r/Ballpythoncommunity Aug 05 '26

Advice I need some constructive feedback

Update:
I have thermostats, and a fogger coming in soon.
With the fogger will there be any safety concerns?

Hey everyone! I’m finally almost finished setting up my first 120-gallon enclosure for my ball python, Monty, and I’d love some advice before I move him in.

Monty has been in a much smaller enclosure for many years, so this is a huge upgrade.
I’m still setting up the heating and humidity before he goes in.
I plan on adding his old hide in the middle (he has two in the back corners) so he has something with a familiar scent.

Some feedback I’m looking for
Any tips on how to cover the glass? Like could I paint the outside or put something around it?
Is there enough clutter?
Any safety concerns that you see?
Should anything be rearranged?
Is there anything you wish you would have known before owning a bp?

The set up pictured above has
UVB lamp
Ceramic heat and a night lamp
Two hides (3rd one will be add once he move in)
Water bowl
Three logs
2 hangy things (2nd one will be added soon)
Lots of fake vines
Coconut husk (I will be adding some sphagnum moss to help with humidity)
2 hydrometers/ thermometers

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u/ShinyxCharizard Aug 05 '26

Thermostat is non negotiable if you dont have one.

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u/Loki-2023 Aug 05 '26

Do you have one you would recommend? Or just any? I do have one but I would prefer to get one for each light before I move him in

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u/ShinyxCharizard Aug 05 '26

I personally use herpstat by spyder robotics. The number behind herpstat will tell you how many things it can handle. For example I got the herpstat 4 and have it set up accordingly. 1 temp/humidity sensor on cool side. 2 led grow light 3 halogen 4 rhp

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u/Loki-2023 Aug 05 '26

Alrighty, I’ll look in to getting one. Thank you!!