| A properly sized tank for your snake is probably the | | | | Many snakes need to have a heat source in their |
| first thing you'll be buying. Keep in mind that instead | | | | tank. Some snakes do well with a heated rock, |
| of purchasing a smaller tank for your baby snake, | | | | others require just a hot lightbulb. Some snake |
| you might want to just get a larger tank that he can | | | | owners use human heating pads, just be sure that |
| grow int, so you're not having to move him later on. | | | | you check the temperature regularly and make sure |
| Your tank's lid is also important. Many escaped-snake | | | | that it lies within the safe bounds that are indicated |
| owners have decided to use a board or other | | | | by your breeder. Some snakes require a covered den |
| makeshift snake-tank lid, only to discover one day | | | | near their heat source, other snakes feel better |
| that their snake has escaped. Be sure to purchase an | | | | warming up in the open. Finding out what your |
| official, locking snake tank lid with adequate air | | | | snake's heat needs are is an important way to keep |
| circulation holes. There are models available that have | | | | him healthy and safe. |
| air fans installed into the sides, too. | | | | |