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    Re: Semi Bioactive Enclosure Pics

    Quote Originally Posted by Malum Argenteum View Post
    I agree about the humidity, and the enrichment. I think some tough vining plants that grow quickly (like "pothos" -- Epipremnum sp) would be a good sort of choice. Since a 4 x 2 is minimal floorspace without plant pots, putting at least some of the plants up off the bottom a little ways will help get their benefits without wasting space -- pots can be mounted to the sides of the enclosure pretty easily. Some similar vining plants have a tendency to grow upwards, too (Monstera siltepecana and Philodendron micans are ones that I use for this that might be appropriate for you). These might be placed a bit off the ground and then trained up onto a board that's attached to the inside of the enclosure -- nice aesthetics and some humidity assistance, and out of reach of the snake's bulldozing.

    Personally, I would call what you're doing 'naturalistic' -- and I think it is a fine idea. What people usually do when they think they're doing 'bioactive' is better termed 'semi-bioactive (since it usually doesn't process all the waste, and usually doesn't create any food). People who are actually creating bioactive enclosures (dart frog keepers) usually don't call them that.
    Yeah I definitely called it semi bioactive with my tongue in my cheek lol. I agree that pothos and philodendrons are a good option! I also plan on making a substantial second level which the plants will look cool on! I will keep yall updated on the progress I’m probably gonna make a build thread.

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