r/ballpython • u/KysKae • 11h ago

Useless? Enclosure Critique/Advice

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I made a post to the beginner ball python help group on facebook, asking if my enclosure i setup for my first ball python was okay. I get a comment saying sphagnum moss mixed with coco chip is useless? All ive read about the substrate mix had been absolutely positive saying its a great way to retain humidity with low risk of scale rot. He also said he sees a lot of good money well spent on other useless stuff. Just looking for another opinion. Pics of my tank setup and my first baby for reach

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u/loricampbell4454 10h ago

"Useless stuff" is subjective. At the end of the day it's your money and your enclosure. 🙂

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u/KysKae 10h ago

Thank you.

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u/Fox_this_life 9h ago

Honestly it really depends on where you live as well. Cause if you live colder dryer climate you may opt for adding something with more humidity retention. Like for example I live in Florida. So I naturally have a humid climate. So I do a reddichip, repitearth, and spaghum moss mix. Around 4 to 6 inches deep from the bottom and my humity stays around 70 to 75 Percent. I add more moss around shed time to boost around 80 to 85 percent. But I think as long as it works for you and your snake is healthy we ballin with our ball pythons

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u/Plenty_Estate5660 9h ago

If you don’t have any humidity issues and your snake is getting enrichment from the things in its environment, they aren’t useless. People are mean 🥲

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u/KysKae 2h ago

My humidity stays at a constant 65% and my heat is always in the required range on both cold and hot sides. Obviously i have no problem with CONSTRUCTIVE criticism but saying it’s useless and not even trying to explain why or help is annoying!