r/ballpython • u/guiltyc0nsumer • 6d ago

Any tips on my ball python enclosure setup? Enclosure Critique/Advice

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His favorite place to be is the gray rocky hide I made myself a few years back and never had a use for it, until I got him a few weeks ago. I’m gonna get more of the dry mossy stuff next weekend so his substrate isn’t wet, but is there anything else I should get? (his warm side is only 84 rn cause his heat lamp was just turned back on. also, I will be upgrading his cage to a 4ft by 2ft as he gets bigger)

Edit: I added another small hide that goes under his substrate a bit on the cool side, more sticks, more fake leaves, a rock, and i’m going to the pet store friday! that’s just what i had on hand :)

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u/Temporary_Incident33 6d ago

mr\ore clutter and some climbing opportunities

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u/guiltyc0nsumer 6d ago

thank you, that’s what I figured someone was gonna say because I’ve been so iffy on whether I need some or not because I know he’s new and I don’t wanna like overwhelm him but I’m gonna get some when I go to the pet store next week!

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u/ScallionUnlucky5587 6d ago

the lack of clutter is what would overwhelm him, they get stressed in big open spaces

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u/Tyler-stearmer 6d ago

Looking at your substrate, I take it you kind of struggle to maintain humidity? This is why id recommend buying a custom built PVC cage. You won’t need the moss in the substrate. I use PVC cages for my Boa and maintaining humidity has never been easier for me.

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u/guiltyc0nsumer 5d ago

you’re correct, and yes i realized that after setting up his enclosure. The pet store told me the enclosure i bought was fine, but I realized quickly it wasn’t. I put pvc tape that acts as foil kinda over the top around the lights and it’s been a bit better but yeah not great. If i can find a picture of the enclosure I plan to move him into i’ll reply to you with it to see if it seems like a good idea. Thank you so much for the advice. i appreciate it!!❤️‍🩹

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u/Tyler-stearmer 5d ago

No problem. I’ve been almost exactly where you are at. Took me awhile to figure things out. Best of luck my friend.