What do you think of my ball python setup?

https://imgur.com/9S2wInN

It’s a 48x18x18 tank. She’s always hiding in the rock on the far left which happens to be the cool side, so I got another exactly like it to put on the warm side. But so far she has still using the one on the left lol.
open to suggestions and comments :)

Is it for the same 6 months old BP that did not eat a week ago?

Yes, I am going to try to feed her again tomorrow. I haven’t handled her since and won’t until she consistently eats for me. She still comes out and explores at night though. I know a lot of people are against having a large tank for a juvenile, but with the research I did I opted for a one tank size for life and tried to make it crowded so she feels secure, I also drape a blanket over the open side when I’m not checking on her.

I don't have a large tank for my ball python yet but I think I would do the same thing you are just make it kind of real cluttered like to where she feels secure with plenty of places to hide
Unfortunately I could only afford to get a 10 gallon when I got my snake but he's a hatchling so that's perfect but if I had the money I would have got a one-time lifetime tank


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Unfortunately I'm not able to view your tank I wish I could see it

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My suggestion would be to start with a smaller setup.

Only 2 hides? Not enough. In an enclosure that size I'd have many more, like 6 at least.

Lots of things can be used as hides.

It's a hatchling? They love those cardboard tubes from a roll of toilet paper or paper towel. Go to the supermarket or Walmart and buy those cheap black food containers with clear lids. They're like really inexpensive single use Tupperware containers. Put the lid on, cut a hole in the side, sand it so it isn't jagged at all, stuff it with a little paper towel to make for a tight fit, and viola! They come in packages of 4 for like $3.

I've always gone with larger enclosures for hatchlings and clutter, like serious clutter, is the way to go. Use rocks, tubes, cereal boxes (or granola bar boxes), cardboard boxes. Look around the house and be creative.

Just two vital things - make sure its clean and NO TAPE or GLUE!!

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Here's a link to those cheap-o Walmart food containers.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays...Prep/938593899

The top is clear, so you cut a hole in the side (again sand away any jagged edges) and place it in the enclosure upside-down.

That link is for 5 containers for $2.95. It doesn't get cheaper than that. They make for great humidity boxes also.

Plus, at that price, if (when) the snake poops in them, easy clean up! Just toss the container and make another one!

So it was not eating before due to stress... Maybe mistakes in thehusbandry, possibly the move to your home, or a combination of both.

Then you decided to disturb it again by moving it into even larger enclosure? I'm just trying to understand your strategy.

I wish I can go by the 'one size fits all' idea with all my baby snakes and lizards. That would have saved me so much $$$. General rule is that they do better in smaller space so they can feel more secure and locate food easier, or so I was told, but I did have success getting my once refusing baby bp to eat and other potential picky eaters to eat.

Again, not trying to rude, just trying to understand your strategy so I can possibly do the same in the future to save some $$$.

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Only 2 hides? Not enough. In an enclosure that size I'd have many more, like 6 at least.

Lots of things can be used as hides.

It's a hatchling? They love those cardboard tubes from a roll of toilet paper or paper towel. Go to the supermarket or Walmart and buy those cheap black food containers with clear lids. They're like really inexpensive single use Tupperware containers. Put the lid on, cut a hole in the side, sand it so it isn't jagged at all, stuff it with a little paper towel to make for a tight fit, and viola! They come in packages of 4 for like $3.

I've always gone with larger enclosures for hatchlings and clutter, like serious clutter, is the way to go. Use rocks, tubes, cereal boxes (or granola bar boxes), cardboard boxes. Look around the house and be creative.

Just two vital things - make sure its clean and NO TAPE or GLUE!!

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

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As above .. I use pieces or dried out bark found in woods and parks ... there's usually big pieces of bark on the floor around old or felled trees and branches . They bend and curl as they dry out .


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Thank you everyone for the hide ideas :)

She’s not showing stressed behavior, I already came to the conclusion she wasn’t eating because I bought mice by accident instead of rats.

if you look closer you can see more than 2 hides. I have about 5 in there spread out plus plants a driftwood for security. If I need more that’s what I came here for.

I started her in this enclosure from day 1, only added things here and there. She’s adjusted well in my opinion. Hides during the day and comes out part of the night and no longer scales the side of her tank like she did the first couple days I got her. From what I’ve researched my logic is they obviously have a lot of room in the wild, and as long as her area is cluttered I never saw an issue with it.

Does she have a favorite hide yet?

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Does she have a favorite hide yet?

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Yes, she prefers her rock on the cool side lol
I even have an identical rock on the hot side, but she still prefers the cool side.

I do wish I could see your tank setup but I can't view it :(

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I do wish I could see your tank setup but I can't view it :(

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Thankvu Zinc!!
Omg thats a gorgeous tank!!!
What's your baby's name

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Thankvu Zinc!!
Omg thats a gorgeous tank!!!
What's your baby's name

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I was trying to figure out how to link it directly, still haven’t gotten this website down yet.
Thank you so much! :) her name is Scylla.