Looking for aesthetic set-up photos!

[littlemaxbigworld]

I’m awaiting my girl’s T8 to arrive. I’ve had her for years and I’ve had her husbandry down very well so that’s not really what I’m here for. I have another thread in husbandry just for new tips with AP - mostly how to set up the thermostat probe with the new RHP - but I really just want to see your tank setup!

Their comfort and husbandry of course is top priority. No decorations with holes to get stuck in. Identical hides. Etc. But show me your super cute tanks! Especially APs! I super enjoy having a cute (or badass!) set up that’s as equally functional as it is pretty and fun and awesome to look at. Give me some new inspiration my friends!

Thanks!

[Gio]

You can set up a cage the way you want to set it up as long as the animal's basic needs are met.

There is nothing "Cute or badass" about a cage to your snake. Reptiles don't care what our interpretation of their natural environment is. I prefer naturalistic caging (my interpretation) that provides my animals certain options, but the decor and overall look of the housing is for my benefit.

I do feel offering climbing options can allow exercise opportunities that a snake won't get if you only offer a flat and sterile environment.

Every species I keep here is semi arboreal, however even the Royal python cage (top right) has perches and they are used from time to time.


If you have the husbandry set up correctly, you are open to experiment with different decor.

Find out what you like and make sure the snake ins't stressed by the changes. Some things may actually enrich the animal's life and some changes may only make your display look nicer to you and others.

Have fun and good luck.

[littlemaxbigworld]

You can set up a cage the way you want to set it up as long as the animal's basic needs are met.

There is nothing "Cute or badass" about a cage to your snake. Reptiles don't care what our interpretation of their natural environment is. I prefer naturalistic caging (my interpretation) that provides my animals certain options, but the decor and overall look of the housing is for my benefit.

I do feel offering climbing options can allow exercise opportunities that a snake won't get if you only offer a flat and sterile environment.

Every species I keep here is semi arboreal, however even the Royal python cage (top right) has perches and they are used from time to time.


If you have the husbandry set up correctly, you are open to experiment with different decor.

Find out what you like and make sure the snake ins't stressed by the changes. Some things may actually enrich the animal's life and some changes may only make your display look nicer to you and others.

Have fun and good luck.

Thanks for the photos and input! The aesthetic is of course for viewing pleasure. I’ve noticed over time on the board that some people are purely functional and like storage tubs while others like full functionality in addition to something pleasant to look at. I won’t be changing her tank right away for sure. Same hides, same decor and plants, and the additions or changes will be gradual over time both as she adjusts and as I kind of decide what direction I want to go. Her comfort and security and health is for sure top priority, I’ve just seen that there’s definitely ways to achieve both. I also very much enjoy looking at other people’s set ups. It’s fun! I’ve got stuff for her to climb on now but I’m looking forward to being able to fit more, uh, activities is the wrong word. Enrichment! There we go lol she’s outgrown her exoterra and deserves a happier, more stable and reliable permanent home. She seems happy. Constantly hides. Eats great. Perfect sheds. So she seems pretty content and I want to keep that going, but she’s due for an upgrade for sure.

Thanks again!!

[Southpaw91]

Here's my t8 setup. Sorry, the top of the cage is a bit of a catch-all.

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[littlemaxbigworld]

Here's my t8 setup. Sorry, the top of the cage is a bit of a catch-all.

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Super cute! I’m so excited. Are those live potted plants? Also what kind of thermometer is in there?

[Southpaw91]

Super cute! I’m so excited. Are those live potted plants? Also what kind of thermometer is in there?

Yes! I have live potted pothos. They are not growing super fast in the low light conditions but they are also not dying! And they help boost humidity. I have AcuRite 00613digital thermometers in there.

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[LivingDeadGirl]

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[Absololol]

This is still a bioactive enclosure despite her killing some of the plants by de-rooting them and pushing them against the CHE

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[Absololol]

She does have a t5 shadedweller as well but it's on a day/night cycle and it's currently midnight.. At least this new plant hasn't been killed yet

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[littlemaxbigworld]

This is still a bioactive enclosure despite her killing some of the plants by de-rooting them and pushing them against the CHE

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Noodles be feisty! I have some plant decorations that she will always knock over no matter what I do haha. How has having a bio active home for her been going? My roommate has one for her crested geckos. It’s a cute idea but I don’t think it’s something I’d personally invest the time in, although she swears it’s easier.

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She does have a t5 shadedweller as well but it's on a day/night cycle and it's currently midnight.. At least this new plant hasn't been killed yet

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I haven’t heard of those! I just looked it up a bit. What does it do for her enclosure and stuff? New things! Learn me stuff haha