This is a pretty generic question that could apply to any species of snake but I know I'll probably get some good answers here.



Anyway, is it safe and comfortable for a hatchling snake to be put into a cage sized for an adult of that species?



With that asked, here are some of the answers I've recieved and why they still leave me questioning.



1. The hatchling will be stressed out in the open.

Would multiple hideboxes, artificial terrain and foliage counteract that?



2. The hatchling would get lost in there.

Does that mean aesthetically lost to the human eye, or does it mean that the little critter wouldn't be able to make its way around the cage/basking spot/hide boxes etc?



3. It wouldn't be able to find it's food.

Assuming I can leave a f/t item at the entrance of it's current hiding spot, would it's food being able to find it be enough?



In case you're wondering, yes, I'm biased. I'd rather buy one good cage once than go in steps. But I'll go with whatever benefits my as of yet hypothetical critter.

Anyway, thank you very much for any feedback.
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