All right, so, first of all... I purchased my "normal" BP on 11/18 and initially had it in a 10G tank. I posted pictures here and got constructive criticism on my set-up and husbandry. In just a few weeks, I have learned so much just from browsing around the forums and I just wanted to post a little set of updated pictures.

My BP now lives in a 20GL. I know a lot of hobbyists/experts promote the use of tubs but I only have one snake and it's going to stay that way at least for a while. Also, even though it just lives in my bedroom with me, I wanted it in a nice display tank. I've worked very, very hard to balance aesthetics and proper husbandry. I've pretty much achieved this balance (I think)... although, naturally, when I went to take pictures that included the thermometer measurements (cool side: 83, hot side: 93, humidity: 50%), it blanked out in the flash and/or was blocked entirely.

Anyhow, without further adieu:


My BP really likes this "ginormous" log/stump I bought today for only $10! In fact, right now, it's curled up inside it with its head popping out one of the holes... oh, wait... now it's moving...


I tried to get most of the tank in one shot. It's pretty much a jungle. The cool side is on the left and the warm side is on the right.


Oh, wait, you can sort of see the reading on the thermometer in this one! But of course it's wrong because I had just put it back in after rearranging everything.

I wanted to thank everyone who's helped me, both directly and indirectly! My BP is very sweet, gentle and curious. And it eats like a piglet. I dropped a mouse into its feeding bin (I feed it outside of the enclosure) on Friday night and it struck within 10 seconds. It eats every 5 - 7 days without problem and is basically a sweetheart!

Now that classes are over and finals are almost over as well, I'll have my mornings open to schedule an appointment with the vet to get my baby's health checked out... and get it sexed so I can finally name it.

I would love any name suggestions. Oh, and I know there's always room for improvement so if you have any tips to make my vivarium even better, let me know. I am searching for a good wallpaper for it but I haven't had any luck yet. Any kind of feedback is very welcome!