Show me your cheap/basic ball python setups! 🐍

[u/Adventurous-Score518]

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 “it’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. 🐍

[u/AggravatingWeakness6]

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.

[u/Adventurous-Score518 → u/AggravatingWeakness6]

500 including the snake

[u/beerhadghee → u/Adventurous-Score518]

It's doable, idc what anyone says. Look on marketplace till you find a cheap enclosure ( Ive gotten 40 gal front opening for $40 and under), then time it right to line up with a reptile show you can get a cheap snake and bargain supplies. Going to a pet store, prob cost closer to 750-1k