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Habitat & Enclosure

The size snake terrarium you will need depends on the type of snake you have.

Substrate/Bedding : Layer the bottom of the habitat with bedding (also called substrate) that your new pet can burrow into. Aspen & cypress shavings are a natural, odorless reptile substrate that snakes can tunnel through it as they’d do in the wild. Spot clean the bedding often to remove droppings. Stir the substrate at least once a week and change the bedding entirely at least once a month. 

Lighting/Heating : Climate control is crucial to the health of your snake, who may suffer digestion problems if the temperature isn’t suitable. Snakes, like all reptiles, are cold-blooded and need a heating source to regulate their body temperature. Under-tank heating pads are the preferred method of delivering the heat as opposed to overhead habitat bulbs, which can stress the snake. Be sure to warm only one side of the tank to give your snake a choice of microclimates, and keep a thermometer on each side of the habitat to monitor the warm and cool temperature.

Humidity: Maintaining the right moisture level helps keep your snake healthy, so a hygrometer, which measures moisture in the air, is a must for your pet’s habitat. Low humidity can make it hard for snakes to slither smoothly out of their skin during shedding time. When necessary, spray your snake’s space with a mister, put in more water dishes, or add moistened moss.