Need Advice On Snake Enclosure

[Dave.H]

I'm considering buying my first snake, most likely a Children's Python
since they're pretty small, and would like some advice on setting up a
suitable enclosure. I was thinking of buying a second hand aquarium
tank, are there any problems with using that? What size would I need?
I would probably need a heat lamp as well, what wattage? What type of
bedding should I use?

Dave
Australia

[Jules]

Post by Dave.H
I'm considering buying my first snake, most likely a Children's Python
since they're pretty small, and would like some advice on setting up a
suitable enclosure. I was thinking of buying a second hand aquarium
tank, are there any problems with using that? What size would I need?
I would probably need a heat lamp as well, what wattage? What type of
bedding should I use?
Dave
Australia

never kept one of them, but most people use heat mats with a stat for
snakes, although i dont. i use spot lights and have for over 10 years.

only knowing what size you get, what its made of, surounding air temps can
tell you what bulb, but with a stat that is controlled anyway

[Doug Herr]

Post by Jules

Post by Dave.H
I'm considering buying my first snake, most likely a Children's Python
since they're pretty small, and would like some advice on setting up a
suitable enclosure. I was thinking of buying a second hand aquarium
tank, are there any problems with using that? What size would I need? I
would probably need a heat lamp as well, what wattage? What type of
bedding should I use?

never kept one of them, but most people use heat mats with a stat for
snakes, although i dont. i use spot lights and have for over 10 years.
only knowing what size you get, what its made of, surounding air temps
can tell you what bulb, but with a stat that is controlled anyway

Whatever you get, make sure to work with it for a few weeks (seriously,
weeks) to find out how to get the proper high side and low side
temperatures. You don't want to be experimenting with the environment
with your new snake in there cooking or freezing.

One downside to glass is that it does not buffer the temperature very
well and there will be bigger temp swings. Thus, the popularity of wood
tanks with a glass front and vents on the sides.