Wiggles, the Children's Python

[Bogertophis]

Fair point. I'll have to put that in the old pot and stew up a solution. Thanks.

You might try zip-tying some branches into a network that's attached to the "tree", &/or use some baskets as I've previously described, or use other stuff, tbd. You're plenty creative, you'll figure it out- many things can work. But smooth cardboard (like that shelf) has no traction. Also, something he can literally hide in might go a long way for his "sense of security" (like from birds of prey).