2.3. Aquaterrarium

Red-tailed green ratsnake (Gonyosoma oxycephalum) is one of the most beautiful non-venomous snakes. It requires a moist terrarium with vertical orientation Aquaterrarium is usually arranged by setting a separate land zone. The area of the land part depends on the requirements of specific species. While some animals spend most of their time in the water, others like to bask on land between one bath and another. However, regardless of the preference of a specific animal, it should be able to conveniently leave water (such a place should be neither too steep nor too slippery). Heat and UVB sources in the form of terrarium bulbs and radiant heaters should be installed above the land section. In aquaterrariums, it is extremely important to keep the water clean and in this respect appropriate, efficient aquarium filters will do the job. Frequent, periodic water changes are also necessary, so especially with large tanks it is worth considering the installation of drains that make draining water easier. It is worth using tap water conditioners and water treatment products with bacteria such as Bacto-Activ, which accelerate the decomposition of organic substances and support biological filtration. In this type of tank it is important that the water is not warmer than the air above it, otherwise your animals may develop colds. However, it can’t be too cold either.

Did you know that

snakes are deaf? They have no external auditory openings or inner ears, so they cannot hear sounds. They perceive information about approaching danger using their whole body, which is sensitive to vibrations of the ground and air, so they are able to sense vibrations caused by low-frequency sounds (bass, rumble). As a result, they are able to pick up information about an impending threat quickly enough to escape and take shelter safely. Snakes do not hunt humans and only bite as a last resort to defend themselves from an attacker! Please don’t kill them, and when you come across one, just leave it alone!