Malcolm ,the snake is in a tank the same as jasper but bigger for his size ,it has 2 stories in it .it is at my brothers house so I don't have to cuddle it ,I have my pet cavalier for my lap .I do have to go careful when I go round there that he is not out as he could eat my cavalier . they are very intrusting creatures to hold as when they move you can feel the power of every muscle . .donna