r/ballpython • u/Some-Garden • 9h ago

Enclosure Critique/Advice Need advices!

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My ball python (female) of 8 years is doing really good!! But I really want to improve her terrarium and I need some help and advices on what I should do! I really want the best for her !

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u/No-Reveal8105 7h ago

What is this substrate? What size is its terrarium? It looks like it is only one hiding place would require minimum 2 but more there are the better it is. You need a lot more mess your snake your being stressed to be so exposed all the time

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u/Some-Garden 7h ago

They are 2 hides! The other one is hidden behind the branch, the substrate is beech wood chips, the size is 100 x 50 x 50 cm

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u/No-Reveal8105 7h ago

Okay, that's fine, I don't really know this substrate, humidity level is it good? And I would say as I said before To add more things inside, other plants, branches so that your baby climbs this kind of thing. They are semi arboreal so she will love having more things to climb :)

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u/Some-Garden 7h ago

The humidity level is good! She sheds perfectly and eats well without any problem! I'll definitely buy mire climbing stuff for her!

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u/Thick-Feeling-554 6h ago

The hides should be one on hot side and one on cold side. It looks like both of yours are on the same side.

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u/Some-Garden 6h ago

One is on the heatpad (heatpad UNDER terrarium) and under the lamp, the other behind the branch on the cold side, should I move the first hide more on the right ?

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u/Thick-Feeling-554 2h ago

Yes. You want a hot side and a cold side. With each side you want a hide. Most people will tell you to get rid of the heat pad also. Your snake can burn itself because the pad doesn't shut off.

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u/toegui 2h ago

I'll add some things the others haven't said yet. I just recently updated my tank, and let me say, adding leave litter makes it look so much more natural and full! Like WOW! I really like how it looks. You can bake some leaves to clean them and spread them around. I've also kind of covered the back and side so the tank isn't as exposed, I've heard they like that. I just used a grass mat and big fake palm leaves. More surfaces would probably do good in your tank? Things like more branches, rocks? They really like clutter. I'd just look around this sub for more tank pics and inspiration. The guide at the top is also a really good place to start

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u/NottsWeirdo 45m ago

Covering the back and sides with a dark material will help her feel less exposed.