I understand the need to gradually increase the size of the cage. I am experienced with ball pythons and they have that need or they will become overly stressed and stop eating. I also checked no herbicides or pesticides are used here and I planned to use mercury vapor bulbs. I also live in...
I know the advise that russians do better housed outdoors than indoors, I believe this is strictly due to UV exposure. In my case of apartment living a permanent outdoor cage is not a possibility. But if I do provide supplemental UV lighting indoors and regular daily/several times per week...