Cage size for juvenile Russian rat snake?

[Jim Smith]

Try going by your local Goodwill store. You should find lots of appropriate sized wood or plastic bowls. Simply cut a hole in the side (like a cartoon mouse hole) and place it in the enclosure. I've been using these for years with great success and they usually cost less than $2 each.

[IDvsEGO]

Originally Posted by Jim Smith

Try going by your local Goodwill store. You should find lots of appropriate sized wood or plastic bowls. Simply cut a hole in the side (like a cartoon mouse hole) and place it in the enclosure. I've been using these for years with great success and they usually cost less than $2 each.

good tip. I use any dollar store around me to find bowls or colored storage bins as well. cut an opening and sand the edges and you are good to go.

Originally Posted by craigafrechette

Getting a little away from the OPs question here, but since I have no experience with Russian Rats (cool pickup, by the way. They seem to be gaining popularity in the hobby) I thought I would just throw my two cents at the hide thing...
With younger and smaller snakes I've had success using plastic take out containers as inexpensive, or free, hides. I especially like the ones you get when you buy a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. Buy yourself a delicious, already cooked meal, then wash out the bottom section of the container, cut a hole and you're good to go. They're black, so look good as well as block light, and low fitting so offer lots of security for the snakes.

I have a chinese food takeout dish that I use as well. I also saved the plastic pots from some plants my wife bought and used those. had to trim the height but they are so thin, it is easy.