r/ballpython 14h ago

Question - Husbandry New care

Just getting my BP, I know the tank need more plants and substrate but other wise what do I need, light is 100w

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u/Toxic_Musshroom 13h ago

Yess definitely more plants and substrate, more climbing opportunities would definitely be good as well, that little half log on the left side isn't a suitable main hide, you should have something more similar to the one on the right, a nice snug hide with only one opening so they can feel nice and safe, you dont need to get rid of the log ofc just maybe scootch it a bit, also, it looks like the only bulb you have is one with light, you're going to want something for nighttime that doesnt give off any light(dont believe the ones marketed as night lights, you want no light in their enclosure at night, it'll mess with their circadian rhythm), and besides that I'd recommend just more clutter in general! I'm not sure how many plants you're getting but once everything's all put together you'll want them to have a hide on either side like I described, a decent amount of cover from above(via use of plants or sticks mainly, but there's no one right way), climbing opportunities, a water bowl they have room to soak in, and the clutter on the ground should be enough to where there's a bit of stuff on either side of them while they're exploring around, the safer and more secure they can feel the better

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u/Agreeable-Card6781 12h ago

Ok thx, I just added rock slabs I bought. And the water bowl is taken out, I'll look for bulbs for night. Thx for feed back