How to set up a land/water cage for a land/water snakes??

Question

I am getting a land/water snake that i had when i was younger. It stays on land, but hunts and has to be able to be in water too. Any ideas..........................................The local pet store said he wouldn't tell me because he makes his customer's pay $50.00 for him to do it. Any ideas would help. I am getting the snake Saturday.............HELP

Answer 1

What kind of snake is it? How big? I have ribbon & rough green snakes, plus a bullfrog in land/water set-ups.

All are in aquaria that are appropriate for the animals' sizes. The frog has a low tank divider meant for a small turtle. The water is about 3" deep, and the area behind the divider is filled with aquarium gravel (same gravel is about 1" deep in the front) to where it's out of the water. The divider can be put anywhere in the tank so if you need more land or more water, you can change where it's put. The snakes are in "land" tanks, but have large plastic containers a little less than 2" deep -these are meant to be put in drawers to organize stuff, but I like discovering new uses for what I already have! They're about 6" wide and 14-16" long - not a big swimming area, but big enough that I can put small minnows in for their food. Other than what I've mentioned, some branches for climbing, some silk plants (from a dollar store) for hiding, and a den/cave for hiding is all the decor you should need. Heat/light will finish the set-up.

If I didn't get the species right, or you want more info on set-up, see these links: http://www.wnyherp.org/care-sheets/snakes/,
http://www.anapsid.org/mainsnakes.html

Answer 2

Easiest way is to put a water pan in the land cage. Heck, with a snake you don't even have to bother recessing it into the ground!

If you are going to landscape the tank, find 2 plastic boxes or tubs that fit and nest well into each other, and bury the outer one. This way, you can lift the inner one in and out for cleaning without disturbing the tank set-up.

Answer 3

depending on the size of the snake, get the aquarium let's say
snake a foot long, 10 gallon tank.
Put a round bowl either in the center or over to the side, you can use small gravel, rocks, or plant dirt, out of a bag.
throw in a small branch, where he can climb on it, a hot hat, add water and snake.

I had 5 water snakes, and that was their set up, enjoy.

Answer 4

make a home with a shoebox upside down, use a litter pan and fill up with water your snake with get in it. as long a the heat is ok you will be fine my husband has 5.

Answer 5

thi site makes the tanks you are talking about I have one. they are really cool you could buy one of these or build one like them.

http://www.jworlds.net/units.html