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Place new substrate in the tank. You can now put the snake back into the enclosure while you clean and disinfect the tank accessories. To disinfect tank accessories, spray all of the accessories with the Betadine solution and allow them to soak for 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly, and allow them to dry completely before replacing them back into the snake cage.

On the other hand, if you're working with a type of snake that requires a high level of humidity, the last thing you want is a screen enclosure. A green tree python, for instance, is best kept in a glass or plastic cage that allows you to control the humidity. So again, you need to research the care requirements for the reptile species you are going to keep, and then match the cage accessories to that species.

These are the basic reptile cage accessories you need to look into. These items apply to most reptile species. But when you get into the individual species, things get a little more detailed. For example, most types of lizards need UVB lighting for general health and well-being. Most snakes, on the other hand, just need a basic light-cycle of day and night. This is a fundamental difference between snakes and lizards, and it will affect the way you shop for your reptile cage accessories.

There are many different kinds of reptile cage accessories that can help you heat the cage. But here again, you need to research the specific care requirements for the species you are keeping, before you start buying heating products. Most types of lizards and turtles will do well with some form of overhead heat. This might be an infrared or incandescent light bulb, or a ceramic heat emitter. The goal here is to mimic the warming effects of the sun. If you are keeping snakes as pets, you'll have more heating options to choose from. In addition to heating a pet snake from above, you can also warm it from below using and under-tank heat pad (UTH) or a product like Flexwatt heat tape.