Jungle Carpet enclosure orientation

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My philosophy on reptile enclosures, for what's it's worth, is Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS). I use paper substrate, minimalistic plastic hides, and PVC perches for my carpet python. I have 13 tanks and less is more. I also had a kidney transplant and I am immune suppressed, so cleanliness is not only a major consideration for my animals, but for me as well.

I am telling anyone how to setup their tanks. However, more items, substrate, etc. means more cleaning, maintenance, etc. Being employed and having 13 reptiles, 4 dogs, and happily married (and wanting to stay that way) time is a commodity I do not have a lot of.

My point is if you are planning on adding to your collection down the road, simple is your friend.

If you want a show piece, which a Carpet Python enclosure can definitely be (they make great display snakes), go for it. Just keep in mind opportunity cost, or what you might be giving up down the road to make an awesome enclosure.

My two Rhacodactylus (Chewie and Leachie) have the smallest tanks and they take the most work. Real wood to climb and hide in that has to be cleaned and swapped and replaced eventually. It's expensive and dirty, etc. I use paper substrate for them and have a misting system, but still, lots of work (they are also messy waste producers, but that's another story).



Yeah, not super easy to find adult carpets. Try expos and reptile specific stores. Probably worth a drive to see different animals anyway, if possible.

Cool on doing your research first!

Quite a few Boa guys on here as well who can be of help. I have a dwarf Venezuelan BCC/Red Tail, Feliz, and he's awesome. I also have two BI morphs (female Ghost, Behira, and male VPI T+ Sunglow Jungle Motley, Jeff).

going bioactive has been a consideration aswell as i already have 6 colonies of isopods going and my western hognose is bio aswell. the beautiful thing about PVC and rope is take some silicone 1 (animal safe) smear it all over and then sprinkle some sand or coco coir or just substrate in general all over it and it gives it a much more natural look. im thinking of making this a display animal as ive always wanted one to go all out for and the way the enclosure is set up i could definitely do it for this one. i have a relatively small “collection” so maintenance doesnt bother me, i just have two tortoises and the bio western hognose so nothing much i have to worry about otherwise!


also i know with rhacodactylus, they’re essentially the birds of the reptile world as far as messing up glass.

might try and hit up orlando repticon if i have the time, might be able to see one there hopefully.

the other hard part is finding an adult boa that isnt grossly overfed unfortunately


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