20 gallon tank minimum. Aspen shavings. Heat lamp to keep the tank at about 80-85 in the basking spot. Large water bowl to allow the whole snake to bask. Some sort of branch over the water to let the snake bask on. Escape proof lid...this is a must. They are great snakes. Still have one I caught years ago. He is the most docile water I have found to date and currently lives in the freshman bio room at the high school.
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Andy Maddox
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Houston Herp Key
The Reptizone