Is this 1/3 to 1/2 their maximal "stressful" height (like we humans can temporarily stand on our toes to be taller) or is it their normal "comfortable" height? Do the snakes actually like to be standing up usually or is it just for special occasions?
Well, I know you don't like this answer much, but it really depends on the species of snake. There really is no general rule that fits all. Most snakes don't really like to stand up, but some do. The actual "stressful height" varies greatly as well, some species, carpet pythons, king cobras, reticulated pythons, can easily stand up 1/2 their height, whilst others would be wobbly.
(08-27-2013, 12:49 AM)Ram Wrote: I am wondering this because you have told me an enclosure of 1/6 of a snake's length is good. It sounds like the snake's standing up height is irrelevant to the enclosure dimensions.
I am actually headed back to that thread now. But, I don't remember saying anything resembling "an enclosure 1/6th of a snakes length is good". If you are referring to height, there are definitely species of terrestrial snakes (boa constrictors for example) where a 6' snake could live in a 1' high cage. But again, it varies greatly depending on species. I would say that a 1' high cage would be inappropriate for a 4' carpet python.
