What kind of snake can live in a 5 gallon?

Question

im looking for a small snake.

a docile snake

one that can live in a 5 gallon or maybe a bit bigger

one that can tolerate handling

please help me find a snake that fits these categories. tk you!

Answer 1

im sure theres a type of snake that can live in a 5 gallon or mybe the minimum would be ten.

Answer 2

none fit that catagory...the snakes that could live in a 5 gallon all their life (some sand boas) wouldnt like that much handling and they spend most of their time under the sand.  the snakes that can be handled a lot need bigger tanks.  kingsnakes, or milksnakes could do alright in a 29 long tank (40 gallon is better) and they tolerate handling.

Answer 3

Hello; while there are definitely some small, docile snakes out there; the smallest size of tank that they can be kept in is a 10 gallon or a 20 gallon long. Any smaller and not only will it be quite cramped; it also wouldn't allow for a proper thermal gradient; which is necessary for any cold blooded animal.

As far as very small snakes go; here is a list of some small snakes that make great pets. All of these species generally mature at 3.5 feet or under, some of them quite a bit under. I've also included a bit of information on them, and a link to a care sheet. While there are some snakes that get even smaller than these available in the reptile trade; most of them are quite expensive and/or don't make good pets. I am not sure how many reptiles you've had, so all of these snakes are great for both beginners and experienced keepers alike. :)

If you are looking for an even smaller snake; look for a male of any of these species. Males on average are MUCH smaller than females.

1. Rosy boa. They are small very docile, calm, are great eaters, and are slow moving (and thus easier to handle than a lot of colubrids like King snakes and Corn snakes). They are also very hardy, low maintenance, come in lots of different colors and localities, and aren't prone to shedding problems.  

Care sheet: http://www.rosyboa.com/desertboas/caresh...

2. Kenyan sand boa. They have all of the good qualities of the Rosy like the gentle disposition, ease of care, small size, great feeders, etc, but the only problem that some keepers may have with them is that they spend most of their time under their substrate. For those who like to randomly walk by their snake's cage to check to see what the snake is up to and how it is doing, that could be frustrating for them.

Care sheet: http://www.wnyherp.org/care-sheets/snake...

3. Childrens pythons. They are very small (the second smallest python species in the world), are low maintenance, are great eaters, and usually have a great temperament. While I wouldn’t classify them as slow moving, they aren’t all that fast, either. They are pretty active, and for that reason need a larger terrarium than any of the other snakes on this list, despite their small size. a 20 gallon long is minimum for a single adult. While I think that they are quite beautiful; some would consider them to be ‘bland’ looking, so if one was in search of a flashy looking snake, then these guys probably wouldn’t be for them.

Care sheet: http://www.tinypythons.com/caresheet_chi...

4. Rough-scaled sand boa. These guys are a very small, generally docile, low maintenance species of sand boa. They are hardy and easy to care for, are great feeders, and are excellent for beginners. The only problems with these guys is that they are a bit harder to find than most of the others on this list, and like the Kenyans, they spend most of their time buried under their substrate.

Care Sheet: http://www.reptilia.org/care_sheets/snak...

5. Western Hognose Snakes. They are a usually good-tempered, low maintenance, small, amusing species that could be mistaken for a Rattlesnake if someone wasn’t well versed in reptiles. They are generally very sweet, tame down quickly, are great feeders, and are great shedders. They are mildly venomous, though not enough so that it could pose of any danger to humans. Not only are they reluctant to bite; their fangs are also located in the back of their mouth thus making it very hard for them to bite you unless you literally stick your finger in there. Even if they did manage to bite you; you’d have to let them ‘chew’ on you to get any sort of reaction at all. Generally the reaction from their venom in humans is mild irritation and swelling.

Care sheet: http://www.reptileallsorts.com/westhogno...

I hope this helps, and if you have any further questions at all on the subject; please feel free to message me and I will be more than happy to assist you. :)

Good luck on your snake search!

Answer 4

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