Quote Originally Posted by Gio View Post
You can set up a cage the way you want to set it up as long as the animal's basic needs are met.

There is nothing "Cute or badass" about a cage to your snake. Reptiles don't care what our interpretation of their natural environment is. I prefer naturalistic caging (my interpretation) that provides my animals certain options, but the decor and overall look of the housing is for my benefit.

I do feel offering climbing options can allow exercise opportunities that a snake won't get if you only offer a flat and sterile environment.

Every species I keep here is semi arboreal, however even the Royal python cage (top right) has perches and they are used from time to time.


If you have the husbandry set up correctly, you are open to experiment with different decor.

Find out what you like and make sure the snake ins't stressed by the changes. Some things may actually enrich the animal's life and some changes may only make your display look nicer to you and others.

Have fun and good luck.
Thanks for the photos and input! The aesthetic is of course for viewing pleasure. I’ve noticed over time on the board that some people are purely functional and like storage tubs while others like full functionality in addition to something pleasant to look at. I won’t be changing her tank right away for sure. Same hides, same decor and plants, and the additions or changes will be gradual over time both as she adjusts and as I kind of decide what direction I want to go. Her comfort and security and health is for sure top priority, I’ve just seen that there’s definitely ways to achieve both. I also very much enjoy looking at other people’s set ups. It’s fun! I’ve got stuff for her to climb on now but I’m looking forward to being able to fit more, uh, activities is the wrong word. Enrichment! There we go lol she’s outgrown her exoterra and deserves a happier, more stable and reliable permanent home. She seems happy. Constantly hides. Eats great. Perfect sheds. So she seems pretty content and I want to keep that going, but she’s due for an upgrade for sure.

Thanks again!!