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the space between them so narrow that the bird can not put its head 
through. The sides of the box should be padded up to the level of 
the bird’s breast. 
There should be a sliding door in one end of the box sufficiently 
large to admit the bird, and this will also answer for putting in pail 
for water and feed. 
Hay is most satisfactory for bedding, but other dry material of 
similar character will answer. This bedding material should be cut 
into short lengths, otherwise the bird will get it twisted about its 
feet. 
Reptiles .—Snakes may be shipped in boxes having tight sides and 
bottom and top covered with small-mesh wire netting. An old 
blanket or some soft, dry grass should be put into the box, also a 
little sand. 
Iguanas and other lizards require the same style of box as snakes. 
Dry sand only should be put in the bottom. 
THE LLAMA HOUSE. 
