My BP has never been to her peoples homeland and has never seen a termite mound. The only thing she knows of nature is what I have created for her. No, its not a termite mound but it is a naturalistic design that simply means it recreates aspects of things found in nature. I don't know if the snake really likes it or cares about it but I know I feel better providing it as an owner. I believe it looks good and is much better to look at than a pet rock in a box that's in a box.