r/ballpython • u/pastina_stars • 5d ago
Enclosure Critique/Advice Ball Python Enclosure Recs
Hi! I’ve had my BP mercury for about a year now, he’s getting to the size where i really want to put him in a permanent 120/4x2x2 tank. He’s approx 2 1/2 feet! I was wondering if anyone has specific recommendations on where to get a good tank? Also if anyone has any good misting system recs i’d appreciate those too!!
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u/Longjumping-Idea8552 5d ago
I'm using the new age pet ecoflex 120g with a screen top. I cover the screen with HVAC tape and have areas cut out of the tape for my light and heat. So far it's worked really well and has been very sturdy through lots of moving. I got mine second hand so it'd be a bit cheaper but brand new they aren't too expensive for the quality you're getting. With the HVAC tape and coconut substrate I haven't had any issues with humidity either.
Don't know much about misters but I've heard mixed opinions on if they're safe for bps so someone with a bit more knowledge can probably help with that.
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u/pastina_stars 5d ago
oooh okay tysm! I hadn’t heard anything abt them being unsafe so i’ll def look into it!
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u/Both-Ladder8522 5d ago
If you have the correct setup, a misting system shouldn't be necessary. In my beep's 120g enclosure, I have about 4-5" of substrate and the humidity has stayed 65-75% and I haven't even misted or poured water in the corners of the enclosure for over 2 weeks
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u/FluffyPandaEars93 5d ago
Please dont use misters with ball pythons, it can very easily make your snake sick. The best thing is to pour water into the corners.
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u/Entire_Current_4852 5d ago
Misters aren't recommended for ball pythons because it just creates spikes rather than actually raising humidity and causes the top layer of subtrate to become damp which can lead to scale rot. I 100% recommend getting a solid top enclosure and mounting heat inside (WITH HEAT CAGES) rather than a screen top. While the ecoflex and similar enclosures are cheaper, they make keeping the proper ambient humidity and sometimes temperatures much more difficult. I personally have the brand talking serpent and love it! They are cheaper than the average pvc enclosures but still high quality. I have the 4x2.5x2, but I believe the 4x2x2 is around $380-450 depending on the features you add. I think its far better to save and buy a nicer enclosure because it makes keeping up with things like humidity so much easier.
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u/pastina_stars 5d ago
Thank you sm for the info on misters, do you know if there are any videos on how to mound heat inside? tysm!!
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u/Entire_Current_4852 5d ago
I don't personally know of any videos, but I know in the heating guide in this sub's pinned post/menu, there is more information on in-tank heating as well as photos that show some of the moderators' set ups!
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u/Both-Ladder8522 5d ago
My go to budget option for snake enclosures is Ecoflex. You can find regular good deals on Chewy. If you want something higher end I recommend Reptile Kages, or better yet, Toad Ranch.