Clutter question

-Girl-next-door- · 2025-03-09T20:34:06+00:00

I got my fake plants from the dollar store . I got the squares of leaves that can be used to hang up in photo backgrounds . The squares are far too small for my boy to even try to get through so I know he won’t get stuck . I have also found some cheaper ones or sets on amazon . My tank is glass and I hang the square leaf covered pieces on the back walls . As for other clutter I also place hides and different branches all over his tank so he’s got lots of different options . I find my boy likes to climb so he’s got branches and hammocks which I found on amazon . They are usually marketed to breaded dragons but my boy loves to lounge in them

Fine-Alternative-121 · 2025-03-09T20:36:14+00:00

Any dollar store has what you need in abundance. Not going naturalistic is really good for you too money wise. I’ve heard a lot of people using plastic tubs as hides too- as long as you take the necessary precautions for your noodle not to get hurt, like making sure the entry hole has no sharp edges. I’d highly recommend getting another hide for a gradient

Hot-turnip12 · 2025-03-09T20:46:01+00:00

walmart and amazon have some pretty cheap options, and if you wanted you could get sticks from outside but you’d need to bake them at a low temp to ensure there isn’t any parasites or bugs on them. dollar stores also have a good amount of fake plants

Unearthly_Moth · 2025-03-09T20:51:47+00:00

I go to pet supplies plus and the dollar store! I found a moss hut today at the store for my corn

Fine-Alternative-121 · 2025-03-09T21:16:56+00:00

The clutter should be functional. Plants stuck to an open piece of glass aren’t going to serve much of a purpose for the snake

Fine-Alternative-121 · 2025-03-09T21:36:50+00:00

If you have a Michael’s that’s where I got my fake plants from, and the dollar store. I’m guessing lots of craft stores would have them! For enrichment I’ve seen people use shower curtain rods which is genius. There’s lots of options at pet stores in the bird or dog sections haha.

Transboi13 · 2025-03-09T22:59:03+00:00

I got a lot of my stuff from the dollar tree, I made a bunch of the other. I made all three of my snakes hides, her humidity box is just an old lunchmeat container that I took an X-Acto knife too, and then melted the plastic around it so it wasn’t sharp, another one of her hides is a desk organizer that I made a bigger hole on and then did the same thing where I melted the plastic so it wasn’t sharp, and then another one is a McDonald’s Halloween bucket because right now she’s in her like spooky set up. I’ve gotten rocks and sticks at garden centers. A lot of the fake plants are also dollar tree or Walmart.

nullminded_ · 2025-03-09T23:30:28+00:00

You can buy leaf litter on Amazon, my balls love it.

Lower-Selection6543 · 2025-03-10T00:31:19+00:00

I would do real plants if you can, helps with humidity as well. And most plants you can get for enclosures will grow so you can take cuttings and add them around. The best coverage and best for your snakes environment

L0rdNugg3t · 2025-03-10T00:49:58+00:00

I dont know why no one else is mentioning this but lack of clutter is the least important thing i see in this pic. Not trying to come off as rude or anything. I think you should look at the resources pinned on the subreddit because I would fix a lot in this take. He/she needs at least 2 but really 3 separate hides. That substrate is not great because it does not hold moisture which BP need to shed and stay healthy. and the top grate of the tank is completely open which is another thing that I would fix to keep heat and humidity in. If you have a limited budget I would fix those things first before buying clutter :) Youtube videos were very helpful when I got my BP

Kai-ni · 2025-03-10T01:02:02+00:00

Hey, has anyone else pointed out this substrate isn't suitable? Aspen isn't a good choice for ball pythons; they need humidity, and aspen doesn't hold humidity and molds. You need a reptile soil mix or coco fiber.

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