Wood Melamine snake cages require extra care in cleaning, especially with the use of water, as it will tend to seep into the timber and cause the wood to swell and eventually damage the cage. If you purchase this type of cage for your pet snakes, you should apply a small amount of silicone along the timber joins to stop water from entering the gaps and swelling the wood.

GLASS snake cages, on the other hand, tend to last longer and are easier to clean. GLASS snake cages are better suited for semi-aquatic species.

WOODEN snake cages hold temperature much better than glass snake cages as heat dissipates much faster in glass than in wood. In terms of the price, glass and melamine cages are about the same.

Adequate ventilation is an essential requirement in maintaining a snake cage. The environment that housed your snakes must be free from condensation build-up. A humid environment for most desert-dwelling snakes and lizards will cause respiratory diseases.

Both the Melamine Wooden Cages and the Glass Cages we sell at our store have the recommended level of ventilation which allows sufficient airflow. No matter what type of snake cages you choose, you will need to consider the amount of lighting and heating according to the reptile you are keeping.

Check out the video below of some of our range of heating and lighting options.

Check out the video below on how to set up a glass snake cage…

Learn how to take care of your snakes/pythons by downloading these care sheets.

For many years reptile keepers have been under the assumption that they do not require Ultra Violet Light. UV light regulates the production of Vitamin D3, which allows pythons/snakes to absorb and metabolise calcium properly.

Most keepers have kept their animals without UV for many years without any issue as they believe that the python will get enough calcium from the rats and mice they are feeding. Correct!

There is enough calcium in their food, but does their body absorb the calcium into their system well enough without the UV Light? It is where you, as a snake keeper, need to decide as there is so much conflicting information.

In summary, a UV light will have a benefit for your snake or python.

If you live in Melbourne and you are interested in buying a Snake Cage, please CLICK ‘Enquiry Button’ or call us NOW.If you live in Melbourne and are interested in buying a Snake Cage, please CLICK ‘Enquiry Button’ or call us NOW.

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