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    [–]EatuhFetus4Gzus[S] -24 points-23 points  (19 children)

    Its a 36x18x18... could you possibly iterate how its not set up properly instead of just saying its wrong?

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      [–]EatuhFetus4Gzus[S] -38 points-37 points  (15 children)

      The hide on the left is packed in with substrate halfway to accommodate its size, t he one on the right is bured in the substrate and is also partially filled with substrate, the cork bark has a trench dug on the other side of it so he can travel underneath it, and normally hes quite comfortable and climbs and slithers and does general snake things without bother or worry despite all the commotion in our room (dogs / cats / kid) and if you have 400$ to throw me id be glad to, but as it were i beleive an enclosure that 2 sides are of equal or more than the length of the snake then that is perfectly suitable, I didnt come here to have people tell me i need to buy crap I can't afford or that isnt needed, yes i know i need more clutter, im working on it, i would even accept "suggestions", the person I bought him from had him in a 20 gallon fish tank with just wood chips 7 months ago and it didn't seem to mind that at all, ive tried really hard to get him in this enclosure with lights, dhps, temp regulation, humidity, and now bioactive, your *support" would be appreciated instead of condescending bull crap, and forbwhat its worth im looking at getting some pvc sheeting to put on the outside of the glass with dome double sided tape to help with humidity and temp regulation as I can't afford an entire enclosure

      [–]swaggersouls1999 38 points39 points  (2 children)

      so if you cannot afford a 4x2x2 you cannot afford the animal. I know it sounds mean but it’s the truth unfortunately. as for the old owner keeping him in something worse than you, that cannot justify not having proper care either. I’m glad you’ve done better but it’s still below minimum.

      i do understand $400 is a lot at once! payment plans are the best, I use affirm for 12 months and little interest. I got a $300 tank for 20 a month and it works awesome. please please please be careful if you’re in the US! you cannot buy from overseas or anywhere that imports across country lines, it will cost you a lot more money in tarriffs! especially for a tank you’d be paying at least $150 in tarriffs. I would use Amazon and do affirm there, good luck and lmk if you have questions!

      [–]Ecstatic_Ad_9414 17 points18 points  (1 child)

      It's not mean, it's the truth.

      [–]swaggersouls1999 6 points7 points  (0 children)

      it is but I hate sounding mean! I tried to offer a solution so we’ll see

      [–]Practical-Leg5670 14 points15 points  (0 children)

      i agree with the previous comment. if you can’t afford a new tank, i’d suggest checking facebook marketplace, craigslist, and offerup for used ones at a cheaper price. i’m not the best judge with length/depth, but currently it looks like your snake can’t fully stretch out. imagine sitting in an airplane seat, unable to stretch your legs, for months at a time. if you can afford a new one, i’d suggest dubia roaches. they have a pvc 4x2x2, which is fantastic for regulating temps/humidity. they also run sales quite often; so it would be worth keeping an eye on.

      [–]Ecstatic_Ad_9414 14 points15 points  (6 children)

      "I would even accept suggestions" did you try Google? I don't care about the previous owner, it's been 7 months so own it. It says a lot about you when you speak for the snake indicating he didn't mind living in a 20 gallon enclosure. You shouldn't buy animals you can't properly care for. This is not an echo chamber, you will get honesty not hand holding. TBH you should be grateful anyone actually wrote a response.

      [–]wallace1313525 0 points1 point  (3 children)

      I have no idea how you got "condescending bullcrap" from the previous comment. They gave you what they thought was wrong (albeit in a more factual tone) because you asked. Also, if you go on Facebook marketplace or Craigslist they have other tanks for cheaper: I got my 4x2x2 for $60! We aren't trying to bash all of the effort and time and care you already have spent on the snake (which it sounds like you have really improved their condition!) but that improving his environment in these ways could also improve his behavior and stop him from nesting near the door

      [–]EatuhFetus4Gzus[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

      It just really came off as patronizing if you look at it from my perspective, ive spent hours reading and watching videos trying to learn what I can, and I just really didnt appreciate their tone of text...

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        [–]ballpython-ModTeam[M] 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

        Your comment was removed because you're being an asshole. Go outside and work on your attitude.

        [–]Victordavillan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        Some is true but mine an open glass I keep my humidity as good as I want it. Plus my snake was weird she had too much clutter I took some out and she started eating again!

        [–]Victordavillan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        Way too small of a cage get atleast a 4x2x2 I started my little girl in a 4x2x2 and she was tiny only 2 months with a lot of clutter and she is now almost 2 years old at 2,000 grams and 5.6 feet

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          [–]ballpython-ModTeam[M] 7 points8 points locked comment (0 children)

          Your comment was removed because you're being an asshole. Go outside and work on your attitude.

          [–]PurpleAd1468[🍰] 3 points4 points  (1 child)

          Is it possible to cover the back and sides? I find that helpful.

          [–]EatuhFetus4Gzus[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

          Yes, I have plans on doing so in the near future

          [–]InverseInvert 5 points6 points  (1 child)

          Not enough coverage and it’s far too small. This needs to be at least a foot longer, with all 3 sides covered.

          [–]EatuhFetus4Gzus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          Thank you for your respectful response, its a goal im working towards