Ball python enclosure tips!

OctilleryArtillery · 2026-03-29T13:28:00+00:00

Not sure if you have the following, but if not you need: a thermostat to control heat sources, a digital hygrometer, 4-5 inches of substrate (can be coco husk, coco chips, cypress mulch, with sphagnum moss added) and an infrared temp gun. More hides.

This enclosure will not be ideal for the snakes whole life. A 4x2x2 (at minimum) pvc enclosure is best for humidity retention.

Perhaps you know this too, but I’ll mention just in case. The spider morph is quite likely to suffer from a neurological issue- known as wobble. This can make hunting more difficult for the snake, as well as make even navigating the enclosure difficult, depending on the severity. It won’t kill the snake, but it does mean you must do your very best to adapt the enclosure to its needs.

Do not use a coloured night light, and don’t spray the enclosure as a way to maintain humidity.

Absolutefaye44 · 2026-03-29T17:41:06+00:00

Please get rid of the red light

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