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Summary: Get a brief introduction to setting up a snake cage in this free video.
Johan Svahnström has been working with reptiles and amphibians for over 20 years. Johan was born in Sweden, and began at an early age, to take on the often difficult task of keeping...read more
Though many people can't stand snakes, there are others who love the cold blooded, slithering creatures and actually keep them as pets. In fact, snakes enjoy being held due to the warmth they gain from human skin. This attribute accompanied with snakes' innate curiosity make snakes great pets to carry around the home or even in public. However, when you're not carrying around your pet snake it must be kept in a snake cage to protect it from other animals, and the elements - and to keep it out of trouble. If you are new to owning a pet snake and need some tips for setting up a snake cage, you can learn how from one of our experts.
In this free video series, learn from snake expert Johan Svahnström how to set up a snake cage for your pet snake. Johan will teach you how to choose a snake cage, where to place a snake cage in your home, what type of substrate to put in your pet snake cage, and how to choose snake cage furniture. Find out how to choose a lid for a snake cage, how to control the humidity in a snake cage, how to choose a heat source for a snake cage, and how to introduce a snake to a snake cage.
"Hi! I'm Johan Svahnstrom on behalf of Expert Village. Today we are going to talk about how to set up an appropriate tank for your snake. We are going to find out how to choose a right tank for the snake that you are going to get. We are going to talk about how we are going to find the right location in your home for your tank. We are going to pick the right substraight to put in the bottom of your tank for your snake that you want. The cage furniture is really important. We are going to discuss that, what to put in the tank, what kind of stuff you need in there. The water of course. We are going to briefly discuss humidity. We are going to talk about your heat sources that you are going to use to keep your snake healthy. The lids, what you need to keep on top of your snake so that it won't escape. How often do you clean your cage and what do you use to clean your cage with. "
eHow Article: How to Set Up a Snake Cage