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I have several burms amongst others. I have an ideal size enclosure for my 14' burm which is my largest. (8'x3.5'x2'). In smaller set ups it is easy to find a retreat and a water source. Can anyone offer any ideas of how to meet the standards of these necessities? feedback is greatly appreciated.

We keep our adult burms in cages that measure 12' x 4' x 4' with thermostatically controlled Pro Product radiant heat panels, full spectrum fluorescent lighting,e tc...much bigger than what most hobbyists provide but I personally think that they should be kept in something this large in order to provide proper thermal gradients, exercise, ease of maintenance, etc. There are no "standards" but many folks keep adult burms in 6' x 3' cages - that's a little small in my book but as long as they come out periodically that is usually sufficient.

Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center

>>I have several burms amongst others. I have an ideal size enclosure for my 14' burm which is my largest. (8'x3.5'x2'). In smaller set ups it is easy to find a retreat and a water source. Can anyone offer any ideas of how to meet the standards of these necessities? feedback is greatly appreciated.
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Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL

I don't use a hide or retreat for my adult Burmese pythons. All of mine seem to do fine without them. Of course, my cages only have one side (front) that is see-through.

For water bowls I use the heavy duty ceramic bowls that are about 10 - 12 inches in diameter & about a 3 - 4 inches high. Most pet stores carry them.

Burmese pythons don't need a water bowl large enough to soak in. If a Burmese python soaks in its water bowl its trying to tell you that either the humidity is too low within the cage or it has mites.

Have a good one!
HH
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