Take Care of a Baby King Snake - Cover the bottom of the tank with about an inch of aspen bedding. Baby kings--and king snakes in general--enjoy burrowing, and aspen will not irritate their skin.
Place the logs or any other cage furniture throughout the tank. It is imperative that the baby have a place to hide to alleviate stress.
Take Care of a Baby King Snake
Fill its water dish with cool water and place it on one side of the tank. The dish should be big enough for the snake to soak in.
Screw the 50-watt bulb into the heat lamp and plug it into a nearby power outlet.
Place the snake within its new tank and secure the screen lid on top.
King snakes are very popular reptiles in the pet trade thanks to their convenient size and relative calmness. Adding to their popularity is the fact that several king snakes, like the California king snake, are absolutely dazzling in appearance, often with striking yellow stripes against a black or brown surface. Since these snakes are so sought-after, it's only natural that their babies are, too. What's more, they make excellent pets for those looking to raise a snake from a tiny hatchling. Be forewarned, however, that setting up an enclosure for and raising a baby king snake is not a terribly easy task. - by eHow
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