Well, I'm "herp-less" now. My Japalura Splendida died last night. I haven't had him for long and the pet store that I purchased him from is issuing me a credit for the loss. So, I don't want to give up on herps but I do want to clean the enclosure and start fresh with something else. I'm using a 29-gallon tank with a lockable screen top. Obviously, I don't want to purchase another reptile without researching it first and allowing me the chance to set up the terrarium in advance. I don't have a preference as to what I raise but I would like something that won't outgrow my set up. Any suggestions, recommendations or comments appreciated.

I'm sorry to hear about your japalura. If it is any comfort to you most of them are wild caught and they are fairly new on theherp scene so there is still a lot that needs to be figured out about them.
What type of animal are youloking for other than something to fit the tank?
Lizard, snake, frog? Insect eater or vegetarian
Try and narrow down the range of what interests you.

For starters with a 29 gal tank you could go with a leopard gecko or a cornsnake.

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Merlin,
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Before the japalura I was leaning toward a gecko but a snake would be interesting. I've heard that the cornsnake and ball python are good choices.

Corns are great snakes. Easy to handle and keep, docile, and easy feeders.
Ball pythons are great too (I have both) but their feeding quirks can drive a new keeper crazy!

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Merlin,
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Obviously, with any animal, there are a lot of opinions and recommendations as to their overall care. As an owner of corn snakes what are your most important observations or guideliness? I've found several internet sellers of corn snakes and would consider going that route when purchasing one.

Sites:

South Mountain Reptiles - Offering over 100 varieties of corn snakes

Corn Snakes for Sale at MoReptiles

Corn Snakes for Sale at JoniGarcia.com

Thank you.

Welcome to HC! I'm so sorry for your losses

And please see my post in the new thread you started on cornsnakes here:

First Corn Snake

Cornsnakes are awesome pets, and they're very easy to care for! I think you can't go wrong with one of these wonderful creatures

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~Juliane~

Welcome to HerpCenter.....sorry to hear of your losses....hopefully you will have better luck with something new....best wishes...

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Warmest Regards from Lyn

I too responded in your cornsnake thread.

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Merlin,
What's Life Without A Little Magic!