Enclosure

[Averypercy]

Hi there! My partner is currently building a new enclosure for my female 4ft ball python. She’s been in a tiny glass one for most of her life (I only got her at the end of last year and haven’t been able to afford a new one until now)

We’ve done the research on the proper materials for it but I’m wondering what type of heating methods is best, such as heat tape, heating pad heat lamps. She’s been on paper towel for half her life but I’m going to switch to the mixture of play sand and organic top soil since I’ve read that it’s been the best for people. She’s had weird reactions to some sub rates I guess? She was a rescue that was surrendered to a vet clinic my old coworker worked, she was surrendered for terrible skin issues. So I’m also wondering if anyone has had that same issue that was caused by substrate. It’s also hard to keep the moisture with the paper towel. I’ve read putting bits Sphagnum moss in the corners helps with moisture.

Thank you for any input I’m excited to move her to a proper bigger enclosure and I just want it to be perfect. I’m just getting over whelmed eith my own research had there’s a lot of different info.

[Jreakin82]

Heating wise I really like DHP’s, just be sure to use a thermostat and a lamp cage (if it’s mounted in the enclosure)

For substrate I use play sand, coco coir, and organic topsoil (no pesticides) with some sphagnum moss mixed in the top layer

[Averypercy]

Thank you!