How to black out a tank

Personally, I would utilize black contact paper. Contact paper is relatively cheap and if applied correctly, it will look great and also act as a non-permanent solution. What I mean by this is you can remove it in the future if need be. I’m not sure if this is your first Ball Python or not but if it is, you may very well catch the “Bug” and eventually upgrade to a rack system. If that is the case, you may find another use for your enclosure which would not require three sides to be blacked out. It is always good to keep the future in mind. Even if you don't catch the "Bug" you still might find yourself wanting to reuse the enclosure for something else one day which would make a non-permanent solution the best option.

So, the summary of black contact paper would be:

1. It’s cheap
2. It’s esthetically pleasing
3. It’s non-permanent

Ok I sure will thank you

I used drawing paper and electrical tape. I Used electrical tape because I didn't want to see the tape through the glass. With the electrical tape I was able to tape the paper to the black plastic borders at the top and bottom and the tape just blends into the plastic. On the outside of course.

I wouldn't do anything permanent because you never know what you may want to use the tank for at a later date.

ok thank you all so much

Hope this helps. This pic is from when i was first setting up my tank. It's a static cling background from PETCO $15.00 or so. Nott too bad. Keep in mind i have a large (18x18x36) tank and still only needed 1 roll. i like it because it looks good and is made out of a rubber type material, just in case i peel it off one day to reuse. It goes on the outsde of the tank same as window tint.

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figured id post this because im on my way to my thread to put it up.

Haha lol thank you.