You can always insulate a glass tank (with all sorts of easy & cheap materials) that add privacy as well to the back, sides, part of bottom (don't cover the
UTH) & even partway on the bottom-front if you like, just leave a big "picture window" on the front.
This will help keep warmth inside & most snakes appreciate
the privacy too. If you want a prettier look, install scenery first, then insulate behind it...you can use foam board, poster board (has rigid foam center), corrugated
cardboard, peel & stick carpet or cork "tiles", thin cork (sold on rolls for making your own gaskets & such, or maybe in a craft store), etc. You can be creative when
keeping snakes as long as what you use is safe & healthy (if in contact w/ snake). Never use tape of any kind INSIDE though, where the snake can touch it...as the
heat &/or humidity can make it loosen, then stick to your snake with disastrous or challenging (at best) results after your snake uses the heat source to "hot glue" it
to himself...ask me how I know, lol.
This is why we have a forum: shared experiences means sharing what works & what doesn't, & we all want to help prevent mistakes so you & your snake have an
easier time. So don't be shy, if we can help you, just ask?
I'm sure the snake you're adopting had very good reasons for being labeled a "biter" before...fear & stress makes for a defensive snake, can't blame them one bit.
Seems you already understand that, so I have a hunch you'll do great.
Originally Posted by Bogertophis
. I have a feeling the snake wasn't well taken care of by the previous owner, it was seized along with multiple other animals and the previous owner is now incarcerated. Id be willing to bet at a minimum the husbandry was off. That would explain the stress and defensiveness. Luckly the shelter did at least a little research, tank is too big, only 1 hide, but the temps and humidity were right. I feel like I can give the little guy the best chance to thrive. I am going to have to work with feeding though, they've been removing him/her to feed, so im not sure if it is going to have a good "in tank" feeding response. But one thing at a time. for now, ive got the temps and the humidity set up and places for him to hide, so im sure everything else will fall into place with time and care.
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