hello, I have considered getting a ball python for a few weeks now and I would like to ask a few terrarium maintenance questions.


1. I am leaning towards live plants for my ball python terrarium. Do you think this is a good choice versus artificial plants? Would live plants be better for a different reptile/amphibian?

2. How and what plants could I use to set up a live plant terrarium/vivarium properly? In the event I would need to clean the terrarium, how would I do that with all of the live plants?

3. Is there any plants that I should be avoiding for ball pythons or new ball python owners?

4. What is the minimum size (gallon) tank for a ball python? (I have heard 20 gallons, 45 gallons, and 35 gallons and I am honestly confused. )

5. In your experience, which is the best substrate for ball pythons? (Again, I have heard many different answers and when I finally decide on one someone tells me to avoid it at all costs.)