I have a "snake blanket", just an old sheet that I only use for the snake. Once a week, I spread out the sheet and set up some rocks, some thick branches, some boxes with holes cut in them, and hang an extra heat lamp over the "playground" area, just for some added warmth (keeps that area around 75-76*F). He can then crawl all over that for about 20 min, or until he curls up inside one of the boxes like he's done. Some days he's really active, some days, he does not seem interested in exploring. I sit on the floor with him the whole time and make sure that he does not get into trouble. Most nights (except for the two after eating) I take him out and hold him, let him curl up on my neck and such while watching tv, but only for 10 to 15 min.