Unlike lizards, snakes do not need a tremendous amount
of space to be healthy. This because they are far more docile
than other reptiles. They do however require space to stretch
out, and thats a good starting point. If your snake can
stretch out, your enclosure is large enough.
A glass aquarium works best, as snakes become stressed
and/or injured trying to escape from screen enclosures.
Make sure that any and all doors into the enclosure are
100% secure, as snakes have a habit of escaping from any
enclosure.
You also need to include several items for the snake. These
include a large, heavy pan for water, branches for climbing
(many snakes will use branches to stretch out if they are
provided), and hiding places (cork bark works well). When
snakes feel stressed they will look for a place to hide
and relax. You will want to provide more than one hiding
place for the snake so it can choose its favorite. When
your snake is shedding its skin you will want to provide
it with a shed box. A shed box is basically a box with a
single opening that will have a high level of humidity.
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