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| Ribbon snakes
are not much thicker than a pencil, but can grow to many
feet long. They are very active, and move very quickly.
They are master escape artists, requiring a fully sealed
enclosure. |
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| Natural Location: |
United States |
| Average Lifespan: |
Up to 15 years |
| Estimated Size: |
3' to 4' |
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Ribbon
Snakes normally eat tadpoles, small fish, frogs, crickets,
worms and other insects. Ribbon Snakes eat more often than
most snakes, requiring food 2 or 3 times each week. You must
provide a large enough bowl of water for the snake to bathe
in. They will also drink from the bowl. Make sure to change
the water daily. |
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You
must provide a deep heat gradient for the Ribbon Snake. The
hot end of the enclosure should be kept at 85 degrees F, and
the cool end at 65 degrees F. At night the temperatures should
be dropped to be 70 degrees F at the warm end, and 58 - 60
degrees F for the cool end. Provide a 8 - 12 hours light period,
using full-spectrum UV lighting. You should also use a ground
heater to warm the bottom. |
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Ribbon
Snakes need a large enclosure to move and climb around. The
smallest you should go is 20 gallons. You have to provide
a lot of foliage and other hiding places for the snake. Also
use peat moss, potting soil or bark chips, a deep layer of
it.
The habitat should be cleaned thoroughly once
weekly. Bleach is acceptable to use for this cleaning however
ensure that the habitat is entirely free of the bleach smell
before putting your snake back in. |
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