The Art of Setting Up a Ball Python Cage

Ball python cage is one of the basic needs of amechanism so your snakes won't manage to escape
python to be comfortable while living in captivity. It iseasily. Cleaning a ball python cage every once a
believed and proven that a not suitable python cagemonth is advisable so that it won't accumulate
is very stressful for a snake that makes them not tobacteria or viruses that makes your ball python sick.
eat. This is how important a home is for them. ThereMake sure to disinfect the sides and floors of the
are now a large variety of cages available in petcage then wash it properly.
stores that are in basic and modern models and it'sRemember also that in a python cage, you must put
up to you to pick the best for your snake if evertheir basic needs in it. Put substrates or beddings like
you are going to buy one. The size of the cagepaper towels, aspen shavings or shredded
depends on the size of your ball python like fornewspaper. Never use cedar for they are harmful for
example; a ball python that is three feet long mustyour snakes. Put also hide boxes because pythons
have a two to three foot cage. Remember alwayslove to hide and warm their bodies. Provide also a
that in giving them the right cage; make sure thatsturdy ceramic water bowl and place them in the
they will feel happy, healthy and comfortable as well.warm and cold corners of the cage. Maintain also the
In choosing a python cage, never use glass tanksrequired temperature of seventy seven to eighty
which is believed by most breeders instead useeight degrees Fahrenheit during the day and sixty
acrylic that are easy to clean, wash and carry foreight to seventy three degrees Fahrenheit at night.
they are lightweight as well. Other pet owner usesThese are the requirements needed for a suitable
wooden cages because they are easy to build,cage. Remember all these things in buying or setting
materials can be found anywhere and most of all itup a ball python cage to make your python happy,
can reduce heat loss in the cage. Choose also ahealthy and comfortable at all times.
python cage with a tight fitting lid and good lock