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How much airflow for snake tank?

I have a very cool-shaped tank for my breeding pair of corn snakes. Its 2.5X2.5 and 1 foot tall. To help insulate, and to give me a better place to put it, I would like to build a "coffee table" type enclosure for the tank itself. I plan to enclose two opposite side and leave the other two open, then put a hinge on top so that it can be used as a table while keeping the snakes easily accessible.

So basically: how much clearance should the top have over the screen lid? I know snakes don't need much airflow, so would two inches be enough if two of the sides are open?

Update:

Obviously the heating would be from undertank heat pads exclusively, so heat from lights isn't an issue.

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
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    Yes that should be good. Just enough space to keep a good air flow.

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