What plants are safe to keep with BPs

I am upgrading my juvenile BP’s enclosure soon and want to put some plants to help with humidity and some hiding places for her. What are some good sturdy plants safe for ball pythons?

https://emborapets.com/best-plants-for-ball-pythons/

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I was researching this a bit ago, and found this article helpful. However, since there's a lot of misinformation out there, I'd recommend checking out multiple sources.

Also, this thread talks about the topic and some of the problems/solutions that would come with keeping plants and ball pythons together:
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...arium-Vivarium

Best of luck!

"Snake plants" ;) (aka "mother-in-law's tongue" - formally Dracaena trifasciata) :snake:

There's many others though...you want plants that are (1) sturdy enough not to be ploughed under by your snake, (2) something that has no spikes/thorns that might cause injuries, & (3) plants that don't exude anything toxic/poisonous. (at least snakes won't EAT plants, like our dogs & cats might, but stuff can rub off on their skin & potentially be absorbed). On top of that, you need plants that can thrive in the same conditions (amount of natural sunlight, heat & humidity) so many things are ruled out.

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

"Snake plants" ;) (aka "mother-in-law's tongue" - formally Dracaena trifasciata) :snake:

There's many others though...you want plants that are (1) sturdy enough not to be ploughed under by your snake, (2) something that has no spikes/thorns that might cause injuries, & (3) plants that don't exude anything toxic/poisonous. (at least snakes won't EAT plants, like our dogs & cats might, but stuff can rub off on their skin & potentially be absorbed). On top of that, you need plants that can thrive in the same conditions (amount of natural sunlight, heat & humidity) so many things are ruled out.

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she actually doesn’t bulldoze most things I put in, she seems quite happy exploring without causing issues thankfully. I’m looking for things that fulfills the second two issues as she has been known to accidentally munch on her surroundings when eating her food. Thorns could also hurt her as she likes to explore on occasion.

Also I’m planning on it to be on or around a grape wood branch for its protection and so she can climb a bit more on occasion

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Originally Posted by EldritchPreacher

she actually doesn’t bulldoze most things I put in, she seems quite happy exploring without causing issues thankfully. I’m looking for things that fulfills the second two issues as she has been known to accidentally munch on her surroundings when eating her food. Thorns could also hurt her as she likes to explore on occasion.

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Well, we as their keepers have to think of EVERYTHING. When snakes need to shed, they rub against anything they have, unaware that they might cut their skin open if it has thorns that might catch on them, for example. But sooner or later, most snakes get around to climbing over plants too, so it never hurts for them to be sturdy, unless you don't mind wasting your money.

https://www.snakesforpets.com/plants...kes-terrarium/

I'd recommend getting in touch with Josh or Riley @TheBioDude. They have a lot of plants including species specific plant packs (Yes, there is one for a ball python.)

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

Well, we as their keepers have to think of EVERYTHING. When snakes need to shed, they rub against anything they have, unaware that they might cut their skin open if it has thorns that might catch on them, for example. But sooner or later, most snakes get around to climbing over plants too, so it never hurts for them to be sturdy, unless you don't mind wasting your money.

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fair enough I like being cautious either way

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Originally Posted by vivi

https://www.snakesforpets.com/plants...kes-terrarium/

I'd recommend getting in touch with Josh or Riley @TheBioDude. They have a lot of plants including species specific plant packs (Yes, there is one for a ball python.)

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I really like the list they gave I’ll look into the humid plants. It’s exactly what I was looking for

Pothos are my go-to. They will tolerate almost any lighting conditions (except full direct sun) and mine look great despite being routinely trampled by my BP and crestie (separate tanks obvs)https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...bdc1bdfea4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7856d27f3a.jpg

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I've had pothos do well, as well as cryptanthus, spider plants, prayer plants, nerve plants if you can keep them properly watered (they dry out VERY quickly), and an algaonema. I recently bought a swiss cheese vine that I'll be adding strands of to my girl's permanent enclosure, as well as a coleus that has had some amazing growth under regular LED lights. Fast growth is very promising against an animal that can easily trample and flatten plants just by switching hides.

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Pothos are my go-to. They will tolerate almost any lighting conditions (except full direct sun) and mine look great despite being routinely trampled by my BP and crestie (separate tanks obvs)https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...bdc1bdfea4.jpghttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...7856d27f3a.jpg

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Ironically enough I think that’s the plants we keep around my house. I’ll take a snip from it, let it take root in some water, and plant it when I finish setting up her tank. That’s great

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Ironically enough I think that’s the plants we keep around my house. I’ll take a snip from it, let it take root in some water, and plant it when I finish setting up her tank. That’s great

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That's exactly what I did! Lol

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