Regarding Homebody's suggestions for activity above (post #8), keep in mind that his activity station is for a more arboreal type of python. BPs may climb a little near the ground, but what is shown there would not be suited for a BP. Avoid letting snakes fall from much height repeatedly, as injuries can occur. They do better with things like driftwood & tunnels to explore- & just make sure there are no holes they can get stuck in- they do not seem to recognize the danger ahead of time, & many materials are hard to cut thru, & it's dangerous with a snake that is stuck. A BP might enjoy exploring a warm pile of freshly-dried laundry- while you're folding it & bored.All snakes also do best on materials that offer traction- smooth cardboard does not.
Letting a snake out to explore your room or home can seem like fun too, but they're much better at "hide & seek" than we are, so don't say you aren't warned.Stay vigilant if you choose to try this- leaving the room for 5 minutes to get the phone is plenty of time for that "snake statue" to disappear. Ask me how I know...
Some people make a "jungle gym" for their snakes (various kinds) to climb on- if you keep it lower to the ground (more horizontal than vertical) it would work. I've seen bamboo & PVC poles used (fastened together) but for a snake that needs more traction, try zip-tying some good sized branches together. Keep in mind also that BPs are active at night- they're not likely to use any of these ideas until then. Instinctively they sleep & lay low during the day.
In warm weather, I've always found that most snakes enjoy some time outdoors, both for all the new scents, but also the natural sunlight seems to benefit them health-wise, sometimes increasing their appetite also. BUT- never leave a snake in an enclosure out in the sun- even a tank that's open on the top will overheat in "no time" in the sun & kill your snake sooner than you might think.
Putting a snake on the ground has risks too- many people do that (you'll see the photos!) but keep in mind they can pick up germs & parasites (intestinal worms from wildlife scats!) so personally, none of my snakes get to crawl thru the grass, much as they'd love to. They still like being carried on a stroll around my yard in nice weather though. Or else they're just secretly laughing at me for being such a chump?
(Remember to add your body heat to whatever the temperature is outside also- if your snake seems restless & not wanting to be held after 15 minutes, listen to them- they could be overheating. The smaller the snake, the faster their body can heat up excessively.)
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