Managing a collection in a small space!
So this going to be specific to things I’ve done to manage my collection. I’ll start with dimensions, collection size, and snake size and considerations.
Dimensions of my space are roughly 3.5 feet wide, 8-10 feet long. That foot print is very small and my collection is going to change directions because of space needs. Things to consider are whether you want cages or racks, and which are better for animals. If cages are your thing, then I’d prolly go smaller, as in smaller animals. With racks you can go to a bigger species but not by much. Also your not going to be able to have 300 snakes in this space. Keep in mind as always what’s best for the animals, and do that!
I am getting out of carpets except for caramels, I’m keeping my bigger caramel and my caramel jag, including a male caramel, that’ll be it for carpets. My other big snake I’m keeping is blood pythons. We will see what happens when they get to be 10-15lbs!! Otherwise I think I’m going to focus on spotted pythons, and I think emerald tree boas!
The main thing is be honest with yourself and look and at your space. In the space I have I don’t think scrubs, retics, or burms are a good option. Antaresia are a great option. As are island boas. Ball pythons can be as well. Just be honest with yourself. One of the reasons this blog has kinda dropped off is because I went through a bit of depression at the thought of downsizing and the actual process of down sizing. It was really rough, and thankfully my wife is still here.
getting out of my beloved carpet pythons is also a hard pill to swallow. Still be keeping bredli but I’ll be down sizing to just one pair.
I wish this update was more cheerful, as usual I’m pretty sure I went off topic!
