Quote Originally Posted by ATARI View Post
okay thank you! So could I make another humidity hide out of something that I have at home? And I live right near a forest, if I clean branches and cover up atleast two of the sides will that make her feel less stressed?

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Could you send me a link to a proper caresheet?
Absolutely, I'm happy to help. Great questions too

You can definitely make a hide out of lots of household items. Tupperware containers, take out containers, cereal boxes, Terra Cotta pots.
Just make sure there are no sharp edges and no tape. Sharp edges are self explanatory, but many people don't realize how dangerous tape is. Snakes can get stuck to it, no matter how well it's stuck. Heat and humidity cause the glue to be really loose and sticky. Snakes have gotten stuck and had horrible scale damage and I even heard of one being fatal cause the snake thrashed trying to free itself and broke it's neck.

But as long as there are no sharp edges and no tape you can use your imagination and use whatever you have handy. If you go with cardboard, just swap it out periodically so it doesn't collect moisture and grow mold.

And yes, you can absolutely use sticks and brancges from the forest. What I do is choose clean pieces with no visible parasites. Then I give them a good clean with soap and water. Then bake them in the oven at 209° for a few hours. Anything that may have been present won't survive that and you'll have a nice, safe, natural looking enclosure decoration that adds clutter, security and enrichment.

You'll have best results if you cover the back and both sides. I've used foam board insulation in the past because it helps keep heat and humidity contained, but anything that blocks light works. Just make sure it's outside the enclosure and no tape is inside.

I'm happy you're showing that your open to learning and making improvements for your snake. That shows great maturity and you handled the constructive criticism like an adult. Huge props to you.
I know sometimes over text I sound mean, I don't intend to. I just want to see animals get the care they deserve and help people enjoy their pets. I'll happily help you out any time

Here are a few links to get you started...

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...-With-Pictures!

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...ips-and-Tricks

Those will get you going. Let me know if you have follow up questions.

And again, thank you for handling this better than many adults. It shows you care about your pet. Great job!