If you are planning on housing your Milksnake in a glass aquarium, then the venting will need to be on top. The cage needs to have a vent somewhere, either on the top or side. The lid needs to be secured with at least two latches, one on each corner. Because of this, you need to be sure your cage is secure and has no holes for escape. While Milksnakes are fairly easy going, they are wonderful at escaping, and will actively search for an escape. Large Milksnakes may need up to a 60-gallon aquarium, so be sure you can afford housing a Milksnake before purchasing one. As a general rule, a medium sized snake can comfortably live in a 30-gallon aquarium. The cage should be about 2x the length of your snake, and its height should be about half of your snake. Because of this, a Milksnake will fair better with a long, short cage. While they do a little branch climbing, they mostly stay on the ground. Milksnakes are terrestrial snakes, meaning they prefer the ground over tree and high locations. There are several kinds of snake cages, and you must understand the requirements of your snake before purchasing one. If the snake demonstrates none of these, more than likely it is in good health and safe to purchase. Some stores will purposely starve a snake to keep it smaller. Ask about the snakes’ diet, and how often it has eaten.You should not purchase a parasite infested snake. These will be tiny, almost invisible red specks that will be crawling over the scales. It can be extremely expensive, and usually the snake is already beyond help. DO NOT purchase a sick snake out of pity in hopes of nursing it back to health. What is the physical condition of the snakes’ body? Does it have any scars, missing scales, lumps, open sores, oozing, or bruised spots? If so, it is ill and should not be bought.If it is not, and no outward signs of illness are visible, than it likely has an internal disease. Ensure that it is awake before moving on. What is its activity level in the cage? Is it active, or is it lying around, sluggish, and dull looking? Keep in mind that if it’s not moving, it may be sleeping.If you have not yet purchased your Milksnake, there are a few things you should check for before choosing one: The care requirements of wild-caught Milksnakes vary greatly, and I highly discourage anyone from attempting to domesticate a wild snake. All information in this care guide is relevant for a store bought Milksnake. This article will serve as a basic care guide for beginner Milksnake owners. Perhaps you are looking into buying a Milksnake, or have recently acquired one, but are unsure of their characteristics and needs.
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