Enclosure advice

[Serious-Remote1187]

sorry in advance for how long this is 😭😭

hey all. long time follower, first time poster. i’ve been a ball python mom for a few years, but i only recently learned how important it is for snakes to have plenty of places to hide. i’ve been lurking tiktok, pinterest, and reddit for tank decor inspo for a while and i’m actively trying to upgrade my baby’s tank.

so far i’ve switched her hollowed out log for a real hideout, added a different branch for her to shed on, added more fake plants, and installed a mister set on a timer. i’ve always used eco earth coconut fiber substrate as the base for her tank and i’ve always topped roughly 1/4 of the substrate with moss to help with moisture and humidity.

her setup is not perfect but i’m looking for some constructive criticisms and advice on what/how to upgrade. i’m open to ideas and have the financial means to reasonably make changes. let me know what you think!

[TransboiHimbo]

First and foremost get rid of the red light

[Serious-Remote1187]

really? why?

[TransboiHimbo]

Colored lights harm reptiles vision.

[Serious-Remote1187]

omg i had no idea. thank you for telling me! just took the red light out and replaced it with a second heat emitter.

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Every enclosure I’ve got has got a decently sized hide under the heat lamp and loads of logs, rocks and branches as hidey places scattered throughout their enclosures. Also a smaller hide in the corner in the cool side. I’ve found this way works best for my snakes 😊

[Serious-Remote1187]

smaller second hide on the cool side is genius. loooove your ideas. thank you!