What do you guys think of my new climbing opportunity?

[Neko_snake]

Hey guys,
My ball python loves climbing around so I've been looking for a decent piece of wood for him to climb on for a while now. I couldn't find anything I liked so I decided to make it. I found some cork bark branches at a local pet store and after seeing how people make backgrounds I decided to try to make something myself. This is my first time making something like this and it isn't the prettiest but I'm pretty proud of it. Now if I was making this again I'd probably make it smaller but as my boy is still growing I think it works for now. It's made from cork branches, expanding foam, black acrylic paint, and a decent amount of silicone. Tips on how to make it better are appreciated but remember it's my first time making something so please don't judge it too hard.

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[Erie_herps]

I think it looks good, depending on how heavy it is you might need to weigh it down or bury it in the substrate, but I can't tell that from a picture.

[Bogertophis]

Not bad at all- I like how it looks in there- it's very creative, & the main thing is, if your snake likes it- I suspect he will.

[Neko_snake]

I think it looks good, depending on how heavy it is you might need to weigh it down or bury it in the substrate, but I can't tell that from a picture.

I actually had to put a rock near the base and spray foam that in because at first it wasn't sitting right. But now it doesn't tip over or move at all. Almost forgot I put that in there. Thanks for thinking it looks good.

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[Neko_snake]

Not bad at all- I like how it looks in there- it's very creative, & the main thing is, if your snake likes it- I suspect he will.

Lol well once his lights go out, I'll definitely be keeping an eye on him to see his reaction. Thanks for the encouragement. I really liked making this so I'll probably be trying more DIY things in the future. This did take a while and because it was my first time I made a couple mistakes which made it take longer and cost more but it was worth it to me.

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[Bogertophis]

Lol well once his lights go out, I'll definitely be keeping an eye on him to see his reaction. Thanks for the encouragement. I really liked making this so I'll probably be trying more DIY things in the future. This did take a while and because it was my first time I made a couple mistakes which made it take longer and cost more but it was worth it to me.

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Few get it right on the first try, & so many more NEVER try at all- but once you allow your creativity to partake, it gets easier. More fun & fewer regrets.

[Trinityblood]

Cool idea! Not sure if by ideas you mean in looks or function. Hmm. Maybe some fake moss on the fake rock? Or plant bits? Adding a perch branch between two of the branches?

[Albert Clark]

I think it looks very creative! You will always be able to tweak it going forward. See if it will have the functionality that you prefer for the reptile.