Size Matters: How to Meet Your Snake's Needs.

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Title
Size Matters: How to Meet Your Snake's Needs.
Source
ZOOL 567, Fall 2021
Contributor
Mark Dumont, 2ndPeter, snakecollector, thekirbster, FreeSVG, pixabay, Creative Commons
Creator
Geyer, Kamon
Description
An informative poster about how to set up a snake enclosure based on physiological needs and what the snake would experience in its natural habitat. Considerations for enclosure size and enrichment are discussed as well as common myths about keeping snakes.
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Date
November 30, 2021
Category
Habitat Selection & Territoriality
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