Quote Originally Posted by jimmyfoxca View Post
Okay, perhaps I approached this the wrong way and for that I apologize. I get the impression that I sounded a little arrogant or something. I still want to discuss the main points. Let me reword this:

Title: Looking to expand my skills.

I have often heard people on the internet say:

1. Ball pythons need to have two identical hides. One on the cool side and one on the hot side. This is because if they prefer one over the other they will not thermoregulate properly. They will choose security over their own well being.

2. If an enclosure is to big, the snake may become stressed out and refuse food. Thus, you should get a smaller enclosure or put lots of extra hiding spaces.

Are there other ways to provide a naturalistic enclosure for ball pythons without sacrificing their health or security. If so, what are they. This would be a good thread to debate the pros and cons of the standard method of husbandry and any other options.

Jimmy
Im sure its already been said but, i believe you can house a ball python in any enclosure you want too, as long as you provide the required temp/humidity needs of the animal, with some secure hides here and there, and it should do fine. Its all just easier to manage in a plastic tub for most. Great thread by the way!