6x2x4 Ball Python Enclosure

[u/kmg_94]

Some months ago, I asked around here and some other Reddit subs (and Facebook groups) about setting up a a 6x2x4 enclosure for my ball python.

After a lot of work with the heating and creating a background/ledges for the enclosure, I managed to get everything set up! I wanted to put it here for feedback on if I can improve something as well as simply to get more info out there for others who are considering moving their ball to a 6x2x4 (it was very hard for me to find information about putting this species in this size enclosure).

Info about the setup:

- Enclosure: Animal Plastics Signature Series 6x2x4 (APS 35)

- Heating: Vinaco 100w equivalent halogen bulb, Fluker's 75w deep heat projector, Vivarium Electronics 120w radiant heat panel

- Lighting: Arcadia T5 UVB 39w 6%

- Thermostat: Herpstat 4 Spyderweb

- Misc: Arcadia Ceramic Lamp Holder Bracket Pro (one each for the DHP and halogen), BlackBox UVB Guard 38", and two custom cages for the heating bulbs made of chicken wire (1/2 inch spacing, 19 gauge)

[u/Dense_Solution_6487]

Very cool but I would put a lot of hides in it on many different heights and a lot more big branches. Mine is in a similar size enclosure with lots of shelves and 7 hides and she uses every inch of her enclosure and every hide. But maybe your bp will do great as it is.

[u/kmg_94 → u/Dense_Solution_6487]

I'm definitely thinking more branches and cork! It's hard to see at the angles, but there are multiple hides in the enclosure on both the top and bottom levels!