I take mine outside for a little here and there when the weather is nice. I just stay very close by if I set them down. I dont have quite the prey animals as some of our other members, but hawks, skunks, rabbits, squirrles, raccoons, etc... even neighborhood cats are enough that I stay close by. My Kingsnake is definitely quick too, so I dont really let him down much. The snakes definitely seem to enjoy the outdoor time and it makes for some great photo oops.