Captive husbandry of snakes presents several basic problems. The biology of most free-living snakes has not been recorded and it may be impossible to match nature in a captive situation. Improper husbandry is the most important cause of disease in snakes since it compromises a snake's immune system and leads to opportunistic infections. Important aspects of snake husbandry include the cage environment, nutrition and water. | Captive husbandry of snakes presents several basic problems. The biology of most free-living snakes has not been recorded and it may be impossible to match nature in a captive situation. Improper husbandry is the most important cause of disease in snakes since it compromises a snake's immune system and leads to opportunistic infections. Important aspects of snake husbandry include the cage environment, nutrition and water. |