Need help picking a snake

[trailblazer295]

Originally Posted by reptiledude987

general rule of thumb is 1 square foot of floor space for foot of snake. 24''x24'' floor space may be a bit small for an adult mbk. It could work but a bit bigger would be more ideal.

Ya I've read that average rule. He would be taken out for exercise and I'd probably build something he can move around on as well.

[reptiledude987]

Did a quick wiki search and it seems I was mistaken. I was under the impression they were one of the largest species of kings. I stand corrected. That said the 2'x2' should do the trick.

[reptiledude987]

Ya Mine likes to climb when hes cruising and puts his branches to good use.

[trailblazer295]

Oh he would have branches for sure for climbing. I bought more wood then my BP uses so a few pieces will be moved over and I'll buy to maximize the space. Have elevated areas both under the RHP and cold side. Maybe a cork bark platform or something. You guys rock MBK it is!!!!!


What humidity should they be at? I already have a digital thermometer hygrometer.

[reptiledude987]

40-60%.......

[trailblazer295]

Is below 40% a problem? In winter my BPs cage would drop to 35%ish with aspen even misting twice a day so switched to cocohusk. Now I know summer will be different and next winter I'll have my own home and being an HVAC mechanic I'll be doing a better job of maintaining my in home environment then my landlord does.

With aspen in our climate how is your summer humidity levels?

[reptiledude987]

Summer is easy (unless its too high). winter for some that like the higher humidity levels can be a bit tougher but i just keep the water on the warm side for the mbk and he sheds fine.

[reptiledude987]

This fall I'm going to het a good humidifier to bump the level in my whole snake room. Theres only so many times I can split and extend my monsoon before needing a second one lol.

Ive seen bad reviews on the monsoons because they can over saturate sometimes. So I use the plastic clips they use on IV lines at hospitals to pinch it without stopping the flow all together and they work really well.

[trailblazer295]

Do they need a humid hide as well? I don't have any problem getting one of those as well if they need one.

It's always confused me why a dry climate dwelling reptile needs humid areas to shed properly because they don't make humid hides in nature. Never saw the humid spot in the desert watching discovery channel.

[reptiledude987]

I dont have one for mine but its an easy addition if you have shedding issues.

Ive wondered the same just one of those things I guess.

[trailblazer295]

Originally Posted by reptiledude987

This fall I'm going to het a good humidifier to bump the level in my whole snake room. Theres only so many times I can split and extend my monsoon before needing a second one lol.

Ive seen bad reviews on the monsoons because they can over saturate sometimes. So I use the plastic clips they use on IV lines at hospitals to pinch it without stopping the flow all together and they work really well.

I was thinking more along a proper working humidifier for the whole house. If I'm maintaining proper humidity in the house then it won't dry out the cages as much.

[reptiledude987]

Ya I rent so dont have that option unfortunately.

[reptiledude987]

Ill snap some pics of his terrarium when I get home from work. I just put in some new LED lighting and I think It looks pretty good.

[trailblazer295]

Thanks, I have an LED strip but it's hard to get ideas for tank setups. Try to replicate natural environment. Bought the book 'the art of keeping snakes' just arrived today.

[reptiledude987]

Ok I'll see if I can get behind stuff and show how I wired the LEDs as well