cage large or small

justin4snakes · 08-22-10, 05:52 PM

my 2010 bp is about 18 inches long. should i put him in the 3foot cage or the 15x6x6. ive heard they wont eat if stressed in large enclosures. i have both enclosures plus more so i dont have to go and buy one but what do you suggest.

Will0W783 · 08-22-10, 06:12 PM

As long as you have adequate hides in the cage, the larger one will be ok. I would be sure to have a hide on both the cool and hot ends as well as one in the middle, so the snake can thermoregulate and still feel secure wherever he wants to be.

Lankyrob · 08-23-10, 03:57 AM

Our bp is about the same size - he is in a 4foot viv but around 90% of the floor space is hides. Large bark sections that he can easily hide under plus "cave" hides. He is eating ok and doesnt seem to be showing signs of stress.