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I'm going to buy one this week, and wondered which cage to put it in. The carpet python is about 2 feet. The first cage I have is about 4tallx3widex3deep... its a very large cage, and I read once that they dont always do well in large cages. The other cage I have is a 10 gallon on its side (for ventilation).

Which one should I put him in? (Neither have snakes in them)

Thanks
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Currently have: Antherystic Corn Snake, Amelanistic Corn Snake, Oakatee Corn Snake somewhere in my house and an Eastern Fox Snake

Have had:
Ghost Corn Snake, 2 Japanese Firebelly Newts, 3 Green Treefrogs, Cuban treefrog, Eastern Box Turtle, 3 Leopard Geckos

Saving for:
Red Tail Boa, Jungle Carpet Python, Frilled Dragon

>>Which one should I put him in? (Neither have snakes in them)

Go to the below link:
http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=271849,271868

Darci
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In that case my cage is definately big enough.

But my real question is can I put the baby carpet python in it? I read that they can become stressed and will not eat, but Ive never heard that about other snakes. Is that true?

Currently I have 4 custom built cages... the biggest one is 4tallx3deepx3wide, the others are 1x1x2

I was also under the impression that Carpets do best in an arboreal cage... or are they more terrestrial?
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Currently have: Antherystic Corn Snake, Amelanistic Corn Snake, Oakatee Corn Snake somewhere in my house and an Eastern Fox Snake

Have had:
Ghost Corn Snake, 2 Japanese Firebelly Newts, 3 Green Treefrogs, Cuban treefrog, Eastern Box Turtle, 3 Leopard Geckos

Saving for:
Red Tail Boa, Jungle Carpet Python, Frilled Dragon

>>But my real question is can I put the baby carpet python in it? I read that they can become stressed and will not eat, but Ive never heard that about other snakes. Is that true?

Some do and some don't. It just depends on the individual snake. Mostly hatchlings are the ones who stress easily off food. I'd probably see how the little tyke takes to the larger set up first. If it were smaller than 2ft I'd say you need a smaller enclosure for sure. Just be sure to offer branches and a hide box, And of course make sure your hot spot is at 90-95 at the top of the cage, gradiating to the lower 80's at the bottom of the cage. If it doesn't eat for about a month, then you may need to keep it in a smaller space.

As a side note you may, once your snake is settled, want to switch your jungle over to rats (if he isn't switched already). The older they get the more stubborn they get about their particular food. I would of course make sure he's stable and eating in his new home before changing his diet, but the sooner the better.

>>I was also under the impression that Carpets do best in an arboreal cage... or are they more terrestrial?

Not really, its more for asthetics. Carpets will use braches if offerd, especially when they're younger. But they do spend a good bit of time on the ground too. Your cage sounds like it might give the best of both worlds which could be cool.

Darci
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Takes all kinds to make a World...

My current setup needs some more heat... and I'm not quite sure how to get it in there. Currently all I have is a Cobra heat mat under the bottom of the cage thats strapped to a metal plate so that it transmits heat better. The bottom of the cage is about 84 f... I need a better heat source for the top of the cage and basking, what would you suggest?

My cage is completely wood, so its easy to modify. Ive read that the heat emitter bulbs work well, and I also need to supply light to the cage.

Thanks
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£v£®LiGh‡

Currently have: Antherystic Corn Snake, Amelanistic Corn Snake, Oakatee Corn Snake somewhere in my house and an Eastern Fox Snake

Have had:
Ghost Corn Snake, 2 Japanese Firebelly Newts, 3 Green Treefrogs, Cuban treefrog, Eastern Box Turtle, 3 Leopard Geckos

Saving for:
Red Tail Boa, Jungle Carpet Python, Frilled Dragon

>>My current setup needs some more heat... and I'm not quite sure how to get it in there. Currently all I have is a Cobra heat mat under the bottom of the cage thats strapped to a metal plate so that it transmits heat better. The bottom of the cage is about 84 f... I need a better heat source for the top of the cage and basking, what would you suggest?
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>>My cage is completely wood, so its easy to modify. Ive read that the heat emitter bulbs work well, and I also need to supply light to the cage.

I keep my snakes in wood cages too. A simple spot heating light at the top should be fine! Make sure to put a cage around the light so that your snake can't burn itself on the bulb. A friend of mine recently showed me how to make a light cage out of small square chicken coup wire and plasic ties. If you want I can post the directions tonight...

As far as the bulb, I personally would suggest a ceramic because of their durability. The less you have to change a caged bulb, the better! But baring that you'll want a spot light. It does well in aboreal cages because it gives you a nice hot spot that gradiates the rest of the cage nicely. You may experiment with having or not having the heat pads depending on your needs. But wood cages do retain heat well so be careful and monitor your temps until you find the mix that works best for you.

Darci
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Takes all kinds to make a World...