First Reptile Pet

[GekkeGekko]

funny thing that you mention that your skink is in a 20 gallon tank while the link you suggested says it should be at least 50 gallons....

My advice; don't buy a reptile untill you're really into them, untill you know a lot about them, don't buy before you know which one you want and are able to keep!

[Horse Lover]

Thanks I went to a petstore (fish place) and they had used tank and there was a 55 gallon for 30$ The thing was it was a bit dirty but the glass was fine, I think I could clean the tank up properly for a reptile but what do you think about a used tank? And about snakes, I really dont know if I can handle feeding a mouse to them...

[IRescue452]

If it was 30 dollars I'd have had it without thinking. I hope its still there if you decide to get it. If the glass has white stains from water it will come off with a little vinegar.

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If you ever have questions, PM me! This my girl:

[CathyBogart]

Thanks I went to a petstore (fish place) and they had used tank and there was a 55 gallon for 30$ The thing was it was a bit dirty but the glass was fine, I think I could clean the tank up properly for a reptile but what do you think about a used tank? And about snakes, I really dont know if I can handle feeding a mouse to them...

Used tanks are wonderful! White vinegar is one of the best ways to get them clean, that stuff will take of almost anything.

I know what you mean about mice, even though I feed frozen it can still be a bit hard. Chubby's worth it to me, but if you don't want to, don't feel bad about it...it's definitely not for everyone, and there are lots of marvelous reptiles that don't eat mice.

[Suki Wingy]

funny thing that you mention that your skink is in a 20 gallon tank while the link you suggested says it should be at least 50 gallons....

Well, I was 5 when I got her and my parents did no research. She used to live in a ten gallong with woodchips. When we bought her we didn't even know what she was. The pet store keeper said she could live happily in a 10 gallon, and me being 5 years old, belived him. I've made it much better now. He also keeps pairs, remember.