As a rule of thumb, the enclosure's length should be at least two thirds the size of an adult milk snake, which is about 36in (91cm). A glass aquarium would work, but a reptile tank with 3 wooden sides and 1 glass side will provide the most insulation. If you're raising a hatchling, house it in a 12 by 6in (30 by 15cm) tank until it's a year old. A larger tank could stress out a baby snake. To minimize brightness, choose a reptile heat lamp that emits red, black, or blue light. Keep a thermometer in the tank so you can ensure the temperature stays within the recommended range. Use a timer or turn off the heat lamp at night. Milk snakes are nocturnal, so keep their enclosure dark after sunset. It's okay if the temperature drops to 65 to 70F (18 to 21C) overnight. Maintain a temperature between 84 and 88F (29 and 31C) on one side of the tank. Go with a reptile terrarium heating pad or heat tape with a dimmer switch so you have more control over the temperature. Place the pad or tape under one side of the tank; it should cover about a third of the tank's length. Find reptile terrarium heating pads online or at a pet store. Most have an adhesive backing and stick to the tank's underside. If your pad doesn't include them, purchase small 4 plastic feet to slightly elevate the tank. Elevating the tank prevents the pad from overheating. When you first install the pad, dial the dimmer to the lowest setting. Let it warm up for around 15 minutes, then take the temperature inside the tank. Increase the power gradually until the hot spot has reached the target range of 84 to 88F (29 to 31C). Reptiles are cold-blooded and need to move between hotter and cooler areas to control their body temperature. Track humidity levels using a hygrometer, or humidity monitor. To prevent skin and shedding issues, make sure the humidity stays between 40% and 60%. If you want the most affordable option, go with newspaper, butcher paper, or paper towel shavings. While they're more expensive, natural products, such as pine, cypress, or aspen shavings, are preferred over paper. You can find bedding labeled for reptiles online or at a pet store. Steer clear of cedar, which is toxic to reptiles. Additionally, avoid using sand or gravel, which could irritate your snake's skin. Purchase plastic or stone caves or make hiding spots by cutting holes in boxes and lining them with sphagnum moss. Place a hiding spot on each side of the tank so your snake can hide in both the hot and cooler temperature zones. Milk snakes are secretive and need hiding spots to feel secure. The hiding spots should be just large for your snake to fit inside.
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One-sentence summary -- Buy a tank that's at least 24in (61cm) long and 16in (41cm) high. Use a lamp to keep the temperature between 78 and 82F (26 and 28C). Install a heating pad under one side of the tank to make a hot spot. Maintain a humidity level between 40% and 60%. Line the tank with 2 to 3in (5.1 to 7.6cm) of paper or wood shavings. Place 2 to 3 hiding spots in the tank.

Before you start making a club, you need to come up with a subject. If drawing is your hobby and you want to meet more artists, that can be your theme. Keep the theme as broad as possible. You can make a group about knit tags, but it may be difficult for you to find enough people who share that interest to grow a group out of it. Instead, make your group about knitting in general and share your love of knit tags during group time. Consider what clubs exist in your area. Does your theme fill a need in your community? Search online or in gathering grounds such as a local community center, churches, or schools for similar clubs and avoid copying their theme. Most clubs start small with a few interested people. You can do this with a few of your friends. It doesn't matter if these people intend on staying long-term if they help you get the club up and running until you can recruit more members. Other options include advertisements such as flyers posted on bulletin boards and telephone poles, posts to social media, and words in town bulletins and newspapers. Try asking among acquaintances such as fellow church members. Someone may refer someone they know to your group. School groups usually require a few interested people to be recognized and receive funding. Some colleges, for instance, require a minimum of ten members. Check with your school. Many schools require you to have an advisor to lead the club, grow it, and make it successful. If you're forming a club outside of school, you aren't required to have the help, but a school advisor can help you register your club, find a meeting location, provide guest speakers, and more. Choose an adult who will take responsibility, stay interested in the group, and be responsive to your group's needs. Usually you can find this person among teachers you're familiar with or professors in your study branch. Once you have a few people who will attend your first meeting, settle upon a location. You can do this by asking your prospective members for a place that's good for them. Often this location is someone's house or a restaurant since new groups don't have many members or money to spend on renting public space. If you're in school, your advisor or the school can refer you to their classroom or a room where there won't be a class around the time you want to meet. When your group grows, you can consider renting larger spots such as a room at a church or a community center. Now that you've got a place to meet, set a time. If you already have several members interested in joining the group, discuss with them a time that's best for the majority of people. Often this will be after school or work or evenings on weekdays. It's important to get as many people involved in the group as possible in order to establish the group and help it grow. Once the group starts expanding, you'll be less able to plan around the schedules of every member. Check with your school to find out what form you need to submit to be recognized as a group. If you're doing this outside of a school, you won't have to do this, but everyone else needs to respond to a club commissioner or outline the group on an official application. Clearly write out the name of the club and what its purpose. You will likely need information such as your faculty advisor's name, budgeting concerns, and group activities. Remember to make the information on the form as clear as possible. Confusing the commissioner or the school board that will vote on your application will surely cause your application to be rejected.
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One-sentence summary --
Brainstorm a theme. Find interested people. Find an advisor. Choose a location. Pick a time. Submit your registration.