Should i clean out the whole cage when my snake uses the bathroom?

Question

Should i clean out the whole cage when my snake uses the bathroom?

Answer 1

no not the whole cage just pick up dropping's about one every few days,

Answer 2

Cleaning the whole cage every time your snake defecated would be hard work, just remove the mess as you see it and do a full clean and disinfect once monthly.

Answer 3

Not necessary.  Usually snakes "do their thing" in a small spot, often the same area of the cage every time.  You'll need to remove the soiled portion of the substrate and add a bit back to replace what was removed.  If you are using a mat of some sort, you'll need to pull the whole mat out to clean.  Lots of folks use newspaper, but certain inks can rub off irritating the skin of the snake.  We use aspen bedding.

Don't use cypress or pine - chemicals in the wood shavings can be harmful.