natural cage for my normal...

my female normal chillin in front of her hide waiting for dinner............
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Hey, thats a nice set up you have there.
Any chance for more pics of it.

Is that a half log she's in?

Your setup looks great!

I currently have a my baby ball in a 20 gallon. Is that too big? I dont think she feels overwhelmed because she moves around in it often. BTW thats a really nice setup you have there. All I have right now is a bowl with water, a log cave, and paper towel bedding. Hopefully this weekend ill be getting some aspen and a half log.

hey thanks guys.... yip its a half log,
i got a thermostat under it and its an exo terra cage...
i will try get some more pics of my other enclosures soon as i get a chance..

Incoming reasons why you shouldn't have a half log. I bet there will be a few posts about it. I've read a few and they all say the same thing. You're ball python likes a hide that's snug around her, and a half log can't do that.

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Originally Posted by Elise.m

Incoming reasons why you shouldn't have a half log. I bet there will be a few posts about it. I've read a few and they all say the same thing. You're ball python likes a hide that's snug around her, and a half log can't do that.

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ive used half logs for over 10 years with balls and ive never had a propblem,
they eat they breed what more do you need..

You do what works for you.

Generally the half logs are not ideal, because they are so open. A upturned pot or bowl seems to enclose the snake better and thus make them feel more secure.

With your cage, it doesn't look open anyway, but set right on a flat surface, the snakes can still feel very exposed. For beginners with young snakes, usually it's better to use a enclosed hide, rather than a more open one.

Whatever works for you. I just like reccomending the safe route for beginners.

I use half logs on most of mine. But I back one side of the log all the way to the back of the tank, so it is more private for them.