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The classic formula is the size of the cage needs to be the length + width of 2 sides equal to or greater then the total length of the snake. So, if you have a cage 40 long and 20 wide it could safely house a 60 snake. There are exceptions to the rule, such as pine or cribos that are so strong and active they need a little more space, but for the most part this formula has worked well for me. I start babies in the very small containers, then adjust for size as they grow. I have noticed if you get much larger then the formula, you get a lower feeding rate. As where at the formula size your snake eats 9 out of 10 mice, in a larger cage, you may only get 7 out of 10. If you get smaller then the formula, you tend to have problems knocking over water or filling the bowl with litter. I like the slide rack with the 11 flex watt tape running down the back, but they are a large investment. Most of mine are in sterlite boxes with locking lids sitting on plastic walmart shelves. The ones that need excess heat, get a 4 stretch of flex watt tape run along ½ of the back bottom of the box. I buy the containers at Lowes, $8/each and they shelves at walmart (of course) for $9/each. Its a low teck set up, but working with much success. I have never had to treat one for repertory infections or the like. Growth rates are good and some breeding success. Hope this helps.
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That's enough colubrids for me man!! I'm a boid guy! All the way!
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