Jungle Carpet enclosure orientation

[baldegale]

so i have a 5x2x2 enclsoure, wanting this to be a final enclosure, would it be more beneficial for the snake to be an arboreal enclosure? (5ft tall and 2ft long) or a terrestrial thats 2ft tall and 5 long?


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[wnateg]

5 ft long, 2 ft fall, but utilize all 2 ft with branches and such

[baldegale]

5 ft long, 2 ft fall, but utilize all 2 ft with branches and such

would this enclosure even be okay for an adult


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[jmcrook]

would this enclosure even be okay for an adult


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More than sufficient


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[baldegale]

More than sufficient


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im so conflicted LOL i have people telling me that 2’ isnt tall enough, that 5’ isnt long enough, to flip it so its 5’ tall, being tugged in like every direction


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[Craiga 01453]

im so conflicted LOL i have people telling me that 2’ isnt tall enough, that 5’ isnt long enough, to flip it so its 5’ tall, being tugged in like every direction


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You definitely want the 5 feet for floor space. Standing it up would give you only 2x2 for floor space. That makes no sense at all.
If it was 2x2 and 5 tall it would be extremely difficult to have any kind of temp gradient too. And 2 feet is plenty of height. My Bredli girl is going to end up in a 5x2x2 eventually. Once she outgrows her quarantine tank she's going into a 3x2x2 until she outgrows that.

[Craiga 01453]

Definitely use the 5 feet for floor space.

And yeah, that should be plenty big for life.

[Craiga 01453]

As usual, dakski Dave gave great advice and insight. He's a fantastic resource. Thanks Dave!

...and to answer your question, Bredli females can get up to 8'+. But fed a more conservative diet Fernie will probably top out closer to 7'. They are typically a bit more stocky than carpets though, especially the females.

To follow up on a point dakski made, the 2 feet of depth allowing for a second perch allows you to have the perches at different heights and distances from the heat sources too. So not only will they have a gradient on the enclosure floor, but also plenty of options to thermoregulate when perched.

[baldegale]

As usual, dakski Dave gave great advice and insight. He's a fantastic resource. Thanks Dave!

...and to answer your question, Bredli females can get up to 8'+. But fed a more conservative diet Fernie will probably top out closer to 7'. They are typically a bit more stocky than carpets though, especially the females.

To follow up on a point dakski made, the 2 feet of depth allowing for a second perch allows you to have the perches at different heights and distances from the heat sources too. So not only will they have a gradient on the enclosure floor, but also plenty of options to thermoregulate when perched.

thats how i intended as far as the perches go, all about gradient. i planned on having at least 4 different ones or a couple with a wood centerpiece if i can find the right one that would work for what i wanna do, along with the ropes that give a loooot of freedom when it comes to making climbing stuff.


also, does anyone have any experience with deep heat projectors? not sure if it would apply here, would have it set up on the outside and then an LED on the inside


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[dakski]

As usual, dakski Dave gave great advice and insight. He's a fantastic resource. Thanks Dave!

...and to answer your question, Bredli females can get up to 8'+. But fed a more conservative diet Fernie will probably top out closer to 7'. They are typically a bit more stocky than carpets though, especially the females.

To follow up on a point dakski made, the 2 feet of depth allowing for a second perch allows you to have the perches at different heights and distances from the heat sources too. So not only will they have a gradient on the enclosure floor, but also plenty of options to thermoregulate when perched.

Thanks Craig!

Yeah, excellent point on the distance from heat source(s). I forget to mention that benefit and I should not have assumed it was implied. Good catch. Yafe, as I am sure any carpet would, utilizes the perch spot close to the heat panel when digesting and spends the rest of the time on cooler spots. Sometimes, he drapes himself between the two perches too.

Again, CP's make great display snakes.