They need an appropriate sized cage kept at 75-90 degrees, 60-80%Relative Humidity, they feed on rodents, hides on both warm and cool side of cage, damp hide is a plus depending on where you live and your humidity, climbing branches or perches are appreciated, water bowl with fresh water and a snake stick to get them out of the cage since they can be cage defensive. Cindy, how is that for the basics?