4 x 2 x 2 is great for almost all carpets.

Ed Lilley, of Constrictors NW (Pro-Line Cages) who is also a carpet breeder uses his caging obviously and uses RHPs exclusively.
Nick Mutton uses the same caging and the same heating, at least when I spoke to him he did.

RHPs will create an ambient temp in the cage, and a hot spot. With perches at certain levels the will also be climate zones.

The snake can decide where to regulate. When you have a cool spot, the hot spots can be 89 to 100 degrees depending on where the snake sets up. A branch right under, and close to the panel will be the warmest spot. The snake won't burn as there is no contact with the heat source.

My girl will perch under the panel on a branch for heat. She will sit on her hide below the panel as well but the perches block some of the direct heat. She is still on the warm side, but not up as high or in as warm of a zone.

This photo doesn't do justice to the height of the cage. 24" tall is a nice sized cage.


When she want to be cool, she hot the floor, or goes into her hide.

A good thermostat with a night drop is my preference. I drop the night temps for all of the snakes here so they are never in an eternally hot or cool climate.

I'd say now that your snake is acclimated, you could move up in cage size, or at least buy the cage and slowly set it up.

The rock background I have in the cage is from OZ. An actual mold of rocks, and maybe even from Alice Springs which is the home range of the Bredli.

This gives you an idea of what a cage 48" x 24" x 24" cage looks like.



I love a good display!!



Your snake will surprise you when given options.

Good luck and have fun!