BASIC
SNAKE CARE
(2,700 species of snakes, only about 375 are considered to be poisonous and deadly)
(2,700 species of snakes, only about 375 are considered to be poisonous and deadly)
** Most Snakes Reach full
length or breeding size at age 2-3 years
Housing: Length equal to the length of the snake.
Housing: Length equal to the length of the snake.
Heat:
80-95°
Cooling
Temperature: 70-75°
Lighting:
UV
/ UVB lighting
Water:
Shallow
dish
Bedding:
Aspen Snake Bedding by ZooMed. Cypress for more humid snakes.
Feed:
Rodents,
rabbits, pinkies. (Measure by size of snake’s girth) Feed Once or Twice a week.
The more you feed the faster they grow, overfeeding can cause regurgitation.
Shedding:
Once every few weeks for young. Every few months for adults.
Not
Recommended: Hot
pads, heat rocks, heat tape.
