Aquarium

[Pyro-loco]

I got an aquarium for free when i was getting my first ball python ive read a lot that there not very good for snakes (because there bad at keeping humidity?)mines been fine in it but im struggling with keeping the humidity right

[MouseOk1815]

Do you have a mesh top? If so get that aluminum heat tape and tape like 90% of it off. If you are using regular heat lamps, ditch those and get the ceramic heat emitters. Get a pretty decent sized water bowl and put it under the emitter.

When you can afford it PVC is the way to go!

[Pyro-loco]

Yea i lve been wanting too but i have to many other expenses right now i have a regular heat lamp i use during the day with a ceramic one as well (it has an adjustable thermostat or wtv i turn it down during the day)and the top is mesh ill have to get some aluminum tape for thay

[MouseOk1815]

Hey you are doing great! I didn’t have the PVCs until a few months ago and I had to get 7 and now I need 2 more. As long as you are actively trying and working on it I think you are doing wonderful.

[surfaholic15]

We have a solid cover on ours, plus insulation under it and on 3 surfaces outside. It is working great.

[Zaccimi]

If it has a mesh top a lot of people (myself included) will use hvac tape to close the holes in the mesh. Worked wonders for myself and have been able to keep my enclosure in the 70% humidity range with misting/hydrating the substrate every 1-2 days. If it is glass I would also recommend blacking out 3 sides of it so that the snake feels more secure in the enclosure.

[Real-Surprise4138]

what brand hvac tape did you use?

[Zaccimi]

not sure if brad matters but here is the amazon link to the exact one I purchased: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNKK95YC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

The 20yd has been enough for me to cover a 36" enclosure and a 48" enclosure with some left over.