open spaces will stress the ball python.


In terms of having too much, put what you want in there (as long as it wont hurt the snake that is) just remember, the more that's in there, the more you have to clean. I have one tank that's very nature looking, with coconut husk, rocks, rock hides, rock bowls, some branches and faux plants, then another that has these crumbling roman/Greek pillars, and all of that.

The snake doesn't care what it looks like as long as you cover their needs. at least 1 hide on both sides of the cage (basking and ambient temps) I did have one cage that had about 4 or 5 hides just throughout the cage but you dont have to. and their water in case they need it. Other then that you're fine.

Your snake is probably fine with the branches, I wouldn't worry about it