Although many people are frightened of them, snakes really can make excellent pets. They can develop bonds of friendship with humans, but they are usually not the kind of pet that should be allowed to run loose.
As such, it is vitally important that you give your scaly friend an enclosure in which they can be happy. After all, this is where they will spend most of their time. In this article, we will look at seven of the best snake cages that we could find and try to spot the best one.
The best snake cages should offer security, adequate space, ventilation, and convenience.
7. Zilla Fresh Air Screen Habitat
This one is not strong enough to be a primary cage, but it’s an inexpensive secondary cage that will allow your pet to get as much fresh air as possible.
This whole cage consists of a light aluminum frame covered in mesh. It also allows your snake to get a little more sunlight, and the convenient cord port is also nice.
- Complete ventilation
- Allows a snake to soak up more sunlight
- Convenient cord port
- Not particularly strong
- Not secure enough to be a primary cage
6. Zilla Vertical Tropical Kit
This kit includes everything you need, from the heat lamp right down to the water dish. For beginners, this is not a bad way to go. However, this is a small tank. It is a good choice for corn snakes, gopher snakes, or king snakes, but would not be suitable for pythons, boas, or any snake larger than four feet in length.
Still, this is one of the best snake cages on our list because it offers a complete kit at a reasonable price.
- Good value
- Top screen locks securely
- Opens at two points
- Not suitable for large snakes
- Halogen bulbs don’t last long
5. Unipaws Wooden Tortoise House
This is a wooden enclosure that is meant for tortoises, but which serves quite well for snakes. It is suitable for large snakes as well as small ones, although it might be a good idea to install stronger locks if you plan to keep huge snakes in this thing.
The built-in hide spot saves you some trouble and keeps the snake calmer. You can’t view your snake as much in this cage, though, and it takes up a lot of floor space.
- Suitable for snakes of any size
- Not brittle like glass
- Built-in hide spot
- Reduced viewing
- Takes a lot of floor space
4. Repti-Zoo Glass Terrarium
This is an extremely strong cage that should be large enough for anything short of a Burmese python or an anaconda. There are still multiple access points and a multi-size cord port, so you get a mix of convenience and strength.
Every access point has a secure lock, but this is a very expensive cage for its size.
- Very strong
- Multiple access points
- Big enough for just about any snake
- Pretty expensive
- Way too much for small snakes
3. Exo-Terra 18×24 Vertical Tank
This is another small cage that is only good for small snakes, but it’s very high-quality nevertheless. It’s taller than it is wide, making it a great choice for tree snakes who love to climb. It can hold water as high as the ventilation strip so that you can incorporate a water feature if desired. This is one of the best snake cages for smaller species, but it is is an expensive option.
- Front ventilation
- Great for arboreal snakes
- Can incorporate a water feature
- Kind of expensive
- Not that large
2. Critter Condo Reptile Cage
This is a high-security option that is meant for the largest of snakes. It is very secure and has the added convenience of a built-in thermometer.
The vents on the side help to maintain good airflow, even if you choose to stack multiple cages (which you can). In the end, the only downfall of this cage is that it’s way larger than most snakes will ever need. This is one of the best snake cages for a larger species.
- Great for large snakes
- Extremely secure
- Built-in thermometer
- Quite expensive
- Only needed for the largest snakes
1. Exo-Terra Outback Terrarium
This one has a cool textured background of faux stone. This looks cool, but it can also serve a practical purpose. The rough texture of the stone can help the snake to shed its skin more easily.
The ventilation strip helps to keep the air fresh, and the wide floor is particularly well-suited for snakes who do not climb. Other than the lack of a warranty or money-back guarantee of any kind, we can’t find anything wrong with this one.
- Great for ground snakes
- Ventilation strip
- Cool textured background
- No warranty or guarantee
Conclusion
In our quest to find the best snake cages, we have to take the size of your pet into account. Thus, we have chosen two winners: The best snake cage for smaller snakes is choice number one, the Exo-Terra Outback. We chose this one simply because we could find no real flaws with it, and its price is reasonable as well.
For larger snakes, we would have to recommend the Critter Condo. It offers the best security, and that is of paramount importance when dealing with the larger species. If you would like to share your experience on this matter, feel free to comment below.
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