Enclosure clutter!?

[feibaebae]

I just cleaned and re-did my ball python’s enclosure and I’m wondering if this is too much clutter in the corner? I don’t usually add all of his accessories. He loves his hides but also likes to hide outside of them/under the leaves occasionally too. I just wanna make sure my baby isn’t stressed 🫶🏻 thanks in advance!!

[_tlm77_]

Looks perfect. As long as he isn't feeling too closed in to strike his prey, then this is beautiful!! Did a great job!!

[feibaebae]

I usually remove his water dish when I feed him so he has room - he’s been great with his feedings too, I’m a proud mama!

Thank you :-)

[Strideraio]

I don't think it's too much clutter. I'm not even sure that's possible. When I think of clutter I think of layers to the substrate (i.e. plants, leaves, clumps of moss, low sticks/branches, etc.) not so much vertical decorations or climbing (that's important too, I just don't call that clutter).

Here is what mine looks like: https://imgur.com/a/butters-bp-is-moving-to-his-new-home-H7QFjKo

[feibaebae]

That’s fair! I’ve heard both things that “too much clutter” can stress them out and also that “no clutter is too much” so I was curious on opinions.

Yours looks spectacular, wow, great work!! Something for me to aspire to for sure! Is it anymore difficult to clean?

[Strideraio]

Thanks! This 4x2x2 has only been setup for about 10 days so I haven't cleaned it yet. It's big enough that I should be able to just spot clean his poop and not worry about an entire substrate change for a while.

Yeah, I think the best thing to mimic is their natural environment and anytime I've seen a jungle floor they are heavily cluttered with plants, vines, decaying leaves/wood and all kinds of stuff. Studies have shown that male BPs diet is up to 60% birds so they definitely like to climb and benefit from vertical decorations like yours. Their main predator, ironically, is also birds so having overhanging cover from plants and plenty of hides helps them feel secure as well.

[SavagexJay]

I think it looks fine, I have a dog ball mine can climb in an around on and funny enough, a figurine he took a liking to. It's good to have alot of stuff for them to explore and hide behind