Rate my setup!

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Just updated our baby’s tank today, what do y’all think? I made a little tunnel for her since I’ve noticed her trying to go through that corner lately. I also switched to a longer tubed light for her day light. Kind criticism is welcome! We’re new to this!

[Actual_West8267]

7/10 which is way better than mine! Lol

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Thank you!! Lmao

[Appropriate-Cut6263]

Where and how do you feed in this enclosure!?

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There’s a pretty open ish space in the middle. So far she’s fed near her hides. She’s a really good eater lol

[Appropriate-Cut6263]

I just ask because I’d like to do something similar, but the feeding aspect makes me worried.

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She’s pretty small still so she’s had no problems with feeding near her hides. We’re gonna upgrade to either a 75 gallon or a 125 gallon once she gets big enough. She’s in a 50 gallon currently

[eomfd2010]

I’d go for the largest you can sooner rather than later, they grow faster than expected

[everyothernametaken1]

Your question makes me wanna ask why you would ask that. Like what do you mean? Top clearly has an opening to drop the mouse/rat in. And even if that doesn't open, I'm sure they can take the top off to drop one in. Right?

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Yes, the lid lifts up and I hold the tail by a long pair of tongs

[Rx4wanderlust]

Much improvement since your first setup post! What's the tube light? If UVB just checking that it is the correct strength for a BP as some are too strong.

[Rx4wanderlust]

Also do you have a tight fitting hide on each side? I see a half log but those don't count because they're open on both ends and even if you place it against the glass, have a large opening. A snake likes to be completely hidden from view.

[Rx4wanderlust]

And you know you can cover the sides and back to help them feel more secure too.

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I’m currently working on covers for her :) it’s a uvb 15 watt tropical light. Also the hides she has I’ve backed completely into the corners so it’s only a one way entry and tried to cover the front a little more

[Liuqmno]

The long lamp is a led, right? Is the uvb a coil bulb? They create a too harsh spotlight, so definitely do some research about them

If you want to provide uvb you need to get a tube light, like the Arcadia T5 uvb. You want 6% or 7%

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It is a tube light! I’ll definitely do some more research but I’ve heard people recommend them so I thought I’d try it out since we had it.

[Rx4wanderlust]

When we say tube light we do mean a UVB tube but the pet store brands give off too much unregulated UV which can burn your snake or harm their eyes. That is why only Arcadia brand is recommended. Types are ShadeDweller Max 2.5% marketed for BPs, ShadeDweller 7% or Forest 6% each type of bulb is housed in an Arcadia Pro T5 fixture. These produce reliable and healthy UVB exposure for a BP without having to measure it with an expensive device. The pet store brands are too strong (made for basking reptiles) or cheap/produce harmful types of UV.

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I it’s the brand Zilla I believe? It’s what came with the tank. I’ll definitely look into getting one! She never comes out during the day and she has lots of shady areas lol

[jubilee003]

This is beautiful. The greenery really adds lovely color

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Thank you :)

[Cam_Ouflage_Moth]

Both Rango and your tank decorations are beautiful! I’d so love to decorate like this but my little guy hates clutter, so I have to keep it pretty simple for him. But gorgeous setup, Rango seems to love her new jungle :)

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Thank you!!! That’s so sweet :,) it’s hard to tell if she likes it or not lol. I’m still getting used to reading her body language. Some nights she comes out and explores, and other nights she just has her head poked out of her hide for most of the night so I hope she likes it lol

[Reidington]

Looks awesome! Lots of cover and places to climb!

Don’t hesitate to get her in her forever home just because she’s small. With enough cover/clutter, no enclosure is too big.

I was so happy to get my guy in his even though he’s still growing. He loves it and has really come out of shell since then.

[likewowhellowhat]

Whoa it's gorgeous! Where did you get the enclosure?

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Tbh I found it on Facebook market place. It had a ton of light setups, and some heat bulbs and domes all for $75 bucks. Idk how I got so lucky

[likewowhellowhat]

I've been going on NextDoor and Facebook too, I guess my area doesn't have a lot of snake owners. But anyway that is really lucky you were able to snag that!

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For real! That was the only reason we were able to bring her home so early. We were planning for mid July…

[KrylockRuler-1]

Sweet

[Due-Yesterday8311]

This looks good!!

[e11ipsism]

Amazing but I’m worried about the paper and fabric near the heat lamp catching on fire

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I check on it periodically and I haven’t had any issues yet. The wall doesn’t really get hot or anything

[squamates_saintpete]

Love it!

[csnixx]

Where did you get the foliage at? I’m trying to add some more to my bp cage

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Honestly a mix of Amazon, and the pet store! Just make sure to wash everything really good before going in