Snakes on newspaper...

[JLC]

Hi Markus! Welcome to BP.net!

I'm one of those that keeps my BP in a tub with paper because it's just easier for me and she seems perfectly content in there. However, I completely understand what you're saying and look forward to the time when it's practical for me to have a few beautiful "naturalistic" displays for some snakes that are more display-friendly.

The way I see it...if you're able to provide the right temps and humidity and the snake seems to feel secure in its home (eats readily and not too stressed about being handled)...then the look (and even the size) of the enclosure is entirely up to the Keeper and should make you feel comfortable as well.

[Markus Heinsohn]

The way I see it...if you're able to provide the right temps and humidity and the snake seems to feel secure in its home (eats readily and not too stressed about being handled)...then the look (and even the size) of the enclosure is entirely up to the Keeper and should make you feel comfortable as well.

I agree 100%, Judy As long as the snake feels good & healthy everything is allowed! I just wanted to ask if I'm alone with my personal views

[wolfy-hound]

There's others that do like the more natural looking enclosures. They require more cleaning, and if you set it up with several tight secure hides, and keep the temps and hunmidty right, then you're fine.
The other issue is, if your ball python is happy in that enclosure, then you've got a really nice tank to look at.. you probably won't see the snake hardly at all, as they stay in the hides... which makes them happy.
I use tubs, easier to clean, easier to keep temps and humidity proper, and less space taken up. As long as my snakes seem happy(i.e. they eat, shed, breed etc) then I'm happy with it.
I have a cornsnake too, and she usually ends up with the natural looking tank to roam around and look nice in.