Great Basin Gopher Snake

Great Basin Gopher Snake For Sale

The great basin gopher snake for sale are a highly diverse species of colubrid snake, comprising nine different sub-species, all of which originate from North America. In nature, this species is often mistaken for the Prairie rattlesnake, and even has a defence mechanism in which it puffs up its body, shakes its tail and raises its head into a similar strike pose as that of the Rattlesnake, which is believed to be a form of mimicry.

What size vivarium does a great basin gopher snake for sale need?
Adult great basin gopher snake for sale can reach around 150-270cm (5-9ft), so should be provided with a good amount of space to slither around in. We recommend a minimum enclosure size of 120 x 60 x 60cm (4 x 2 x 2ft) for an adult, for example, the VivExotic Repti-Home Bearded Dragon Vivarium Large. Glass or PVC enclosures can also be used, but for these sizes, they are generally required to be a custom build.

Do great basin gopher snake for sale need heating?
The great basin gopher snakes for sale naturally inhabit warm deserts, prairies, woodlands and brushlands, where they rely on external sources to control their own body temperature. The ideal basking temperature for this species is 32°C (89°F), whereas, the cool end should sit between 22-25°C (71-77°F).

Do great basin gopher snake for sale need UVB?
In general, great basin gopher snakes for sale do not require UVB at the same level as many other reptiles, however, they can still benefit significantly from the presence of a good quality UVB source, giving them a UVI between 2-3. This can be achieved using an Arcadia ShadeDweller MaxT5

How do I decorate a great basin gopher snake for sale vivarium?
Your Gopher snake for sale should be provided with at least two hiding areas, one at either end of the enclosure to give them a safe space at either end of the thermogradient, although more is much better. This can be in the form of hiding caves, logs or cork bark.

Branches and other pieces of decor should also be added throughout the enclosure for enrichment, along with foliage from real or artificial plants. Finally, a water bowl large enough for the snake to soak in should be provided, both for hydration and soaking during the shed cycle.

How do I buy a great basin gopher snake for sale?
If you would like to purchase one of our captive bred Gopher snakes for sale, please come into our store and see us. To ensure all of our livestock goes to the best homes possible, we will ask a few quick questions and also to see some images of your set-up, which should be completely ready for the snake to go into. We reserve the right to refuse adoption to anyone we feel is unprepared to adopt.