Green snakes are hardier when given plenty of room; use large reptile cage (see Part IV). Cover bottom with thick layer of pea gravel topped by 2-3 inches leaf mold. Provide several potted shrubs large shrubs and large, well-branched limb for climbing. Construct retreat of low, flat rocks, piled casually over each other and leaning against flower pot. Place large piece of sod planted with tall grass on top of leaf mold at one end of cage. Place cage where it receives some direct sunlight daily; protect it from overheating and chilling.
Using too many plants often results from not knowing how fast shrubs grow and their ultimate dimensions. Desire for immediate, filled in, finished appearance is also responsible. Where the latter is important use a few, large specimens rather than many smaller ones. The cost may not be much greater, the effect will be better and the shrubs won't crowd and spoil each other quickly. Alternatively, set moderate sized plants that are to remain permanently at distances appropriate to their mature less important than foliage; if you use them be sure the colors go with your house— magenta azaleas against red brick are disturbing! Evergreens should form a substantial part of all foundations; they may be used alone or in combination with leaf losers. Use plenty of groundcovers to tie the shrubs together.
If one is lucky enough to have a spare room in the house which can be turned over to the pet, a potted shrubs large shrub or a large branching limb set in one corner furnishes the pet with many hours of exercise and adventure. Many-branched limbs are essential as the different-sized twigs provide exercise for the feet of birds.
Green snakes are hardier when given plenty of room; use large reptile cage (see Part IV). Cover bottom with thick layer of pea gravel topped by 2-3 inches leaf mold. Provide several potted shrubs large shrubs and large, well-branched limb for climbing. Construct retreat of low, flat rocks, piled casually over each other and leaning against flower pot. Place large piece of sod planted with tall grass on top of leaf mold at one end of cage. Place cage where it receives some direct sunlight daily; protect it from overheating and chilling.