What are the chances of my ball python climbing in her enclosure?

I made my ball python an enclosure that is 2 ft tall so that i can put a ledge in that is close to the heat lamp what are the chances of her climbing up to it


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BP's are mainly ground dwelling snakes. When they are young they are more likely to climb, but generally they won't utilize the extra height. I have both 2' and 1' tall cages. I keep by BP's in 1 foot cages since they didn't utilize the 2' cages.

If i put the ledge in will she bask on it?


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Mine only climbs when it's feeding time, and she's trying to find that rat! Bahaha!!!

I dont feed in the enclosure


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Originally Posted by dillymann

I dont feed in the enclosure


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I do. I don't really see much of an advantage to feeding outside the enclosure. I know some will disagree, and I guess it's a personal thing.

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If i put the ledge in will she bask on it?


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Ball pythons don't really bask...they live most of their lives out in tiny holes in the ground.

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Originally Posted by kat_black181

Ball pythons don't really bask...they live most of their lives out in tiny holes in the ground.

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Do you think she will go on the ledge if i put it in thought?


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Do you think she will go on the ledge if i put it in thought?


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She might go up there on occasion, but BP's spend 99% of their time in their hide.


Feeding in the cage is really best, you are actually more likely to get bit feeding in a separate container

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Do you think she will go on the ledge if i put it in thought?


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She may. You can try it out and see if she likes it. She may also like curling around it or hiding behind it.