How to Buy a Snake Terrarium

Snakes can be real escape artists. A snake house that stays warm and humid and provides the snake his privacy without allowing him to escape is optimal.

Things You'll Need

  • Full-spectrum Fluorescent Lamp
  • Silk Plants
  • Terrarium
  • Terrarium Bedding
  • Terrarium Heater
  • Terrarium Humidifier
  • Terrarium Lid Cover
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Instructions

    • 1

      Choose a terrarium that gives the snake enough room to stretch out and move around and has both vertical and horizontal spaces, such as shelves and ledges.

    • 2

      Avoid a wire-lined terrarium. To maintain proper temperature and high humidity, opt for glass or Plexiglas terrariums.

    • 3

      Look for a terrarium that has a secure, wire mesh lid.

    • 4

      Light up the terrarium with an attached full-spectrum fluorescent lamp.

    • 5

      Choose a terrarium that has a large basking area and plenty of room for branches, rocks and a hiding box.

    • 6

      Make sure the terrarium has at least two sides made of glass or Plexiglas. Some snake experts recommend Plexiglas because glass produces a glare.

    • 7

      Select a terrarium that has an under-tank heater or an attached heat lamp.

    • 8

      Keep your snake's environment safe with a terrarium that's easy to clean. A detachable bottom makes it easier to clean the tank's floor.