A New Snake Enrichment Box for Burr Oak Woods

Report by Karen Highfill 

Karen Highfill, a member of the 2023 class, completed her capstone project. Karen worked with Nikki King at Burr Oak Woods, in the planning of a snake enrichment box . With the assistance of her husband, Karen designed and built a 3’x3’x3’ snake box. This box allows the snakes to sun and fun outside in nice weather. 

Burr Oak Woods has not had a snake box for the past 2 years so its arrival was met with excitement and appreciation. The box design consisted of vinyl coated galvanized wire for extra snake protection. It also has a dual opening from both front and top for ease in handling the snakes. 

Utilizing her main resource (i.e., Randy Highfill, husband and skilled wood worker) Karen will be building a 2nd snake enrichment box in July, again for Burr Oak Woods. 

This project has given Karen a better appreciation of snakes and their needs. She’s excited to continue her relationship with Burr Oak Woods.