Mine always notices too! Every time I add new things, she comes out to climb on it and check it out. She gets wild when I add new climbing branches, thinking she’s an arboreal species lol
I’ve watched a lot of BP videos over the last several years, and this is maybe the first time I wasn’t skipping through the video to get to the parts I cared about. Unexpectedly funny while also being informative! Future Bob was my favorite bit
Love the name of your snake, love your beard, love the funnies, love the enclosure, love what you said and the way you speak, keep it all up, I will be here for all your future content!
I think having a bio active enclosure for a ball python is probably a good thing. I like the idea of having a aesthetically pleasing enclosure even when the snake is hiding.
My ball Princess Leia likes to do the “staring for 15 minutes” thing when there’s something new in her enclosure, but then she usually either knocks it over or drags it into her water while I’m sleeping
I got a corn snake who instantly notices new or relocated objects in his tank. He doesn't stare at it, he stares at me while I put it down until I finally back off so he can freely sniff it and climb all over and around and inside out it for the next 30 minutes without me being in the way. Even when I only take out his water dish for a scrub, put it back, and pour water into it, he switches into the Jack Skellington "What this? What's this?!" mode and is busy inspecting it for a while. I can't even spot clean in peace when he's awake because he just has to know what's going on there and gets in the way/on my hand. My other corn stares at new things, goes back into his familiar hide. Comes out a day later, rinse and repeat, until he carefully crawls towards it and slowly inspects it about a week later. This shows me they definitely notice changes and that the second one would survive longer in the wild if they ever escaped.
When I made my girls bioactive (about a month after I got her and realized how expensive regular substrate that needs to be replaced entirely in a month and obviously spot cleaned everyday.) She was much more active and always exploring and knew immediately if I added more or new substrate, leaf litter, cork/branches etc. It seemed like soon as I put a new plant in she had to check it for the SMASSHH TEST! That's what I call it lol. But she'd be really sure to put the poor plants limits. But now I know a lot of plants that can work with her and what unfortunately can't. I always find inspiration in others enclosures and always get some new ideas and it's great that we can all learn from each other. Have a great day
@@Andy-zp3mv I have a video on the best plants for bioactive. You'll want to set up the bioactive about 30 days before adding your snake, so just make sure he has a good temporary setup.
I’m getting a ball python in a few days and have been OBSESSED with terrariums for quite a while, you are the perfect mix I didn’t realize I was looking for 🙏🏼❤️
I am so grateful I came across your channel not only did the humor brighten my day. But the isopod information prevented a huge fiasco!!!! This is why I do weeks sometimes months of research before I take on a new project especially when it comes to living things.
this became my new favorite reptile channel the moment future bob chimed in. this info is so good and REAL. thank you for being so transparent and not pretending you’ve always done everything perfectly but LEARNED from any mistakes you’ve made in the past and adapted your methods accordingly, giving your audience the benefits of your blossoming knowledge. thank you and holy smokes this video is so funny you’re a pro content creator 🤘🤘
The Detective Inspector is exquisite, as are ALL of your snakes! What a great way to learn how to set up house for your Ball Python! Excellent info and a blast to watch! Also "Bulldozery"! Love it!
@@GreenRoomPythons I bet he will! That will be a great video in and of itself! I was just looking some pictures of Clown Ball Pythons, wow, fantastic. Pythons rule!
You’re hilarious brother. Great video! Ball python family here too. We’re currently in the process of completing our 4x2x2 bioactive setup for our ball.
I was told.by my local pet store outside a bad idea due to scale rot. I have a way to bottom water the plants without actually heavily soaking the substrate. Is using a PVC like goes that goes into the lava beads and soaks the soils from bottom up. And I LOVE your videos. Thank you so much for doing what you do. :) your boy looks like mine :)
Thanks so much, glad you enjoy the videos! Yes, you definitely need either special substrate that keeps the top layer dry or a good drainage layer for this to work :-)
Thanks for the video! I find your commentary helpful because you are talking about some aspects of keeping a bio active that I haven’t seen in any other videos so far. It’s a different thing and I appreciate it.
Ty man! I’ve been nervous about starting my bioactive tank as my little peach deserves the best but you really helped demystify the basics. I’ll try to remember to give an update as to how it turns out!
I just need to comment to thank you haha I’ve wanted to do bio active for a while but I was always stumped on what to do with the heat mat since it would be a thick substrate. I’m shocked I didn’t ever think about just digging down but finally someone mentioned it and trust me I’ve watched many videos and no one has ever touched on that specific subject
Well this is the type of video I've been missing on the topic of snakes and vivariums. I'm thinking of putting up a vivarium for my future ball python and this was a great insight for how it functions. Your editor is cool and all but your camera guy is my favorite 👍
🤣 my boys are in bioactives and they avoid their plants at all costs. I’m lucky that way they seem to be picky. Definitely love the personalities. Love the video! And of course adore The Inspector 🎩
Oh man! My first ball python, Gratch, got into the hole in a really cool log I put in his terrarium when he was small... he didn't come out for about 12 days! I was freaking out, and one day he was about halfway out of the log looking hungry and I grabbed him and refused to let go! Filled that log up with foam after!
I was talking with a bunch of isopod breeders and as a clean up crew for bioactive enclosures, I was recommended from multiple people to use powder blues and powder oranges because they aren't as "protein" hungry and they are a hearty type of isopod. So that's what I used in my bioactive enclosure.
I love all of your videos! I'm trying to set up something that's kind of a hybrid with elements of the bioactive enclosure, using a pvc enclosure with ceramic overhead heating, with a bioactive style substrate (drainage layer, filter, soil, leaf litter) but then I was just going to add springtails, and fake plants with lots of enrichment. Hopefully it is a bit lower maintenance 😂 trying to get a best of both worlds situation going on!
Good thing to know about the Isopods maybe biting the snakes if they're too big. I just recently adopted my first ball python and I love her so much! I'm just wondering; are 'regular' sized isopods a potential risk factor for bites? I don't wanna get her setup going just to find out I gotta sift through substrate to find the bity buggers.
My son thinks you’re the funniest snake person ever. He says your videos are very educational but you can also get a lot of laughs from them too. He also just realized that your brother Kent is “actually the same guy” lol 😂
I absolutely love all the advice you gave in this video! I have been looking for an answer on whether I can still use a heat mat with bioactive and wouldn’t you know it, that’s the first thing you addressed!! Awesome advice! Answers to questions I didn’t even know I had!
@@GreenRoomPythons Yes, I am planning on getting everything to set one up here in the next couple weeks, and then going snake shopping next month! I figured allowing the bioactive setup to settle for a few weeks would be a good idea before adding a snake. I am looking to get a baby ball python. I asked this question on someone else’s comment - I’m wanting to get the “right size” (currently looking at 3x2.5x2.5 Exoterra) for an adult BP since I want to do bioactive and preferably would like it to be a long term setup. But I’m concerned it will be too big and scary for a little baby noodle. Any advice?
Also I love your idea of burying the hide so you can use the heat mat underneath, but wouldn’t this be an issue for someone starting with a small snake? From what I have found it seems they prefer to have their sides touching their hide to feel safe. I’m thinking the issue would be that I would have to dig out and add a bigger hide over tine
@@lilyxciv5637 yes, you'll want a small hide for your baby. So if you want it to be under ground you have to engineer that a bit, maybe have a gradual slope or something.
A) I love your video, I have a particularly "bulldozery" ball python and this video is just what I needed! I have a new tank coming in for him and I want to make it into a really nice setup for him (his name is Salazer) B) At around 13:10 you begin talking about a particular plant hole you built into the background that you don't care for due to it's location near the lights. Might I suggest a succulent to fill it in? Haworthia's in particular stay very short (under 4 inches, and that's talking on the tall end) and love extremely bright lights. Hot temps are nothing to them!
That's a good idea! I might try a succulent there at some point - I've kept away from them just because they're more fragile and that's right in his path, so he'll be climbing over it all the time. I might give it a try though because nothing else works there. Glad you liked the video, best of luck with your new setup!
@@GreenRoomPythons Since he crawls over that area I would suggest a haworthia cooperi! It grows very short and the leaves are robust, smooth bulbs with no hard spikes. It's a really interesting plant with semi-transparent leaves but could take a snake's weight with no issue or bruising! I really love your vids btw and you have a new subscriber!! ^.^
Thank you for making this video, I got Cosmo the ball python (6 month old baby and around 11 inches long) And this video is really helpful! Thank you for making this video!
Just found this channel and love it. I have two ball pythons . One is a rescue with a bad wobble at times and I have to food assist . Any advice on helping her strike successfully ? She’s still young and small but is a gorgeous fancy ghost/spider morph (I was told , lol)
Glad you like the channel! If she has eaten successfully on her own before, I wouldn't assist feed her. It's just going to take patience and probably reheating the head of the prey item a few times until she gets it right.
I'm looking at getting my 1st ball python..I live in Alaska and currently it's the middle of winter where I live with over 5 foot of snow at the moment. With me living here in Alaska I'm wondering if I should boost the humidity higher than what you recommended...I'm starting out in a tub till I move into the large PVC enclosure...I love the channel kept up the great videos...
The recommended temperatures and humidity inside the enclosure are the same regardless of where you live or what's happening with the weather outside the house.
Also can you touch a little bit further on the supplies you use for spot cleaning..after using the wet paper towels you make up in the big plastic paper towels tub isent there some of the cleaning liquid on those left behind on the sub stright where you spot cleaned...I'm assuming any how with then being wet with the disinfectant solution added to the tub of towels...isn't obviously not harmful to the animals even tho there isent probably much left behind...
Thanks for the support! Wild type ball pythons are incredibly beautiful (and varient) all on their own. Its great to have a normal or two in the collection.
Thank you so much for the vid, super great to get those after set up tips! And as everyone else does, I LOVE Inspector Detective Rorschach, I have such a soft spot for names like that My goofball is just named Lo Mein : )
Ball python’s definitely know when you’ve added things to their enclosure, no doubt about it. Mines gets very active for about 1 hour at night, checking EVERYTHING OUT, then usuallys goes back to a hide, & camps for prey.
OD enchi banana fire spider. is my guess. The head doesn’t seem light enough for pastel but the color is bright like fire. If it had fire and pastel you might not see as much orange and it would have a washed out head. If it was a super it would have a thinner pattern I would think. Either way it beautiful
No Spider, but everything else is spot on - and you're right, what might be mistaken as spider is probably super enchi. I agree that it's most likely fire and not pastel. Could be super OD too, but would be impossible to tell at this point without seeing some babies
I've been looking for videos on maling a bioactive tank for my phantom russo, Nefertiti. She is such a chill dude with an adventerous personality. I think she would like something like this. Thank you. :)
It stays dry on top and doesn't mold below the top layer. But if there was any mold or fungus, the springtails would take care of it.... Thanks! Hopefully he breeds for me this season :-)
I’m looking at slowly converting to bio active with my adult fire, her name is Equinox. I love her so much. And I wanna give her so much more than I have for her now.
He's a banana spider enchi orange dream. Maybe fire but it's hard to say not being there in person but the rest I'm pretty confident of. Cool channel by the way!
Thanks Eddie! Good guess. No spider in him. Hes definitely banana enchi (probably super enchi) and OD (possibly super). Fire is tough to determine with all the other stuff going on. Hopefully I'll have some clutches from him to prove all this stuff out :-)
I’ve seen this video many times and I’ve never asked, what is the enclosure size? I know the size of enclosure should be dependent on the snake, but I’m indecisive between a 36x18x12 and a 36x18x18. I like the height of yours.
@@GreenRoomPythons my bp always roams about. And is in need of a upgrade. I am unsure he would need the 2 feet height but may consider that route as well. I felt 12 was too short anyways, but felt 18 may be a good start. But instead of upgrading once more at a later time I’ll consider the 24 inch height as well.
Awesome video! Loved it! But my stupid GPS kept covering up what you were saying in different spots so I was wondering how many springtails and how many isopods would you put in for sale a 40 gallon BREEDER? And a second question would be can I make a tub in a rack bioactive obviously just with the small cork andsubstrate with the springtails and isopod
Second question. We're getting one next weekend and the woman that have her have a pretty empty vivarium. The size is totally decent. It's just empty. Just one hide, water bowl. Lamp and 2 fake plants. Pretty much it. And she's 3 years old. We want to offer her a more appropriate living space. But how long should we wait after the move for changing everything? We don't want to stress the animal more than it should. It's still a hour drive in a car. Do we do it in the same week month or wait longer than that? Tanks again
Kent has a bullfrog?!! That's cool, and probably super noisy. My mom is 100% Team Kent.... she is certain my snake is just a murder machine. I REALLY like the bioactive vivarium you've built... I couldn't keep a plant alive if it would save my life...so I'll have to stick with the fake plant route, but yours is super cool!!
A great entertaining video!!! Thank you for your time and for sharing it. How much did the substrate cost for the enclosure in the video? Biodude substrates are awesome. However, pricy compared to regular ABG mix.
Thanks Chan! Glad you liked the video! I dont remember the exact cost of the substrate. I was buying some other things from BioDude and I think I spent around $70. Its good substrate, but you can find good stuff thats less expensive for sure!
@@GreenRoomPythons $70 is really good price. I saw other youtube videos where they spent over $200 just for substrate. Maybe the prices are coming down.
Love your channel!!! We just adopted and I have a question. When you set UT heatmat to 90 is your temp Guage IN the tank over the mat or in between the mat and the glass?!?
What about a hybrid tub system? A ginormous tub that has been renovated to have a viewing pane of clear acrylic, insulated walls, and ventilation panels in the top?
0:25 what is this green and white plant? I have something that looks just like it as a vine but I looked it up and it said it was poisonous and not good for snakes.
You are so entertaining and educational. I have text and bowers and I’m going to get a pet ball python and going to try bioactive. You are very helpful. What size enclosure would be good for a full grown ball python thank you.
Quick question. I was just thinking on putting small cuts from live plants that I have in small containers that I have and put them in the substract for the snake. That's not a good Idea ?
I know this video is a couple years old, but if you see this, I have a question... How do you go about feeding the bps in a bioactive enclosure? Obviously with so many plants and "less" open flat area, is that ever a problem? I just worry about my snake possibly ripping up plants that way or the rats possibly uprooting things as well.
Thanks for sharing.......What moisture / heat issues did you come across with your setup ? I'm seriously considering getting a ball python and I want a very large enclosure so it will have room to grow. Will that be an issue ?
It will depend on the individual snake but as long as you have plenty of clutter and plenty of places to hide, they should be fine. The larger your enclosure, the more challenging your heat and humidity might be, but you can get it dialed in right with a bit of tweaking. Good luck with the setup!
I have similar concerns! I’d like to get the right size enclosure for an adult ball python right away (even though I’m going to get a baby one) since I want to do bioactive, but I’m concerned it will be too spacious and scary for a little snake.
@@lilyxciv5637 my recommendation is to get your baby snake started in a small tub first and see how they do. The more confident they are with eventual handling and such usually means they might do okay in a bigger enclosure. Once the snake is eating well and doing okay with being handled, try him in the larger enclosure (with lots of clutter and hides). If he still eats, he's probably okay in there... it really depends on the snake though.
Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words. I haven't watched this in ages so I'm not sure what I mentioned. I'll take a look when I get a chance and throw some links in the description :-)
I'm almost finished getting my bioactive set up finished. Do you have any substrate in your warm hide? The humidity in mine is to hi. I put a layer of sphagnum moss down and that has helped. I wish I could send you pictures. This is probably the third time I've watched this video. I don't have my snake yet.
I know nothing about bioactive enclosures but I was wondering do they not get smelly? Also if your snake gets sick with something contagious, would the bioactive enclosure have to be destroyed to start over again?
@@GreenRoomPythons awesome! I’m a plant mom and already have some snake safe plants and I assumed about a month in advance as thats typically the adjustment period I give my plants after purchase/propagation/transplant.
Great vid. I am going to go bio active for my ball python soon. But i have a question about ball python hides. Can i have one custom made of metal (Copper or brass) ; like are those safe for snakes or will it cause like some sort of bad reaction to our ball python?
Thanks for watching! I dont know of any problems with metal and I can't imagine there would be an issue. Some people use copper in water dishes as an antimicrobial, so I think a metal hide would be fine... and probably really cool looking!
I wasn’t expecting this to be hilarious 😅
Aw thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it :-)
Mine always notices too! Every time I add new things, she comes out to climb on it and check it out. She gets wild when I add new climbing branches, thinking she’s an arboreal species lol
They know their space! Any little change gets noticed 😄
I’ve watched a lot of BP videos over the last several years, and this is maybe the first time I wasn’t skipping through the video to get to the parts I cared about. Unexpectedly funny while also being informative! Future Bob was my favorite bit
Aw thanks Bailey! Glad you liked it :-)
Love the name of your snake, love your beard, love the funnies, love the enclosure, love what you said and the way you speak, keep it all up, I will be here for all your future content!
Aw thanks for the kind words Pebble! Thats a really nice review. I'm glad you're here :-)
I think having a bio active enclosure for a ball python is probably a good thing. I like the idea of having a aesthetically pleasing enclosure even when the snake is hiding.
For sure! Its cool to have an enclosed forest in your house :-)
My ball Princess Leia likes to do the “staring for 15 minutes” thing when there’s something new in her enclosure, but then she usually either knocks it over or drags it into her water while I’m sleeping
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I got a corn snake who instantly notices new or relocated objects in his tank. He doesn't stare at it, he stares at me while I put it down until I finally back off so he can freely sniff it and climb all over and around and inside out it for the next 30 minutes without me being in the way. Even when I only take out his water dish for a scrub, put it back, and pour water into it, he switches into the Jack Skellington "What this? What's this?!" mode and is busy inspecting it for a while. I can't even spot clean in peace when he's awake because he just has to know what's going on there and gets in the way/on my hand.
My other corn stares at new things, goes back into his familiar hide. Comes out a day later, rinse and repeat, until he carefully crawls towards it and slowly inspects it about a week later.
This shows me they definitely notice changes and that the second one would survive longer in the wild if they ever escaped.
It's fun to see them observing and figuring things out. Last week's video was all about giving them rotating enrichment items
When I made my girls bioactive (about a month after I got her and realized how expensive regular substrate that needs to be replaced entirely in a month and obviously spot cleaned everyday.) She was much more active and always exploring and knew immediately if I added more or new substrate, leaf litter, cork/branches etc. It seemed like soon as I put a new plant in she had to check it for the SMASSHH TEST! That's what I call it lol. But she'd be really sure to put the poor plants limits. But now I know a lot of plants that can work with her and what unfortunately can't. I always find inspiration in others enclosures and always get some new ideas and it's great that we can all learn from each other. Have a great day
Yeah, there's a handful of plants that work well and MANY that don't ;-)
do you know which kinds of plants would be best i just got my snake today 😅 and i want to set up a bioactive
@@Andy-zp3mv I have a video on the best plants for bioactive. You'll want to set up the bioactive about 30 days before adding your snake, so just make sure he has a good temporary setup.
I’m getting a ball python in a few days and have been OBSESSED with terrariums for quite a while, you are the perfect mix I didn’t realize I was looking for 🙏🏼❤️
Thanks so much for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video. Congrats on your new snake!
I am so grateful I came across your channel not only did the humor brighten my day. But the isopod information prevented a huge fiasco!!!! This is why I do weeks sometimes months of research before I take on a new project especially when it comes to living things.
Being a good researcher is so much better than dealing with surprise problems, right? Glad you're enjoying the channel! :-)
Future Bob cracks me up😂. I'm not a snake keeper (I actually used to be afraid of snakes) but still love these videos.
I'm glad you're enjoying them!
Currently thinking of setting up a bioactive enclosure for my ball and this video was exactly what I needed!
Detective Inspector rocks!!!
Hey thanks George! Glad you liked it. Best of luck with your bioactive!
this became my new favorite reptile channel the moment future bob chimed in. this info is so good and REAL. thank you for being so transparent and not pretending you’ve always done everything perfectly but LEARNED from any mistakes you’ve made in the past and adapted your methods accordingly, giving your audience the benefits of your blossoming knowledge. thank you and holy smokes this video is so funny you’re a pro content creator 🤘🤘
Aw thanks so much for the kind words! I'm glad you liked the video :-)
The Detective Inspector is exquisite, as are ALL of your snakes! What a great way to learn how to set up house for your Ball Python! Excellent info and a blast to watch! Also "Bulldozery"! Love it!
Thanks! He's going to make some awesome babies i think.
@@GreenRoomPythons I bet he will! That will be a great video in and of itself! I was just looking some pictures of Clown Ball Pythons, wow, fantastic. Pythons rule!
@@Starwalk8r66 yes! Clown is my favorite recessive gene. I'll be featuring my clown girl in a video soon
You’re hilarious brother. Great video! Ball python family here too. We’re currently in the process of completing our 4x2x2 bioactive setup for our ball.
Thanks so much for the kind words! Good luck with your setup, that sounds awesome!
Did you get it all set up? Im setting up a 4x2x2 and would love to hear about your setup
18:34 MY LIFE!! My mom was having twins and she made me get rid of my dear Travis! I thought I was the only one who experienced this 🤣🤣
so cool. inspector is so relaxed with you
Not during breeding season, but usually... ;-)
I was told.by my local pet store outside a bad idea due to scale rot. I have a way to bottom water the plants without actually heavily soaking the substrate. Is using a PVC like goes that goes into the lava beads and soaks the soils from bottom up. And I LOVE your videos. Thank you so much for doing what you do. :) your boy looks like mine :)
Thanks so much, glad you enjoy the videos! Yes, you definitely need either special substrate that keeps the top layer dry or a good drainage layer for this to work :-)
Thanks for the video! I find your commentary helpful because you are talking about some aspects of keeping a bio active that I haven’t seen in any other videos so far. It’s a different thing and I appreciate it.
Thank you! I'm glad you got something out of it. I was hoping that was a slightly different take on the subject :-)
Ty man! I’ve been nervous about starting my bioactive tank as my little peach deserves the best but you really helped demystify the basics. I’ll try to remember to give an update as to how it turns out!
I just need to comment to thank you haha I’ve wanted to do bio active for a while but I was always stumped on what to do with the heat mat since it would be a thick substrate. I’m shocked I didn’t ever think about just digging down but finally someone mentioned it and trust me I’ve watched many videos and no one has ever touched on that specific subject
I'm glad I could help! :-)
This is great. I like your humor style, and able to be very informative at the same time. Thank you for the info from an aspiring bioactive beginner!
Glad you liked it! There's a new bioactive build video on the channel coming out on Monday ;-)
Well this is the type of video I've been missing on the topic of snakes and vivariums. I'm thinking of putting up a vivarium for my future ball python and this was a great insight for how it functions.
Your editor is cool and all but your camera guy is my favorite 👍
Thanks! Glad you liked it. I'll let Kent know he has a fan :-) Best of luck with your new vivarium!
First video I've come across of yours, and so glad I did! So informative yet so funny 🤣 ps snazzy hat 🎩
🤣 my boys are in bioactives and they avoid their plants at all costs. I’m lucky that way they seem to be picky. Definitely love the personalities. Love the video! And of course adore The Inspector 🎩
Hi Kimberly, thanks so much for the kind words! I'm glad your plants are surviving those boys ;-)
This was super informative and I had a nice laugh while watching. I'm excited to see what else you put out!
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it! I just posted another bioactive enclosure video yesterday that goes over all the plants ;-)
@@GreenRoomPythons Haha I’m watching it now!
@@emmybhorses sweet! Hope you like it!
This is the first video of yours that I've seen, and subscribed within 5 minutes, you're wonderful!
Aw thanks so much! That's the first video I ever did for this channel, so you started in the right place :-)
I know this is an old video, but i really appreciate all your information and your style. Subbed and about to binge, and I thank you for that
I appreciate that, welcome!
Oh man! My first ball python, Gratch, got into the hole in a really cool log I put in his terrarium when he was small... he didn't come out for about 12 days!
I was freaking out, and one day he was about halfway out of the log looking hungry and I grabbed him and refused to let go! Filled that log up with foam after!
I was talking with a bunch of isopod breeders and as a clean up crew for bioactive enclosures, I was recommended from multiple people to use powder blues and powder oranges because they aren't as "protein" hungry and they are a hearty type of isopod. So that's what I used in my bioactive enclosure.
Absolutely loved this, great video, great info, beautiful setup, and a handsome inspector.
Thanks so much for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed it :-)
I got chewy vibes from Kent, I love it! Great video , very informative
Haha! Awesome. Thank you! Glad you liked the video :-)
I love all of your videos! I'm trying to set up something that's kind of a hybrid with elements of the bioactive enclosure, using a pvc enclosure with ceramic overhead heating, with a bioactive style substrate (drainage layer, filter, soil, leaf litter) but then I was just going to add springtails, and fake plants with lots of enrichment. Hopefully it is a bit lower maintenance 😂 trying to get a best of both worlds situation going on!
Sounds like a good setup!
Can I just say I love your personality and you make me happy? ❤️
Aw thanks so much! That's a great compliment!
Good thing to know about the Isopods maybe biting the snakes if they're too big. I just recently adopted my first ball python and I love her so much! I'm just wondering; are 'regular' sized isopods a potential risk factor for bites? I don't wanna get her setup going just to find out I gotta sift through substrate to find the bity buggers.
Congrats on the new snake! I know people who use regular sized isopods but there is a small risk. I use dwarf isopods because I'm paranoid ;-)
You are so entertaining!! Thank you so much for the humor, and fantastic knowledge along the way!
Thanks so much! I appreciate the compliment :-)
You might be one of the dopest ball python youtubers !!
Aw thanks so much!
This was so awesome! Funny and informative. I’m getting a danger noodle soon and this really helped :)
Thanks so much!! Glad you liked it. You're smart to be doing the research before getting your snake. Best of luck with your new little addition!
My son thinks you’re the funniest snake person ever. He says your videos are very educational but you can also get a lot of laughs from them too. He also just realized that your brother Kent is “actually the same guy” lol 😂
😄 I'm glad he's enjoying the videos!
I absolutely love all the advice you gave in this video! I have been looking for an answer on whether I can still use a heat mat with bioactive and wouldn’t you know it, that’s the first thing you addressed!! Awesome advice! Answers to questions I didn’t even know I had!
Hey Lily! Thanks so much for letting me know. I'm glad you got good info out of the video. Are you building a bioactive soon?
@@GreenRoomPythons Yes, I am planning on getting everything to set one up here in the next couple weeks, and then going snake shopping next month! I figured allowing the bioactive setup to settle for a few weeks would be a good idea before adding a snake. I am looking to get a baby ball python. I asked this question on someone else’s comment - I’m wanting to get the “right size” (currently looking at 3x2.5x2.5 Exoterra) for an adult BP since I want to do bioactive and preferably would like it to be a long term setup. But I’m concerned it will be too big and scary for a little baby noodle. Any advice?
Also I love your idea of burying the hide so you can use the heat mat underneath, but wouldn’t this be an issue for someone starting with a small snake? From what I have found it seems they prefer to have their sides touching their hide to feel safe. I’m thinking the issue would be that I would have to dig out and add a bigger hide over tine
@@lilyxciv5637 yes, you'll want a small hide for your baby. So if you want it to be under ground you have to engineer that a bit, maybe have a gradual slope or something.
@@lilyxciv5637 I think I was answering that while you were writing this ;-)
Did you see my response?
A) I love your video, I have a particularly "bulldozery" ball python and this video is just what I needed! I have a new tank coming in for him and I want to make it into a really nice setup for him (his name is Salazer) B) At around 13:10 you begin talking about a particular plant hole you built into the background that you don't care for due to it's location near the lights. Might I suggest a succulent to fill it in? Haworthia's in particular stay very short (under 4 inches, and that's talking on the tall end) and love extremely bright lights. Hot temps are nothing to them!
That's a good idea! I might try a succulent there at some point - I've kept away from them just because they're more fragile and that's right in his path, so he'll be climbing over it all the time. I might give it a try though because nothing else works there. Glad you liked the video, best of luck with your new setup!
@@GreenRoomPythons Since he crawls over that area I would suggest a haworthia cooperi! It grows very short and the leaves are robust, smooth bulbs with no hard spikes. It's a really interesting plant with semi-transparent leaves but could take a snake's weight with no issue or bruising! I really love your vids btw and you have a new subscriber!! ^.^
@@divshappyhour thanks for the tip, I'll look into that one! Glad you're enjoying the videos and thanks for the subscribe!
Thank you for making this video, I got Cosmo the ball python (6 month old baby and around 11 inches long) And this video is really helpful! Thank you for making this video!
okay coldplay reference was cute. Subbed and loved
Glad you liked it, thanks for the sub!
Sadly I can only give one Like. Loved the Video, very informative, you definetly answered a few questions a had regarding this topic.
Thanks for that like Jan!! I'm really glad the video helped :-)
@@GreenRoomPythons Also you have a really impressive beard :D
@@janhuber3708 thanks! It just happened because I got too lazy to shave
I've been binging your videos sense yesterday
just gotta say I love the brother Kent bits! very funny 😂
Thanks so much, glad you like them!
New Subscriber 4 Life!!! I can't wait to show your channel to my husband. Thank You so much for sharing what you know! Be back soon!!
Aw thanks CJ! I appreciate that. Glad you're enjoying the channel :-)
I plan on a front opening enclosure. with lots of enrichment !..oh yea all your snakes pretty 😍
That sounds like a great plan!
Just found this channel and love it. I have two ball pythons . One is a rescue with a bad wobble at times and I have to food assist . Any advice on helping her strike successfully ? She’s still young and small but is a gorgeous fancy ghost/spider morph (I was told , lol)
Glad you like the channel! If she has eaten successfully on her own before, I wouldn't assist feed her. It's just going to take patience and probably reheating the head of the prey item a few times until she gets it right.
I'm thinking of making my ball python's 2nd enclosure bioactive, and this is helpful for that!
Hey! Loved the video! Would love an in depth explanation/video on how you did the heated hide! Awesome stuff :)
I'm looking at getting my 1st ball python..I live in Alaska and currently it's the middle of winter where I live with over 5 foot of snow at the moment. With me living here in Alaska I'm wondering if I should boost the humidity higher than what you recommended...I'm starting out in a tub till I move into the large PVC enclosure...I love the channel kept up the great videos...
The recommended temperatures and humidity inside the enclosure are the same regardless of where you live or what's happening with the weather outside the house.
Also can you touch a little bit further on the supplies you use for spot cleaning..after using the wet paper towels you make up in the big plastic paper towels tub isent there some of the cleaning liquid on those left behind on the sub stright where you spot cleaned...I'm assuming any how with then being wet with the disinfectant solution added to the tub of towels...isn't obviously not harmful to the animals even tho there isent probably much left behind...
I use veterinary grade disinfectant which is completely safe for animals.
How fun are you!? So glad I stumbled across your vids!
Aw thanks! I'm glad you enjoy them!
Very entertaining and educational. You have a great channel.
Super cool video! Awesome colors in your snake! I only have 2 wild type ball pythons but I do have different species of snakes as well!
Thanks for the support! Wild type ball pythons are incredibly beautiful (and varient) all on their own. Its great to have a normal or two in the collection.
@@GreenRoomPythons most definitely! I’m glad you think that! They morphs are cool but I always prefer what they look like out of the wild
Very informative and helpful. I appreciate the depth you went into for the different parts of the set up. Keep it up man.
Glad you liked it!
Thank you so much for the vid, super great to get those after set up tips!
And as everyone else does, I LOVE Inspector Detective Rorschach, I have such a soft spot for names like that
My goofball is just named Lo Mein : )
Thanks so much! Glad you liked the video and the detective :-)
Ball python’s definitely know when you’ve added things to their enclosure, no doubt about it. Mines gets very active for about 1 hour at night, checking EVERYTHING OUT, then usuallys goes back to a hide, & camps for prey.
OD enchi banana fire spider. is my guess. The head doesn’t seem light enough for pastel but the color is bright like fire. If it had fire and pastel you might not see as much orange and it would have a washed out head. If it was a super it would have a thinner pattern I would think. Either way it beautiful
No Spider, but everything else is spot on - and you're right, what might be mistaken as spider is probably super enchi. I agree that it's most likely fire and not pastel. Could be super OD too, but would be impossible to tell at this point without seeing some babies
New to your channel. Already think your great. Videos are unique, funny and factual. Gunna be following you 👍🏼
Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words. Glad you're enjoying the channel :-)
This was great, man. I’m going binge them all now!
Aw sweet, thanks Amberly! Hope you enjoy them!
I've been looking for videos on maling a bioactive tank for my phantom russo, Nefertiti. She is such a chill dude with an adventerous personality. I think she would like something like this. Thank you. :)
Glad you liked the video. Best of luck with yours!
Because the soil is always wet.. how do you avoid mold problems? Do the isopods help with that too? Thanks for all the info! He’s such a pretty snake!
It stays dry on top and doesn't mold below the top layer. But if there was any mold or fungus, the springtails would take care of it.... Thanks! Hopefully he breeds for me this season :-)
I’m looking at slowly converting to bio active with my adult fire, her name is Equinox. I love her so much. And I wanna give her so much more than I have for her now.
Awesome, best of luck with it!
This was great information and you have an awesome humor. I'll go binge watch all the other BP content now hihi :3
I'm glad you enjoyed it, you started with the very first video I ever made for this channel so you can watch them and order if you want! 😉
You have got to be my favorite snake guy :)
I just got my first rat snakes & want to learn all i can :)
Aw thanks so much! Congrats on the new snakes!
He's a banana spider enchi orange dream. Maybe fire but it's hard to say not being there in person but the rest I'm pretty confident of. Cool channel by the way!
Thanks Eddie! Good guess. No spider in him. Hes definitely banana enchi (probably super enchi) and OD (possibly super). Fire is tough to determine with all the other stuff going on. Hopefully I'll have some clutches from him to prove all this stuff out :-)
inspector is ssssmart..notices changes n more I'm shure love your channel n I just subscribed!.
Aw thanks Ava! I appreciate the sub!
I’d watch a super long in depth video about bioactive ball python enclosures.
I'll be doing another video soon :-)
Please keep making videos. You are funny and awesome!!
Aw thanks so much Alley! I will keep making them :-)
Put a really really sturdy succulent in the weirdly placed wall pot!
I was looking into that. It's a good idea. I need to find the right one :-)
I’ve seen this video many times and I’ve never asked, what is the enclosure size? I know the size of enclosure should be dependent on the snake, but I’m indecisive between a 36x18x12 and a 36x18x18. I like the height of yours.
That's a 36x18x24. He definitely uses the height when he decides to roam about
@@GreenRoomPythons my bp always roams about. And is in need of a upgrade. I am unsure he would need the 2 feet height but may consider that route as well. I felt 12 was too short anyways, but felt 18 may be a good start. But instead of upgrading once more at a later time I’ll consider the 24 inch height as well.
Awesome video! Loved it! But my stupid GPS kept covering up what you were saying in different spots so I was wondering how many springtails and how many isopods would you put in for sale a 40 gallon BREEDER? And a second question would be can I make a tub in a rack bioactive obviously just with the small cork andsubstrate with the springtails and isopod
Second question. We're getting one next weekend and the woman that have her have a pretty empty vivarium. The size is totally decent. It's just empty. Just one hide, water bowl. Lamp and 2 fake plants. Pretty much it. And she's 3 years old. We want to offer her a more appropriate living space. But how long should we wait after the move for changing everything? We don't want to stress the animal more than it should. It's still a hour drive in a car. Do we do it in the same week month or wait longer than that? Tanks again
Kent has a bullfrog?!! That's cool, and probably super noisy. My mom is 100% Team Kent.... she is certain my snake is just a murder machine. I REALLY like the bioactive vivarium you've built... I couldn't keep a plant alive if it would save my life...so I'll have to stick with the fake plant route, but yours is super cool!!
Thanks! There might be another one in the works this year ;-)
@@GreenRoomPythons amazing! Is it for one of your current snakes or is there a new friend joining the family?
@@amybentley1291 no spoilers!! ;-)
@@GreenRoomPythons ugh...fine.
@@amybentley1291 😄
A great entertaining video!!! Thank you for your time and for sharing it.
How much did the substrate cost for the enclosure in the video? Biodude substrates are awesome. However, pricy compared to regular ABG mix.
Thanks Chan! Glad you liked the video! I dont remember the exact cost of the substrate. I was buying some other things from BioDude and I think I spent around $70. Its good substrate, but you can find good stuff thats less expensive for sure!
@@GreenRoomPythons $70 is really good price. I saw other youtube videos where they spent over $200 just for substrate. Maybe the prices are coming down.
@@chanhuang614 oh yeah, its not even close to that amount, and I bought a lot of it
Love your channel!!! We just adopted and I have a question. When you set UT heatmat to 90 is your temp Guage IN the tank over the mat or in between the mat and the glass?!?
Congrats on your new snake! Between the mat and the glass. Check out the ball python care guide I posted a few months back, that will help :-)
I am mother of identical twin brothers. Love you both. ♡ and snakes. ♡ having my first pastel pied girl name Stella.
Aw thanks Jemina! Congrats on the new snake!
I put a bonsai on mine and so far has survived
That's a cool idea!
What about a hybrid tub system? A ginormous tub that has been renovated to have a viewing pane of clear acrylic, insulated walls, and ventilation panels in the top?
0:25 what is this green and white plant? I have something that looks just like it as a vine but I looked it up and it said it was poisonous and not good for snakes.
I learned a lot from this video! mainly that this is a venture i should wait until i have more money to start doing!!
Lmao love Kent! Definitely earned the follow, and awesome advice!
Aw thanks! I love Kent too. He needs some extra help, but he at least he knows how to run a camera.
You are so entertaining and educational. I have text and bowers and I’m going to get a pet ball python and going to try bioactive. You are very helpful. What size enclosure would be good for a full grown ball python thank you.
I felt like I recorded this video! 🤣 great video love the humor
I’m watching every one of your videosI’m gonna comment on every one of your videos
Kent is so much like my brother it’s scary. Lol❤️❤️🐍🐍
😁😉
Lol your brother Kent is quite amusing 😁
He's a special guy!
Quick question. I was just thinking on putting small cuts from live plants that I have in small containers that I have and put them in the substract for the snake. That's not a good Idea ?
Bamboo is a good idea..it is pretty strong..
Thank you for being you.
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Awww, thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words :-)
Love this video.. could you please tell me how you made the back wall/mound go the left of the enclosure?? Its so amazing. Thanks!
Same technique as the back. I use great stuff expanding foam :-)
What do you use to seal the paint on the foam?
@@inknight2239 there's no paint. It's aquarium sealant
I know this video is a couple years old, but if you see this, I have a question... How do you go about feeding the bps in a bioactive enclosure? Obviously with so many plants and "less" open flat area, is that ever a problem? I just worry about my snake possibly ripping up plants that way or the rats possibly uprooting things as well.
I've never had a problem but I also don't feed live in there so I'm sure that makes it easier.
Thank you!!
Thanks for sharing.......What moisture / heat issues did you come across with your setup ? I'm seriously considering getting a ball python and I want a very large enclosure so it will have room to grow. Will that be an issue ?
It will depend on the individual snake but as long as you have plenty of clutter and plenty of places to hide, they should be fine. The larger your enclosure, the more challenging your heat and humidity might be, but you can get it dialed in right with a bit of tweaking. Good luck with the setup!
I have similar concerns! I’d like to get the right size enclosure for an adult ball python right away (even though I’m going to get a baby one) since I want to do bioactive, but I’m concerned it will be too spacious and scary for a little snake.
@@lilyxciv5637 my recommendation is to get your baby snake started in a small tub first and see how they do. The more confident they are with eventual handling and such usually means they might do okay in a bigger enclosure. Once the snake is eating well and doing okay with being handled, try him in the larger enclosure (with lots of clutter and hides). If he still eats, he's probably okay in there... it really depends on the snake though.
Can you link all this stuff so we can access all of it? Great video by the way! Super funny and you are so likable! :)
Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words. I haven't watched this in ages so I'm not sure what I mentioned. I'll take a look when I get a chance and throw some links in the description :-)
I'm almost finished getting my bioactive set up finished. Do you have any substrate in your warm hide? The humidity in mine is to hi. I put a layer of sphagnum moss down and that has helped. I wish I could send you pictures. This is probably the third time I've watched this video. I don't have my snake yet.
I know nothing about bioactive enclosures but I was wondering do they not get smelly? Also if your snake gets sick with something contagious, would the bioactive enclosure have to be destroyed to start over again?
They do not get smelly. They basically smell like the outdoors... No need to redo the enclosure if the snake gets sick.
So would you recommend setting up the tank in advance for the plants to better establish?
Yes, ideally 30 days ahead of time :-)
@@GreenRoomPythons awesome! I’m a plant mom and already have some snake safe plants and I assumed about a month in advance as thats typically the adjustment period I give my plants after purchase/propagation/transplant.
Great vid. I am going to go bio active for my ball python soon. But i have a question about ball python hides. Can i have one custom made of metal (Copper or brass) ; like are those safe for snakes or will it cause like some sort of bad reaction to our ball python?
Thanks for watching! I dont know of any problems with metal and I can't imagine there would be an issue. Some people use copper in water dishes as an antimicrobial, so I think a metal hide would be fine... and probably really cool looking!
@@GreenRoomPythons wünderbar. I have so many cool ideas. Perhaps i would share them with die Welt soon enough.
I'm a bit late to the party but wanted to ask - Would cork rounds work as an afixed natural plant pot?