![]() you want to make sure you screw the bulbs into the sockets and plug everything in, you will want to turn your daylight heat lamp on an place it over the basking spot. The last steps will consist of putting your animal back into the cage and setting up the heat lamps and locking the screen top to the cage. Have someone to interact with the snake while your getting your enclosure ready. Perches, place for the snake to rest on while basking.Lots of fake plants to provide decorative and natural appearance to the tank.You want a water bowl large enough for the snake to completely soak his body in.Snakes need security you want to make sure your hide is big enough to accommodate but small enough where you’re animal touches all sides for a sense of security. ![]() Do not use pine shavings for snakes, it will cause respiratory problemsĪ hide rock large enough to house the snake.It’s made from cypress mulch great for holding in humidity for long periods of time.You don’t want an escape, snakes can be hard to find and are amazing escape artists, make sure it’s right for the size of your cage and is locking.Make sure this bottle is only ever used with animals and nothing else.Essential for ensuring a proper heat gradient for your reptileĪ spray bottle of any size designed for use with animals.I use Zoo Med mini deep dome light fixture.I use a 60 watt daytime bulb and a 50 watt nighttime bulb, any brand is fine but Zoo Med or Exo Terra is the best.Ī good heat fixture with day and night sockets and ceramic bases for the bulbs.Keep in mind this is not its forever home but will house it for some time Appropriate sized tank is dependent upon the size and species of snake in this case everything I refer to is for a 4 ft to 5 ft Jungle carpet python.You want to begin the project by gathering your basic supplies, the things you need include:Īppropriately sized Aquarium or Snake specific cage, in this case a 55 gallon Aquarium With this in mind, this is geared towards a specific species of snake and should not be considered the only way of doing this, this is what works for me and my animal so take it as you will everyone's experience will differ and adjust accordingly so that you keep your pet happy and healthy for its long lifespan. Never make an impulse buy when it comes to a living creature it will just end up with the mistreatment and neglect of the animal. I have had Zeus my carpet python for a little over a year now and its been awesome to watch him grow and take care of him and i look forward to sharing my knowledge with anyone who wants to learn.ĭISCLAIMER: With any pet you should make sure you do your research months in advance making sure you understand the full commitment you are about to undertake. I wanted to share my knowledge of animal husbandry and my passion for reptiles with people. I wanted to create this Instructable for anyone that owns a carpet python or anyone who is considering owning such an amazing animal.
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