New to the forum (and snakes), so treat me gently please. I'm about to take the plunge on buying a juvenile Royal Python. I've had some good talks on snake suitability, care, feeding etc with my chosen shop & been offered a complete viv set up & snake at (what I consider) a reasonable price.
My question is though....What are the best substrate & habitat, to give the most natural look & give the snake some interest/ places to hide etc.
Not too keen on the sawdust looking substrates in the shops, or the artificial plants.....So what can I use, without putting the snake at any risk of harm/ stress?