Pet snakes have specific environmental and behavioural needs that are often misunderstood. Providing appropriate housing and care is essential for snake welfare in captivity.
Snake welfare in captivity is frequently compromised by inadequate enclosure size, incorrect temperatures, and inappropriate feeding schedules. Snakes are often kept in enclosures far too small for their needs, with owners unaware that these animals require space to thermoregulate, explore, and exhibit natural behaviours. Evidence-based husbandry using larger naturalistic enclosures dramatically improves welfare outcomes for pet snakes.