Ball pythons will need just the right amount of room to feel comfortable. Cages or enclosures that are too large or too small will stress the snake out and make its life uncomfortable. Keep these tips in mind when you are looking for a new home for your ball python to enjoy: The container needs to be long enough that an snake can completely stretch out in it. Mesh cage lids can work. However, it can be difficult maintaining humidity levels in the cage. For younger snakes, you will need to find a smaller enclosure. It's important to keep your snakes enclosure very clean. Keeping the cage clean will help keep your ball python happy and healthy. Part of your regular cleaning routine should include spot cleaning. Spot cleaning will allow you to keep up with any messes and require you to fully clean the cage less often. Remove any waste from your snake every day. Any other obvious messes left in the cage should be removed. A big part of caring for your ball python is fully cleaning its enclosure. It's generally recommended that you fully clean the cage and everything in it once a month. Totally cleaning the cage will help keep your snake healthy and prevent any health issues over time. Take your snake out of the enclosure during the time you are cleaning. Remove everything in the cage for cleaning. Any sticks, hiding boxes, or other decorations will need to be cleaned. You can clean the cage with a water and bleach solution. Make sure the bleach content is only 5%. Wait for the cage to fully dry before putting it back together and reintroducing your ball python. Snakes are well known for being escape-artists. You will need to make sure that your ball python's cage is secure, keeping it safely inside. Keep some of these things in mind when securing your snake's cage: Any doors or openings need to be closed and locked. Lids need to be secure. Your snake shouldn't be able to push the lid away from the cage. Make sure there are no small gaps or openings that your snake can escape from.
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One-sentence summary -- Ensure the python can stretch out in the cage. Spot clean often. Clean the cage thoroughly. Ensure the snake can't escape.

Article: You'll want to either find a new location for that piece of furniture or look into coating it with an anti-rust solution to prevent new stains. Check your windowsleaky windows can let in extra moisture that then reacts with the metal in your furniture to cause rust. The more rust you can remove before cleaning, the better your chances of getting rid of the stain completely. Be patient and gentle as you scrapeyou want to be thorough but you also don't want to rip or snag the carpet threads. Vacuum up the flaked rust from the carpet before moving on to the stain removal steps. You can use fresh lemon juice or bottledwhichever you have on hand will work! If you have sea salt, sprinkle that on top of the lemon-soaked area. If you don't have sea salt, common table salt will work, too. Let the stain soak for 5 minutes. The lemon juice and salt combination creates a mild abrasive cleaner and helps break up the rust composition. If you like a more hands-on approach, you can mix the lemon juice and salt in a bowl and use a sponge to blot it onto the stain directly. The rust stain should start to disappear. If the stain is particularly large, you may need to use more than 2 cups (470mL) of hot water. The main thing to keep in mind is that you want the water to saturate the stain so it removes the salt and lemon juice mixture and clears the stain. Try to get as much of it soaked up from the carpet as you can. If the towel you're using gets completely soaked, use another clean white towel and continue until the area is as dry as possible. Allow the area to dry completely before placing any furniture back on it. Mix 1 cup (240mL) of white vinegar with 2 tablespoons (30mL) of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon (15mL) of salt. Pour this mixture onto the stain and let it sit for 2 hours. After a few hours have passed, blot the area with a damp white towel until it comes clean.
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Remove the offending piece of furniture from the carpet before cleaning. Scrape up excess rust with a butter knife. Apply lemon juice and salt directly onto the stained area. Pour 2 cups (470mL) of hot water onto the treated carpet. Use a clean white towel to blot up the excess liquid. Use a mixture of lemon juice, white vinegar, and salt for tougher stains.