boaedon olivaceus enclosure

SpaceWolf · 09-21-17, 06:52 AM

Hi

Recently I bought my first snake, the boaedon olivaceus or olive house snake. My friend advised to make a desert terrarium because most snakes do well in there. At the moment he's still in a small temporary terra while I set up his big one. I'm a bit confused though as I find different information as to what climate they are used to. I have found they live in either savannah or forested areas. But then again some websites say they prefer moist areas and others saying they like dry areas. Can someone confirm what type or terra I will be building?

Kind regards,
Thomas

RedTailRutiodon · 09-21-17, 08:48 AM

Most of my reading suggests keeping other Boaedon species at a sort of high moderate humidity (ie, 50-60% range).

**Aaron_S** · 09-21-17, 08:54 AM

I keep my house snakes in a moderate humidity, forest type enclosure. I prefer a bedding that retains some humidity like coco husk or a cypress mulch. I keep a large water dish in there to keep humidity up and my snakes eat and shed perfectly.

Scubadiver59 · 09-21-17, 10:46 AM

BTW...welcome to sSNAKESs!!

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Originally Posted by SpaceWolf

Hi

Recently I bought my first snake, the boaedon olivaceus or olive house snake. My friend advised to make a desert terrarium because most snakes do well in there. At the moment he's still in a small temporary terra while I set up his big one. I'm a bit confused though as I find different information as to what climate they are used to. I have found they live in either savannah or forested areas. But then again some websites say they prefer moist areas and others saying they like dry areas. Can someone confirm what type or terra I will be building?

Kind regards,
Thomas

SerpentineDream · 09-21-17, 01:25 PM

I agree with the forest setup and would suggest putting some branches or vines in the enclosure. House snakes really seem to enjoy climbing.

SpaceWolf · 09-25-17, 03:16 PM

Okay thabk you very much! I'll look into changing The terra idea ^^. I've also been suggested an 80*40*40 terra, since he likes to climb, should I take something that goes more up than flat? Also thank you for the welcome ^^

SerpentineDream · 09-26-17, 11:52 AM

It doesn't have to be vertically-oriented, but some vertical space and things to climb around on will be greatly appreciated. They seem to be equally at home on the floor and in the branches. You want to give them room to move around on the bottom too. The cage doesn't need to be huge as they are small snakes, though they are active and would probably use the room if you offered it. The exception is a baby, which feels more secure in a small cage.

SpaceWolf · 09-27-17, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SerpentineDream

It doesn't have to be vertically-oriented, but some vertical space and things to climb around on will be greatly appreciated. They seem to be equally at home on the floor and in the branches. You want to give them room to move around on the bottom too. The cage doesn't need to be huge as they are small snakes, though they are active and would probably use the room if you offered it. The exception is a baby, which feels more secure in a small cage.

He's not really a baby anymore, about half a year. But he keeps going up to the window trying to get out. I'll be happy when I can get him his bigger enclosure.