Stuff you do when you take them out?

[Bogertophis]

...I always thought some snake version of a hamster ball would be neat!

Actually, a well-secured pillowcase on the floor would probably work.... (with no other pets around, of course)

[FollowTheSun]

Actually, a well-secured pillowcase on the floor would probably work.... (with no other pets around, of course)

Ooooh! What about a secured duvet cover? Lots of room to crawl around!

[Bogertophis]

Ooooh! What about a secured duvet cover? Lots of room to crawl around!

I LOVE it! And, I HAVE a few that I was going to donate, one flannel & one percale. (the percale one has a zipper too) Hmm, thanks!

When I suggested a pillow case, I pictured them slowly moving it when they push from the inside, sorta like a hamster ball, but I like the "duvet"
idea even better! The only thing though, with all that activity, is I'll likely put a sheet of plastic underneath, just in case they get "inspired".

One word of caution: when a snake that is more visually oriented (like our rat snakes) have their view obscured (like in a bag of some kind),
they sometimes get cranky when we go to retrieve them: it's just them being startled & afraid, they may need a moment to realize they do
know us. (I noticed this with rattlesnakes years ago...they really resented being "bagged" presumably because they couldn't see what was
happening. They're pretty smart snakes.)

[FollowTheSun]

I LOVE it! And, I HAVE a few that I was going to donate, one flannel & one percale. (the percale one has a zipper too) Hmm, thanks!

When I suggested a pillow case, I pictured them slowly moving it when they push from the inside, sorta like a hamster ball, but I like the "duvet"
idea even better! The only thing though, with all that activity, is I'll likely put a sheet of plastic underneath, just in case they get "inspired".

One word of caution: when a snake that is more visually oriented (like our rat snakes) have their view obscured (like in a bag of some kind),
they sometimes get cranky when we go to retrieve them: it's just them being startled & afraid, they may need a moment to realize they do
know us. (I noticed this with rattlesnakes years ago...they really resented being "bagged" presumably because they couldn't see what was
happening. They're pretty smart snakes.)

I agree! I think Noodle the ratsnake would hate it but I know the BP would love it!

[Luvyna]

Here's some pics of it!
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...=1#post2691921

That's amazing! Looking into building something like this for my Noodle at some point, must be great for exercise! The foliage is a really nice touch to provide some security while climbing

Love the secures duvet idea as well, I think my BP Noodle would love that indeed. Adding some plastic protection underneath is a good precaution too lol!