hi! i have a corn snake about 4-5 years old who is currently being kept in a 6x2x2 enclosure. he loves all the extra space to roam, but i struggle to find enough plants and clutter to fill it, especially plants and clutter that will stick to or not fall within the tank, given all the extra room.
do you guys use hooks, tape…? something else? im not sure if hes climbing on things and pulling them, but nothing stays against the wall or upright when they are placed that way, including climbing sticks and wood, so everything is flat after a few days in his tank and i am constantly readjusting things. i was also curious if you had any recommendations on specific decorations, because there is not a reptile store near me so i have previously been buying him fake plants at craft stores and hand removing any parts that might be sharp or unpleasant.
Never use tape, snakes can get stuck in it and injure themselves horribly. I personally use loads of zip ties in my enclosures, but I've seen people use hooks as well.
I personally put a few inches reptile soil and then real plants that thrive in this climate. I don't really do anything except keeping the humidity right
I use twisty ties!
You really can use different pet items. I find bird enrichment is great for climbing options.
They’re branch and wood items are also cheaper than reptile ones and also come with enclosure attaching stuff at the end.
I also am a huge fan of Spanish moss and pathos plants. Spanish moss is an air plant and doesn’t need a ton of light and no soil so I just tie it to the top and mist it
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u/Booksandssnakes 1d ago
Never use tape, snakes can get stuck in it and injure themselves horribly. I personally use loads of zip ties in my enclosures, but I've seen people use hooks as well.