Cheat sheet
The Basics
This is a very general information page with a great template for babies/yearlings. Not all of this applies for people who live in specialized “extreme”-environments.
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Set-up
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Information Page is Subject to Change. If you have questions, please feel free to ask.
Cages
(note, you can just build these yourself, but i am a lazy perfectionist and
Black Box / Focus Cubed enclosures are both perfect for green tree pythons)
For neonates up to juveniles/subadults I recommend a 6 quart tub.
I use Focus Cubed hatchling hangars
For neonates up to juveniles/subadults I recommend a 6 quart tub.
I use Focus Cubed hatchling hangars
For juveniles up to decent-sized subadults (250g+), I recommend
a) a Focus Cubed Hangar 6 (if you're keeping multiple)
b) a Focus Cubed Hangar 1 (if you just need housing for one animal)
c) a Black Box XA-BIO-G (if you want to pamper your animal a bit more)
For juveniles up to decent-sized subadults (250g+), I recommend
a) a Focus Cubed Hangar 6 (if you're keeping multiple)
b) a Focus Cubed Hangar 1 (if you just need housing for one animal)
c) a Black Box XA-BIO-G (if you want to pamper your animal a bit more)
Above that, (250g+), I pretty much only use
a) Black Box XT2 BIOs (in my opinion, this can be a forever home for an animal)
b) Black Box XT3s (i prefer XT2s - they are easier to maintain the humidity and temperature that I want, but i own a few XT3s)
Above that, (250g+), I pretty much only use
a) Black Box XT2 BIOs (in my opinion, this can be a forever home for an animal)
b) Black Box XT3s (i prefer XT2s - they are easier to maintain the humidity and temperature that I want, but i own a few XT3s)
All of these cages come with reliable heat panels built in. If you're building your own, go with Vivarium Electronics radiant heat panels.
All of these cages come with reliable heat panels built in. If you're building your own, go with Vivarium Electronics radiant heat panels.
Your hottest spot should reach 84-85 degrees BUT ALSO ALLOW FOR AN AMBIENT TEMP on the cool side of the tub.
Your hottest spot should reach 84-85 degrees BUT ALSO ALLOW FOR AN AMBIENT TEMP on the cool side of the tub.
You don't want to overheat your snakes so ideally your cool spot should be less than 80.
You don't want to overheat your snakes so ideally your cool spot should be less than 80.
I would also recommend your room doesn't get too cold or too hot. I prefer low-mid 70’s in the room if possible.
I would also recommend your room doesn't get too cold or too hot. I prefer low-mid 70’s in the room if possible.
Air Flow & Substrate
Air flow: If you buy one of the cages above, you're fine. If you're making your own, you'll just want to make sure that the cage is breathable. I always keep a fan on in my reptile room just to consistently cycle air.
Air flow: If you buy one of the cages above, you're fine. If you're making your own, you'll just want to make sure that the cage is breathable. I always keep a fan on in my reptile room just to consistently cycle air.
Substrate: I use paper towels as substrate. In my opinion, you are much better off going simple and extremely sanitary with chondros than you are using substrate.
Substrate: I use paper towels as substrate. In my opinion, you are much better off going simple and extremely sanitary with chondros than you are using substrate.
Perches
Temperature & Humidity
ALWAYS USE THERMOSTATS SET UP TO ANY HEATING ITEMS.
I use Herpstat thermostats* and VE thermostats.
Herpstats are superior.
I tape the probe right next to the heat source (or on larger tanks, at the level of the highest perch)
I don't measure humidity anymore, but I have automatic misting systems that spray 30 seconds every 12-16 hours. Let the tank mostly dry before spraying again — constant maxed out humidity is not good and can lead to respiratory issues.
If you happen to run into respiratory issues (wheezing, constant hissing sound while breathing that isn't actually hissing), take your animal to a vet
I use Herpstat thermostats* and VE thermostats.
Herpstats are superior.
I tape the probe right next to the heat source (or on larger tanks, at the level of the highest perch)
I don't measure humidity anymore, but I have automatic misting systems that spray 30 seconds every 12-16 hours. Let the tank mostly dry before spraying again — constant maxed out humidity is not good and can lead to respiratory issues.
If you happen to run into respiratory issues (wheezing, constant hissing sound while breathing that isn't actually hissing), take your animal to a vet
Cleaning
Keep your cages clean!!! Change water and do a complete cage clean at least once a week.
Chondros are easy to care for as long as you keep their cages clean
Keep your cages clean!!! Change water and do a complete cage clean at least once a week.
Chondros are easy to care for as long as you keep their cages clean
I use clorox wipes, followed by misting the chemicals off, then wiping down with paper towels. I am looking for a more organic cleaning solution - if you find one that you like, please recommend it to me. I clean once or twice a week.
I use clorox wipes, followed by misting the chemicals off, then wiping down with paper towels. I am looking for a more organic cleaning solution - if you find one that you like, please recommend it to me. I clean once or twice a week.
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