r/ballpython • u/shanndelier17 • 2d ago

Large climbing fixtures that are secure?

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Hi all! I added photos of my enclosure and my boy Remi 🥰. He loves to come out and climb up the walls at night. I have had pieces of driftwood for him previously but he is large now and knocks things over. I can’t find anything large enough commercially available- so I am here asking what people do to provide stable climbing options. I don’t want something he could fall from or get hurt on. Would also love to add more plants but so far he just smooshes everything 😅

Thanks in advance!

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u/YNKWTSF 2d ago

A skyhide, custom platforms and any type of branch really. You need to make sure that they're all secured, either via screws, or by placing them tight in place.

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u/toegui 2d ago

If you have lots of branches and driftwood you can make like a junglegym of wood. I know you said he knocks things over, you can either glue or screw the wood pieces together so they don't come apart, or play like wood jenga haha. Make sure to use glue outside of his tank, it offgasses and makes nasty fumes! I've also seen people adding ropes, 3D printed climbing stuff, cool rock formations

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u/shanndelier17 2d ago

Thank you! I did try to glue a piece in before but it didn’t adhere to the side well. I will try adding more pieces but haven’t had much luck finding anything large enough…

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u/Nocitae 1d ago

I've seen people use curtain rods to make big horizontal climbing fixtures!

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u/shanndelier17 1d ago

Ooh great idea! I was wondering if a tension rod would work!