{"product_id":"eco-tech-hatchling-snake-kit","title":"Eco Tech Hatchling Snake Kit 31 x 21 x 18cm | Complete Starter Enclosure","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEco Tech Hatchling Snake Kit 31 x 21 x 18cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a practical starter setup for housing hatchling and small juvenile snakes, combining a compact enclosure with essential heating, feeding, handling and enclosure accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned with the needs of young snakes in mind, the enclosure features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo blanked-out sides to increase the feeling of security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and reduce exposure to activity outside the enclosure. This is particularly useful for hatchlings, which often benefit from a smaller environment with secure retreat areas and plenty of cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kit includes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheat mat, resin hide, water bowl, base mat, feeding tongs and handling hook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing the essential equipment needed to establish a suitable hatchling snake enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEco Tech enclosure – 31 x 21 x 18cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSliding top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo blanked-out sides for increased security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat mat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResin hide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase mat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding tongs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandling hook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete starter kit for hatchling and small juvenile snakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCompact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31 x 21 x 18cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e enclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure sliding-top design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo sides blanked out to help create a more secure environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat mat included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResin hide provides an important secure retreat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater bowl included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase mat provides a simple enclosure substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding tongs included for convenient feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandling hook included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConvenient all-in-one hatchling snake setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for new and experienced snake keepers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat Mat Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheat mat is included with the Eco Tech Hatchling Snake Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and should be positioned at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone end of the enclosure rather than across the entire tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePositioning the heat source at one end helps establish a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etemperature gradient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a warmer area while allowing the snake to move towards the cooler end when required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe temperature should be monitored and maintained according to the requirements of the particular snake being housed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is preferred that the heat mat should be connected to an appropriate thermostat to safely regulate the temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Hatchling Snakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung snakes generally benefit from an enclosure that provides security and opportunities to hide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Eco Tech Hatchling Snake Kit features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo blanked-out sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reducing visual exposure and helping create a more sheltered environment. The included resin hide provides an additional secure retreat where the snake can rest and remain concealed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs your snake grows, its enclosure requirements will change and a larger enclosure will eventually be required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for Australian Snakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Eco Tech Hatchling Snake Kit can be suitable as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehatchling or early juvenile enclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for appropriately sized Australian snakes, including smaller python species such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren's Pythons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStimson's Pythons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpotted Pythons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther appropriately sized hatchling Australian pythons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways select an enclosure according to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eindividual snake's size and husbandry requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than species alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy Feeding and Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efeeding tongs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e allow food to be presented without placing your fingers close to the snake during feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehandling hook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is also supplied, providing a useful tool for appropriate handling and enclosure maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetting Up Your Hatchling Snake Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheat mat at one end of the enclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to establish a warm and cool end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the resin hide where the snake can easily access it and ensure fresh drinking water is always available in the supplied bowl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included base mat provides a simple substrate for the enclosure and can be removed as required for cleaning and maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperatures should be checked regularly using suitable reptile thermometers, and the heat mat should be operated through an appropriate thermostat to maintain safe and stable temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat size is the enclosure?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enclosure measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31 x 21 x 18cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the kit include heating?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheat mat is included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere should I position the heat mat?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heat mat should be positioned at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone end of the enclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This helps establish a temperature gradient so the snake can move between warmer and cooler areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShould I use a thermostat with the heat mat?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heat mat can be used without a thermostat but temperatures should be closely monitored. Use with  a thermostat is always a preferred method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat else comes with the kit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kit includes the enclosure, heat mat, resin hide, water bowl, base mat, feeding tongs and handling hook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy are two sides of the enclosure blanked out?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blanked-out sides reduce visual exposure and help provide a greater feeling of security for a young snake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this suitable for an adult snake?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. This compact enclosure is intended for appropriately sized hatchling and small juvenile snakes. 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