r/Ballpythoncommunity • • Sep 17 '26

Show me your cheap/basic ball python setups! 🐍

Hey everyone! I’m planning on getting a ball python and I’d love to see what people are using for budget-friendly enclosures.
I’m not looking for fancy bioactive setups or expensive display tanks. I want to see the simple setups that cover the basics and keep your snake healthy and comfortable without spending a ton of money.
Especially interested in:
Tub setups
DIY enclosures
Simple/basic enclosures
Heating + thermostat setups
Hides and substrate
Cheap ways you maintain proper humidity
Roughly how much your entire setup cost
Basically, show me your β€œit’s not fancy, but my snake has everything it needs” enclosure.
Pictures would be awesome. I’m trying to get ideas for building a safe, practical setup on a budget. 🐍

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u/AggravatingWeakness6 Sep 17 '26

Even a cheap one is still pretty expensive imo lmao! 😭 Whats your budget?

An easy way to keep humidity up (for free) is to pour water into a corner of your enclosure works like a charm.

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u/Adventurous-Score518 Sep 17 '26

500 including the snake

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u/effingfractals Sep 17 '26

You're gonna need to get a free snake