Ball Python Starter Setup?

[bcr229]

No that's not appropriate for a ball python and your snake will outgrow it pretty quickly anyway.

A tub (RUB) with a lid that latches securely makes an ideal enclosure for a baby snake. In the US you'd be looking for something like this:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hefty-15-Qu...ng-Lid/3341158#

Add an under-tank heat pad, a thermostat, two hides, and a water bowl for an inexpensive safe setup for a ball python. You'll also need a point thermometer or heat gun to measure the floor of the tub over the UTH. You also don't have to purchase hides immediately, you can make them from almost anything, even extra crumpled newspaper, as long as your baby can get into a dark comfy place and feel secure.

[SnakerJaker]

No that's not appropriate for a ball python and your snake will outgrow it pretty quickly anyway.

A tub (RUB) with a lid that latches securely makes an ideal enclosure for a baby snake. In the US you'd be looking for something like this:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hefty-15-Qu...ng-Lid/3341158#

Add an under-tank heat pad, a thermostat, two hides, and a water bowl for an inexpensive safe setup for a ball python. You'll also need a point thermometer or heat gun to measure the floor of the tub over the UTH. You also don't have to purchase hides immediately, you can make them from almost anything, even extra crumpled newspaper, as long as your baby can get into a dark comfy place and feel secure.

Thanks for the reply! would something like this do and big enough? also what substrate to use, I have heard toilet roll is good?

https://www.bluelizardreptiles.co.uk...EaAkPHEALw_wcB

[Regius_049]

I would say that is too small. Try and find a plastic tub around 380 mm x 300 mm x 175 mm as a minimum.

Paper towels work well as a substrate, especially for babies.

[dr del]

Thanks for the reply! would something like this do and big enough? also what substrate to use, I have heard toilet roll is good?

https://www.bluelizardreptiles.co.uk...EaAkPHEALw_wcB

Welcome

The lids on those are not secure enough and can be pushed off by the snake.

I'd look for a suitable tub from either poundstretcher or staples. For very small hatchlings I have used lunchboxes but for an enclosure they will probably be outgrown fairly quickly.

Something like this would work I think;

http://www.reallyusefulproducts.co.u...b07_0litre.php

They are not very high but they have enough floor space to do for a couple of months at least while you decide on something more long term.