This is the task:

There are several snakes:

2 garters, same size, same sex

3 baby garters

2 corn snakes, same size, same sex, very fond of each other

1 older corn.


Also several tanks:

1 small plastic tank

2 larger plastic tanks

1 3ft vivarium, wood with glass front


Heaters:

2 A5 heat mats

1 A4 heat mat

2 100 Watt thermostats

- What would be the best way to organise the tanks and heaters to best accomodate all the snakes' needs?

- Would a heat cable be suitable for the large viv (in connection with pieces of slate)?

- Where is the best position for the heat sources?

All questions are of course hypothetical. (But all answers will be very gratefully received.)