2006-08-03 14:48:00 · 15 answers · asked by Jalisciense 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Turtles will need a large space, and a 30G tank may not be suitable. A ball bython gets to roughly 3 feet long, and a 30G may be too large (they can stress easily, and having too much open space can stress them out). Corn snakes are lovely, common pet snakes.
Figure out what kind of reptile you like. Start researching the various pets available in your area, join a herp club, etc. Find out all the equipment that you will need for your chosen reptile, and starting buying those. Once you have everything you need, then start the search for your pet.
If you have all of your supplies on hand before you buy your pet, you will be far better off then most people. This will save you time and money in the long run.
Be sure to talk to lots of people about your chosen pet, to get all kinds of opinions. Remember, that most people are wrongly informed about pets when they get them. Be armed with information and valued input.
Best of luck!
PS My personal opinion for a glass tank would be a trio of leopard geckos. They need a low humidity environment (where a tank with a proper screened top would be ideal), a humid hide (eg. a container with a lid, a hole cut into it, & vermiculite), and no UVB lamp. Just be sure to research before you decide on a pet.
2006-08-03 15:37:23 · answer #1 · answered by Tara Dk 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Okay, first decide which reptile you want? Then make sure a 30 gallon tank is right for your chosen reptile. There's pet books and websites that can provide loads of info. I know from experience. So start off with that and you'll be on your way to having a pet reptile!
2006-08-03 14:53:37 · answer #2 · answered by Janais 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fish tanks are great for fish, but not so hot for other animals- ventilation is a major issue, as are weight and ease of cleaning.
Turtles? Water turtles need 10 gallons of swimming space per inch of turtle and land turtles need 100 square inches per inch. This means you'd only be able to keep a small turtle or tortoise- some Box turtles would be OK.
2006-08-04 05:19:47 · answer #3 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For those who said Ball Python...shame on you.....they get too large for a 30 gal tank! There are a large variety of geckos.....Leopards Geckos are pretty cool. Or how about a community of Anole's. Or a pair of Collared Lizards. You could also go with a smaller breed of snake. King Snakes or Corn snakes are pretty cool.
2006-08-03 15:21:11 · answer #4 · answered by Ginger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a corn snake in a thirty gallon tank. I put a ball python in one at one time. At five feet, she was still comfortable. My corns will curl up into a small space. My 37 inch snow is in a thrity gallon, is just fine, and usually curled in a space the size of a baseball.
2006-08-04 10:21:42 · answer #5 · answered by Avatar Aang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leopard Geckos
Anoles (small green lizards, not good for handling, they would be like an aquarium, you just watch them.
Hermit crabs (not reptiles, but still interesting)
I think you should get a Russian Tortoise. They stay small and have the best personalities. They don't need to swim, so you don't have to change water. They are vegetarians so you don't have to feed any icky stuff. I "baby sat" my friend's and loved it. I want one as soon as I'm able.
2006-08-03 14:56:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where do you live? I have a red-eared slider turtle who needs a good home. She's free, but I'd like to sell equipment if I can. I've got a 45 gallon Rubermaid tank with your name on it if you're interested.
2006-08-03 17:55:29 · answer #7 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leopard Geckos rock!
2006-08-03 14:53:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
with a 30 gal Long you could have 2 leopard geckos
2006-08-04 10:36:25 · answer #9 · answered by EviL 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should get a ball python, i have 2 of them
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2006-08-03 23:36:46 · answer #10 · answered by Crazy_Wanderer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋