Can you answer these?

Question

I noticed alot of people aswering questions based on guesses rather than actually knowing the answers and I know that answers to the questions I'm going to ask, I'm just curious if anyone can accuratly answer them here:
#1: What size aquarium does one need to house 4 goldfish?
(hint, it ain't small)
#2 What should one do if their snake has a retained eyecap?
(Hint: don't use force or tape).
#3 Should a snake have different temps during the day and night if they are not breeding?
#4 Do chamleons need special lighting?
#5 Should one worry if their ball python does not poop in three weeks?
Lets see if any of you can answer these correctly.....

Answer 1

4 goldfish = 40 gallons

Retained eyecap = I would suggest to soak the snake in luke warm water and seeing if the cap loosens up enough where you can rub it off. If not take it to the vet.

Snakes temp if not breeding= I know you drop the temp at night if they are breeding. so I would say otherwise keep the temp consistent.

Chamelions and lighting = We all (hopefully) know that a suitable source of UV-B light is an important factor in keeping a healthy chameleon. In an ideal situation we would provide this the same way they get it in the wild – by giving them access to natural unfiltered sunlight but other practical considerations such as our local climate forces many of us to keep our chameleons under artificial lighting for at least part of the year.

Python Poop = It is normal for a ball python to go that long with out defecating. Sometimes they can go for more than three weeks without a sign of "poop." Make sure that his enclosure is at the right temperature and that he has fresh water. If he isn't as active as usual, or if you are worried then take him to your herpetologist vet.

How'd I do???

Answer 2

First you're rather cynical. There are a lot of wrong answers, if you know better, list your sources to credit yourself over others and give low ratings to wrong answers.

4 goldfish, of what age and size and type? 4 goldfish the size of my guys would take a minimum 60 gallon tank, they're 9 years old. 4 smalls could be done in a 30 gallon with high filtration. Remember that the bio max capacity of a tank is not only dependant on number of fish to size. I could keep 6 medium goldfish in a 30 gallon with a double filter and a sump. Lets say the goldfish are about 3 inches each. 4 of them makes for 12 inches. Rule of thumb for goldfish says 2 gallons of water per inch of fish (as they are messier then others) which leaves us at a minimum of 24 gallon tank.

For example, in my big goldie tank, which is 90 gallon, I have 6 9 year old fancies each around 9 inches long. I run 3 internal filters, an under gravel and two Magnum 350 HOT's. My fish are perfect and still growning. In my smaller goldie tank which is 65 gallon there are 8 ranging from 3 inches to 5. I have an Ehiem 2217 under there (for a 90 gallon tank)... Again, perfect.

For all the herpes I've kept, I've not kept a snake so I wouldn't actually answer this question. I've kept anoles, chameleons, mountain dragons, water dragons, an iguana and beardies... I don't like to answer questions I'm not confident about.

All terristial animals should have a day to night temp gradient not to mention a hot side and cool side of a cage if its cold blooded. Now this being said, you do have to provide shelter for your reptiles at night where they can be protected and keep warm. In the wild there is a vast difference between day time and night time temp all over the globe, though keep in mind that most snakes will be in a burrow to keep the temp more regulated. The temp drop can not be drastic.

Of course chameleons need special lighting, they need special everything, they are difficult to keep. I haven't seen a reptile yet that truly does not need special lighting.

for the last one, please refer to second answer.

Also, try to remember there are more then one philosophy on proper husbandry for most all animals.

Answer 3

I absolutely agree with you! Guessing drives me crazy because the answer is usually wrong and in the event the question is for an emergency such as a sick animal, guesses could kill the animal! Anyway, I research all my answers if I don't already know it and I've learned a lot because of it, but, quite frankly, I hate snakes, so, honestly, I don't care about knowing the answers to the snake questions. Maybe I'll look it up later. But, I keep goldies, so I can answer that one.
#1: Depends on the size of the goldfish. For one inch to maybe three inches, you can go with 10 gallons per fish. Once you hit four inches, I go with at least 15 gallons per fish and five inches and above, I allow 20 gallons per fish.

Answer 4

No, I don't know the answers. I would if I did have those pets because I would research everything I could about them. Can someones snake die if their home is always freezing but they have one of those snake heaters?

Answer 5

Nope, I can't answer none of this correctly....as I don't have any experience with reptiles.....or even a gold fish. Best of luck to you.

Answer 6

"I know the answers to the questions I'm going to ask"

Than quit wasting our time. We could be helping people while you do your little "I'm so much smarter than the rest, let's see if they realise it"'- experiments.

Answer 7

NOT SUREON 1-5