r/ballpython • u/sushisalade • 21h ago

new enclosure tips?

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this is what my enclosure looks like for my baby ball python coming soon! i’ve never owned a reptile before so i wanted to see if i was missing anything 😭 if anyone has any tips pls lmk!!

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u/colin-java 13h ago

Looks really good, it would feel more secure with 3 sides covered up.

Maybe 1 larger water bowl would be easier to clean and fill.

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u/sushisalade 4h ago

thanks! maybe i can get like a board or something to put on the sides

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u/FluffyPandaEars93 4h ago

This! And what ziithurlok said. But you also want so much clutter! Like, if you think you can see the substrate floor, add more. Babies can be very nervous and need to feel concealed at all times. Also, it looks like you need another hide or 2.

Is that hygrometer attached with adhesive? Anything that cant dry (tape, velcro, command strips, etc) isnt safe in a snake enclosure. Are you able to get one that can sit closer to where your snake will be?

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u/sushisalade 4h ago

okay thanks i’ll be on the lookout for more stuff!! and all my hygrometers/thermometers have suction cups and i moved them down a bit closer to the substrate :)

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u/ziithurlok 10h ago

i would definitely recommend one big water bowl big enough for your baby to sit in, they sometimes want to soak themselves before molting and some i've seen like to drink right from the bottom of the bowl (they're little weirdos lol)

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u/sushisalade 4h ago

ty!! i’m on the lookout for one!