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RE: Kingsnake Decorations/Set-up

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Posted by: orocosos at Fri Apr 16 10:49:26 2010   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by orocosos ]  
   

I don't use a fancy set up for my Cal king, but you can if you want to. A simple set up makes it easier to clean.



1. Substrate - I use aspen shavings (Zoomed, T-Rex, etc. brand) about 2-3 inch depth. Getula are fossorial, and the aspen holds the tunnel shape pretty well. It also helps keep things pretty dry.



2. Decorations - I use some plastic plants (designed for reptiles not from a craft store) just for some general ground cover and a vine or two to give the snake a vertical option. It's not really necessary for a terrestrial snake, but I like to have it there.



3. Water bowl - one that won't tip over that's big enough for the snake to soak in. I place this on the cool side of the terrarium.



4. Cage Type - glass terrarium with a screen lid secured with clips (one on each edge) and weighed down if necessary.



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0.1 Banded California kingsnake - Zorro

1.0 Manx cat - Mako

0.1 RES - Chopstick

0.1 Crested gecko - Hiyori

1.1 crazy dogs - Tumnus, Jet


   

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