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hi, my collection has grown out of the little corner dedicated for them, I have a utility type shed outside with some room but they would be sharing the room with my gas furnace...
-is this unhealthy for the snakes, can it hurt them to share space with a furnace, their isnt any gas floating around because it has a pilot burning 24-7?
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I wouldn't think it would hurt anything. You might want to get a Carbon Monoxide detector and install it a few days ahead of moving anything to make sure that's not an issue. Other than that I wouldn't think there would be any problems.
Of course I think you may have trouble stabilizing things such as humidity, temps, etc only because the environment in that shed would be more susceptible to climate change than an insulated home would be. And all of that depends on how much the climate changes in your area.
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Rob Talkington
I'm not sure this is a good idea. What happens when your pilot light goes out and gas is filling the shed? Couple of hours, you might find a shed full of dead animals.
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Jay A. Martin
Don't worry about the pilot going out and filling the shed with gas. If the pilot goes out, the thermocouple will cool down and cut the pilot gas off completely. If the heater is vented properly, it will draw fresh air in from outside when it is running. The carbon monoxide detector is a great idea. That will let you know if the heater is not venting properly. I own my own heating and AC company and have been in this field of work for over 20 years, so I know what I'm talking about. Good luck with the move.
Assuming everything is setup and working correctly. I nearly died due to a fualty heating setup. Pilot light went out and gas filled the room. Not fun. 
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Jay A. Martin
How about you stick a good thermometer in the shed and monitor the high/low temperatures. Most utility sheds will get way, and I mean WAY, too hot for balls. Where do you live? Will this be year round?
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