The husbandry and dietary requirements for these types of snakes vary considerably. Research the environmental temperature of the species.
Temperatures vary among species and among individuals of the same species.
Select a snake that can feed without difficulty and one that is eating regularly Select a snake that appears healthy in all respects. Avoid selecting a snake belonging to a species that is notoriously difficult to keep in captivity, requires difficult or elaborate environmental setups, or spends most of its time hiding or burrowed underground. As a general rule, snakes require relatively little space because of their limited and non-exertional activity. The size of the enclosure should allow space for certain required items, and still allow the snake adequate space to stretch out and move about. Snakes will use both the horizontal and vertical space within their enclosure if provisions are made for this activity.