Recommended Minimum Space Requirements for Reptiles
Reptile Group | Minimum Space Requirement |
|---|---|
Tortoises and terrapins | 0.2 m2/0.1 m carapace length |
Purely aquatic chelonians | 0.25 m3/0.1 m carapace length |
Terrestrial lizards | 0.2 m2/0.1 m total length |
Arboreal lizards | 0.4 m3/0.1 m total length |
Boas and pythons | 0.6 m2/meter of snake |
Kingsnakes and rat snakes | 0.6 m2/meter of snake |
Whipsnakes and racers | 1.0 m2/meter of snake |
Arboreal snakes | 0.2 m3/meter of snake |