological species!


Blue

 

[lachlano2000]

If you have to keep it outside in Adelaide(I don't reccomend this) make sure you are using a wooden enclosure as if will hold the heat a lot better than glass. It can easily get below zero degrees in winter so maybe talk to your parents suggesting keeping in in a tub in your room with a heat mat over winter at the very least.