If I had such a large and open enclosure and I wanted to make a stunning display PLUS see a snake out and about using it, I would actually put a different species into it.
Ball Pythons actually come from arid regions. So having it lush, jungle-y and lots of water features may look naturalistic, but not really for that species. Of course you can make it work. And in the beginning you will see a lot of your Ball Python, because that large of a space is scary at first and there will be a lot of cruising.
Once the BP gets used to the enclosure and relaxes, most of the time will be spent hiding. If the enclosure is beautiful to look at, there is nothing wrong with a snake being in the hide.
But something so big, there is so much you could do with it, and then put a species in that explores , is out and about, makes use of all the climbing, water, foliage and enjoys it tremendously. There are some Colubrids that get quite big and are bold and out and about. Carpet Pythons would enjoy it.
Its all about whether you are ok with looking at the enclosure empty (hidden snake) or you want a display that features the animal making use of all the deco a lot.
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