New addition

[FreQ]

Good day all

I just acquired a new regular and I was wanting to use this 90 gallon glass enclosure that I have and make an elaborate terrarium for him

I plan to use Cypress much for substrate and to sink somethig in it ot make a "pond" for him to soak in/ drink from and logs and other vegetation Are there any other critters i.e. reptiles or amphibians that I can put in that would be safe for him and that wont appeal to his appetite?

[darkangel]

When you say "regular" do you mean a ball python? That size enclosure is way WAY too big for any ball python. It would also be nearly impossible to maintain temps and keep clean. And no, you shouldn't put anything else in with it.

[hoo-t]

Good day all

I just acquired a new regular and I was wanting to use this 90 gallon glass enclosure that I have and make an elaborate terrarium for him

I plan to use Cypress much for substrate and to sink somethig in it ot make a "pond" for him to soak in/ drink from and logs and other vegetation Are there any other critters i.e. reptiles or amphibians that I can put in that would be safe for him and that wont appeal to his appetite?

FreQ,



Congratulations on your new snake!



You’re going to find very quickly that nobody on this site is going to recommend using that 90 gallon tank to house a ball python! Its simply waay too large! Ball pythons are very private snakes, and thrive in small, tight spaces. In fact, if you do put him in that 90, he will spend 90% to 99% of his time in a hide that is small enough for him to fit tightly into. If the snake is a hatchling, and you feel you must use a glass tank, a 10 gallon tank is the largest you would want to use. A fully grown bp can be housed successfully in a 20 or 29 gallon tank (same floor space in either size tank). The BEST option, though, is to house your snake in a plastic tub. Its cheap, easier to maintain proper temps and humidity, and gives the snake the feeling of privacy and security that it needs. BPs will be stressed in an enclosure that is too large!



The next issue is the “pond”. BPs do not need to soak/swim except when needed to correct a husbandry problem, such as stuck sheds or mites. Your best option for supplying fresh water is a small ceramic water bowl, which is just large enough for the snake to drink from.



Finally, you should never, Never, NEVER house a ball python with other reptiles or amphibians. The risks of stress, illness, and injury are simply too great. In fact, it is highly recommended that bps be housed singly. The ONLY exception to this is when placing a male and female together for breeding, and then only when closely supervised under ideal conditions.



If you wish to be successful in keeping your ball python healthy and happy, please consider these recommendations, and spend a fair amount of time browsing the forums on this site. You’ll learn a great deal about the successful caring for a ball python!



Best of luck!

Steve

[FreQ]

thanks for the input guys! I ust happened to have this 90 gallon in the garage and thought it might be cool to use

hes not a hatchling he came from last years clutch I've estimated him to be 28-34 inches

I'll just stick to the 29 long that I already have him in then

[FreQ]

just another quick question if you please


I was away for a couple of days and he defacated in there and after cleaning out the substrate and the enclosure he still has a bit of a smell to him. Kinda a poo/urea smell to him. Can I give him a quick bath or anything to clean him up?

[hoo-t]

Sure. When washing poop off a snake, I generally just take him/her to the sink, and make sure the running water is approximately the same temp as the snake, and rinse him/her off. You CAN use IVORY soap, but be sure to rinse thoroughly. And make sure it is IVORY, no additives. And I usually try to avoid the snake's head with the soap.

Steve