Yes cypress mulch holds humidity better.

Size of cage doesn't matter as long as it meets the minimum. You could put your baby straight into an adult enclosure if you wish. You'd just have to clutter it to make it feel secure, and if you use sliding glass doors a baby could squeeze in between the gap. Which is why I wait to upgrade snakes until they're 3'-3.5'.

All heating elements must be on a thermostat.

Yes, 1-1.5x the girth is a good rule. You want a good-sized lump in a baby ball python. Not so much with an adult.


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