Cage labels identify the species, antivenom type in case of accident, sex, geographical area of the snakes origin, date of birth or acquisition. The snakes are kept clean. An absorbent paper substrate and water is supplied in each tub. The tubs are heated to the snakes requirement. Temperatures are varied on a 24 hour and seasonal basis.
Natural lighting is supplied for correct photoperiod.
Bigger floor pens are supplied for larger snakes. Snake pits are provided for the southern temperate snakes. Here the Kangaroo Island black tiger snake, Notechis ater niger are bred for production of notanarin , the molecular biology cutting compound. Venom is also supplied from 2 spider species.