my girl is quite the active climber (especially lately since shes getting too big for her hide. idk if its a good sign or not but shes only once ever missed a meal.) all night shes up and down the branch. it couldnt hurt to try. if she doesnt like it throw it out. no big deal. give it a go. make sure to sterilize it first and id advise a live branch rather than something you found laying around the yard. there could be some rot inside it that might not last too long with a growing snake on it. my opinion tho