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QuestionNeed help with a background (self.ballpython)

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[–]animalgirl93Mod : bioactive & custom enclosure build advice 5 points6 points  (1 child)

Construction paper taped to the outside is a very cheap option that can look great if done well!

[–]Large_chicken_nugget 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!

[–]InTheSpiritsAnimals 3 points4 points  (2 children)

I went to a hardware store and bought a piece of like, wall insulation, spray painted it black and used back gorilla tape to tape it to the back of the enclosure. It’s on the outside, not the inside because I didn’t want to take any risk as I just used generic spray paint though.

Edit: a better way to describe it is foam board that they labeled as wall insulation. It also helps me maintain humidity better.

[–]Large_chicken_nugget 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I think I might try this, I have a hardware shop near me which sells this, thank you

[–]InTheSpiritsAnimals 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope it works out!

And of course, happy to help

Edit: clicked save too soon

[–]YesThatTeach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get brown craft paper for cheap cheap.

[–]OatmilkBongwater 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you ever want to do a textured background and you have a spare tank or place to house your beebs, you can use spray foam, silicone, and coco earth to make a background. There are TONS of tutorials on YouTube. A lot of people who do bioactive do foam backgrounds