Quote Originally Posted by Dianne View Post
...My snake room is situated so that I go through that room daily to access normal living areas. It’s automatic to glance in the cages as I’m walking past....and you can smell when the larger snakes go. It isn’t uncommon to have at least a cage or two that needs attention every couple of days, plus regular cleaning and changing of water bowls even if the snakes haven’t soiled the cage. Not to mention making sure I go upstairs to check the quarantine tubs for the newest animals away from my main collection only after the needs of my established animals have been addressed.

In addition to scale rot, soiled cages/tubs can result in bacterial and fungal infections. Not to mention potential respiratory infections due to sub-par conditions.
My snakes have always shared my entire home...every room (except kitchen, bathrooms & laundry) has some snakes in it. I have always done it this way...animals are
part of my life, not shut away somewhere in a room by themselves. And because they are so spread out, there is less chance of all snakes catching something from each
other. (there are pros & cons either way, of course) But this way, as with yours, they do get seen on a regular basis. Even with good intentions, it's easier to miss
things when your snakes are out of sight either in tubs/racks, or in another room.