From one newbie to another....

[Zincubus]

Just wanted to offer some advice for those just getting into ball pythons. Do NOT get a glass tank! I did research and for some reason ignored all the tub vs tank facts thinking I was doing my snake a favor by giving it a more "realistic" or bigger enclosure. It is just the opposite. Humidity and temps are just a nightmare to stabilize. Not to mention trying to clean a huge glass tank by yourself. I'm getting a tub tomorrow. And there is a reptile show in north Houston in two weeks and will be looking for a rack system because I am DEFINATELY getting another snake!

Why not just research how to manage humidity in tanks before giving up and spending more money on another complete setup ?

I have a 50/50 split between glass vivs and wooden vivs ..

For tanks I put a piece of Perspex over the top and seal it around the edges . Also I use orchid bark which not only looks good , makes your snake look great AND holds humidity spectacularly well . Occasional spraying and you're good to go . I'm sure there are many other tips as well .


Just a thought given he snakes look so amazing in a tank where you can observe their every move and THEY can also see out ..




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