Glossy Snake Care Sheet

Intermediate

Complete care guide for Glossy Snake. Follow these guidelines to provide optimal husbandry and health for your pet.

Overview

North American snakes with glossy, blotched scales. Docile and manageable. Intermediate care.

40-gallon breeder minimum. Deep substrate for burrowing. Hides essential.

Warm side: 85-88°F. Cool side: 75-80°F. Thermal gradient.

Low to moderate (40-60%). Water bowl. Good ventilation.

12:12 light/dark cycle. UVB beneficial. Not required.

Mice, small rats, occasionally small lizards. Feed every 7-10 days.

Docile and handleable. Can burrow excessively. 1-2 times weekly.

Generally hardy. Watch for mites, scale rot. Live 12-15+ years.

Good shippers with proper temperature control. Professional packaging.