Heres my setup (40 Gallon)

[unhip_crayon]

Quick question, Can you use a tupperware container as a water bowl? Im just worried that it might poison the water

[dr del]

Hi,

It won't poison the water if it is food safe.

But it will be fairly easy for them to tip - the big heavy ceramic dog water bowls work best.


dr del

[unhip_crayon]

I plan on building around it, I just needed something to hold the water.

Thanks!

[unhip_crayon]

Also, approximately how deep should the water be for an adult...more or less

[Jay_Bunny]

Since I use a rack system with tubs, my snakes have no reason to soak in their water bowls. I use small water dishes (maybe 3-4 inches in diameter) for them to drink out of. I fill the water about an inch and refresh once daily (unless they poop/pee in it). There really is no reason for it to be a specific depth, though in your case since you have a tank, humidity issues might cause the ball python to need to soak. Choose a bowl that is going to be large enough for the snake to curl up in and deep enough to submerge at least part of its body.

[JeffD]

I have 2 Ball Pythons in show tanks with 2 stories. The top story is low to the ground though. They both love to climb and explore both levels. They will curl up on both levels and I believe they move to "upstairs" or ground level to further temperature regulate. I know they are not really aboreal but they both seem to like to climb and hang down from the upper level as well as being on the ground. I would be careful about them falling from an area that is too high though. This pic shows some of the climbing area. Good luck and the rock look is beautiful, maybe shrink the height though.

[unhip_crayon]

wow...nice setup. Lol, I cant tell whats wallpaper

[Jay_Bunny]

I would still put some hides on the bottom of the tank just in case and fill up the space on the bottom. And enclose the tall "hides" a little more. Ball pythons like to feel surrounded on all sides. Since the "hides" are up against the glass, I'd block off that glass with some kind of wallpaper or black construction paper to make it darker and more secure.

[Patricia]

I have 2 Ball Pythons in show tanks with 2 stories. The top story is low to the ground though. They both love to climb and explore both levels.

Wow, beautiful, and our BP would love to have such a home to play in! Nice!

[unhip_crayon]

Heres my final setup...Might make a third hideout under palms and also need a large bath.









Setup has three pieces; Basking Spot, Waterfall (with pump), and the cave (+2 hides)

Basking Spot


Waterfall (Base)