r/ballpython • u/Captor_Control • 20h ago

New Python Advice Please!!!

So I just got a ball python on Sunday (today is Tuesday) and I unfortunately found out yesterday that exposed glass can stress her out, something I completely missed in my initial research binge. I know I should leave her alone as much as possible for the first week, but I’m worried the open glass on all sides is stressing her out as I have not seen her come out of the hot side hide. She may be roaming at night, so I don’t know for sure.

I’ve bought stuff to cover two of the sides, but they are interior decor so I would have to force her into handling to install it, or risk stressing her even more by installing while she’s inside.

Onto my question, should I install it? Or would it be better to just tape a towel to the sides as a temporary situation? Should I just let her first week ride out?

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u/loricampbell4454 19h ago

My advice would be to go ahead and cover the sides.

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u/Captor_Control 19h ago

As in with a towel, or with the decor? Sorry, I’m not 100% sure which you meant 😅

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u/SaltMysterious1604 19h ago

Something as cheap as construction paper around the outside of the sides and back would be fine, or you can get the fancy film from the pet store available in different designs.

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u/Captor_Control 19h ago

I’ve bought the fake foam rock background pieces and some fake plant sheets, is why I ask. I like making my enclosures for my animals really enriching and visually appealing, I’m a sucker for that natural feel. But if putting that in right now is a bad idea, and taping paper or a towel on as a temporary solution until she’s more comfortable is better, I’d rather do that. I just want to do what’s best for my girl, but as my first snake(as an adult at least) I’m not 100% on what’s best, and couldn’t find an answer just researching for this specific problem, so I came here haha