Cage set up ideas

I have a 40 gallon tank for my snake, and well when I look at it, it just looks... Boring compared to some of the tanks I see on YouTube. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make it look good? I can put pictures if that will help you figure out on what I already have.

Picture of you current set up would be great.

A pic would be nice! We can "pimp your BP enclosure." :P

To make it look nicer, I would just recommend more plastic plants plants, more hides, a more natural-looking substrate, even more hides, branches, a nice big water bowl. Just try to fill it up in a way that's busy, naturey, and convincing. And give it a little personality or a theme with certain decorations/ornaments. Hope that helps. :)

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Originally Posted by satomi325

Picture of you current set up would be great.

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My phone won't let me post pictures on the site but here's a link to photobucket of a photo. http://s1078.photobucket.com/albums/...1332387550.jpg

I'm planning on getting a background so besides that any suggestion are great!

I think a background will help a lot. You could add some of those suction cup plants that hang from the top edges. It definitely wouldn't mind a few more hides either ;)

What substrate is that?

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Originally Posted by rebelrachel13

I think a background will help a lot. You could add some of those suction cup plants that hang from the top edges. It definitely wouldn't mind a few more hides either ;)

What substrate is that?

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It's actually AstroTurf which I hate it and I know my snake does too lol, I'm switching to Eco earth this weekend and make it look more real/ earthy. And thanks for the suggestions :)

It's not that bad.
Covering both sides and the back would improve the look and security for your ball.
I would choose a theme and go with that. Like a jungle theme or something.
Like what Rachel said, some plants will add to the look.

The wooden half log hide isn't that great to use. They tend to mold after a while.
Two cave hides on both sides would look nice. And a little bit of friendly advice, the dial thermometers on the tank wall aren't very accurate. You can get 12$ digital thermometer that will measure both the hot side, cold side, and humidity from walmart

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Originally Posted by satomi325

It's not that bad.
Covering both sides and the back would improve the look and security for your ball.
I would choose a theme and go with that. Like a jungle theme or something.
Like what Rachel said, some plants will add to the look.

The wooden half log hide isn't that great to use. They tend to mold after a while.
Two cave hides on both sides would look nice. And a little bit of friendly advice, the dial thermometers on the tank wall aren't very accurate. You can get 12$ digital thermometer that will measure both the hot side, cold side, and humidity from walmart

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Oh I know I hate those thermometers I'm going on a shoppin trip just for the tank this weekend so I'm trying to get everything I need down before I go. I don't have a Walmart near me, but is it like the Zoo Med Digital Thermometer?
Thanks for the help

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Originally Posted by Tunechi

Oh I know I hate those thermometers I'm going on a shoppin trip just for the tank this weekend so I'm trying to get everything I need down before I go. I don't have a Walmart near me, but is it like the Zoo Med Digital Thermometer?
Thanks for the help

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I'm not sure what the Zoo Med thermometers look like, but these two work great:

http://www.acurite.com/media/catalog...-800x800_1.jpg

http://www.acurite.com/media/catalog...a2-800x800.jpg

They have them on amazon, but it's not as cheap as walmart. I'm not sure if target or other places carry them?

If there's a hardware store near you they have indoor/outdoor thermometers with probes as well. They're a little more expensive.. maybe closer to 20 dollars, but they do still have the humidity reading as well. Still better than the dials :)