How To Set Up A Ball Python Cage

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  • @heatherlynnrigaud7385
    @heatherlynnrigaud7385 Рік тому +50

    Zacharia giggling as Luna licked him is just pure Joy.

  • @mielimedina3146
    @mielimedina3146 Рік тому +16

    Awww the way he giggles when Luna tongue flicks him 🥺💕

  • @sayurikitamura7109
    @sayurikitamura7109 Рік тому +62

    Zachariah carefully taking his new snake out of the enclosure and saying Hallo to her is the loveliest thing in the world 🫶 such an entertaining and helpful video idea for beginners, as well 🎉

  • @aileenbutler121
    @aileenbutler121 Рік тому +38

    Your nephew is the best guest you have had! He is so cute and smart! The joy and pure happiness he has over Luna is so special! What a great ambassador for snakes.

  • @April-lp7pp
    @April-lp7pp Рік тому +13

    That was by far the most engaging travel vlog I've ever witnessed.

  • @JetHarperJones
    @JetHarperJones 5 днів тому

    I wish that all children were taught like this child has been taught or innately has the ability to be empathetic and loving towards all creatures. He seems like he’s going to be such a wonderful young man and I congratulate your sister so much on raising him and everyone around him he’s influenced him because he seems like such a good boy. Thank you for sharing this video. I totally made my day even though I’m watching it a year later

  • @MotherTruckinReptiles
    @MotherTruckinReptiles Рік тому +19

    Nephew co-host Zach is everything precious and wholesome. It's heartwarming to see the next generation of reptile keepers and he's off to an outstanding start 🤍

  • @joitus
    @joitus Рік тому +8

    Omggg big fan of Zacharia 💖 He can inherit your channel when you retire, that has a thumbs up from me 👍🏻

  • @mielimedina3146
    @mielimedina3146 Рік тому +9

    Luna is sooooo pretty!!! 😍

  • @nattiesgarden
    @nattiesgarden Рік тому +19

    Luna is such a lovely snake, and Zachariah is awesome! I love that he's into reptiles at such a young age. Many of my favorite memories from childhood involve my beloved pets. 🥰

  • @MostlyHarmless68
    @MostlyHarmless68 Рік тому +11

    This was delightful :) One thing I like about keeping live plants in an enclosure is that watering them helps keep the humidity up.

  • @wheezyvettech8781
    @wheezyvettech8781 Рік тому +16

    Your nephew is AWESOME. This video will make anyone's day brighter. Thanks for making this!! ❤

  • @carrieatkinson9850
    @carrieatkinson9850 2 місяці тому +2

    He is a firecracker! Zacharia is a reptile god in training!

  • @kelsybobelsy
    @kelsybobelsy Рік тому +3

    His giggling is so precious! And he is so knowledgeable. He is obviously a smart young man. Tell him thank you for the help! I hope my niece can do the same with me one day 😁

  • @annazimmerman864
    @annazimmerman864 Рік тому +3

    I cannot handle how adorable this video is.

  • @tinaguidry1842
    @tinaguidry1842 Рік тому +2

    😢OMGAWD I LOOOOVE HEEEM!!! You should have Zachariah as a cohost way more often!!! He’s SUCH an expert!!!

  • @andreahallas5196
    @andreahallas5196 Рік тому +2

    This just makes my heart happy. Zachariah is so gentle with Luna and will have a friend for many years! What a wonderful thing to grow up with a pet that has such a long lifespan. He's very lucky to have a knowledgeable uncle and a cool mom to help him along his snake keeping journey! I love seeing kids excited about snakes ❤

  • @aviendha1154
    @aviendha1154 Рік тому +3

    Wow those spots look just like stars!

  • @imoninacole4693
    @imoninacole4693 Рік тому +4

    My snakes name is Luna. She’s a beautiful snake. Have fun in your new journey with her buddy!

  • @sharonkaczorowski8690
    @sharonkaczorowski8690 Рік тому +3

    That was a delight to watch…what an adorable, intelligent boy…with a beautiful snake and awesome uncle.

  • @danettevanrooyen6158
    @danettevanrooyen6158 Рік тому +3

    Has to be my favorite video of all time😊

  • @momakajean
    @momakajean Рік тому +6

    Oh my gosh! You three boys were so entertaining! Well we still have some work to do with Kent. But Zechariah, I'm so proud of your know how! Good for you. Bob, great demonstration. And Shan you are a natural - along with you very cute son. Love you all!

  • @JeffTiberend
    @JeffTiberend Рік тому +3

    I love this. How wholesome and family friendly. Your nephew is lucky to have an uncle like you. Well done.

  • @loriw2661
    @loriw2661 Рік тому +13

    Luna is beautiful! And Zachariah (sp?) handles her with such care. She’s a lucky girl to have such a wonderful care giver. It’s also nice to have an Uncle who knows what’s he’s doing. I wish Luna many happy years with her amazing family!!🐍❤️🐍

  • @DivineOne-lt3wf
    @DivineOne-lt3wf Рік тому +2

    So sweet when he took Luna out of her tub! I was almost shedding tears 🥲 And I’m telling myself that I need to be a lot of braver lol don’t want to get shown up by a 7 3/4 year old!!! 😉

  • @brookemcneal7059
    @brookemcneal7059 Рік тому +4

    This video came to me from an idea of getting a snake. Glad I watched your video, now a subscriber ❤

  • @jj32094
    @jj32094 Рік тому +4

    Gorgeous snake

  • @carschmn
    @carschmn Рік тому +2

    Aww you’re the cool uncle! You and your sister look amusingly similar. Siblings are fun!

  • @Akhatchntails
    @Akhatchntails Рік тому +4

    That’s awesome man! I see a good little protégé with the nephew;)

  • @RobertKirkpatrick84
    @RobertKirkpatrick84 Рік тому +6

    Sweet sunglasses Bob! I built my black box cage based on your videos and your sweet discount code as well. I have been experimenting and I planted a pothos in my coco chips in the corner and it has been thriving pretty good. I also found that my enclosure isn't perfectly level so I pour water into the side that is slightly higher and less the water work it's way down and it seems to do a good job of keeping the humidity right where I want it. I used your trick for making walls on bioactive to fill in the top of one of those really large corner stepped pyramid hides and topped the foam with moss and it's created a really cozy hide that my snake seems to love the best.

  • @markburgess4528
    @markburgess4528 11 місяців тому +1

    What a confident young chap. Both handling the snake and in front of the camera. 10/10

  • @jonathanyoungblood8676
    @jonathanyoungblood8676 Рік тому +2

    Call me a softy but that brought a smile to my face , good stuff and young man did an amazing job

  • @Akhatchntails
    @Akhatchntails Рік тому +4

    He does really good handling Luna! Very gorgeous snake!

  • @jomcloughlin
    @jomcloughlin Рік тому +2

    What a wholesome video. Luna is absolutely stunning too

  • @amybentley1291
    @amybentley1291 Рік тому +39

    Okay, Zachariah might be my favorite person ever. He did such a good job helping you set up the enclosure for Luna! And watching him handle her just melted my heart. I wish he didn't live so far away from you so he could be your cohost more frequently! Next time you see him, tell him I think he's the coolest. I mean, how could I not think that? He loves snakes, he's seen every GRP video, AND he likes karate?! Me too!

  • @m1p30
    @m1p30 Рік тому +9

    Thanks for making the journey to your nephew - I loved seeing you work together!! I'm currently updating my two ball pythons (Soba - a rescue, almost 2y and very small for age; Pancake - my princely banana bp who's about 18 months) so this video came at the perfect time.

  • @lovelydreamer5575
    @lovelydreamer5575 Рік тому +2

    The way you interact with nephew was totally awesome!!! Love your channel and content 🥰🥰🥰

  • @otomelife
    @otomelife Рік тому +2

    Your nephew is so adorable and I love to see how gently he treats Luna!

  • @chibipeach1981
    @chibipeach1981 Рік тому +2

    Your nephew is precious 💕 my youngest is his age...and now points out to his dad "see he has one I can do it too!" ..I love it lol

  • @caughtafaygo
    @caughtafaygo Рік тому +4

    Luna is adorable and thats awesome you did that for the fam. love your community and content! thanks bob!

  • @Khunai.
    @Khunai. Рік тому +2

    🥺💙 Thanks for being such a great uncle. I think this video just healed a little bit of my inner child. Great job on the enclosure guys, I know Luna is going to live a long happy and healthy life, and he's such a smart young lad I know he's going to take the best care of her.💙

  • @soyukichan9097
    @soyukichan9097 Рік тому +6

    This is awesome. Luna is a gorgeous marshmallow. BLESS YOU for probe placement and thermostat info, when I first started keeping it was my biggest confusion moment because no one correctly states or shows where it goes just that it goes (would love a breakdown on that just for my sanity and new people!). I wish I could afford a blackbox cage (saving up is so slow!), they look so dang sturdy (and they have sliding glass ones!) you picked a good brand! And I was SO HAPPY KENT SHOWED UP (I never thought I'd say that XD)

  • @tellycaster2592
    @tellycaster2592 Рік тому +13

    Such a great video, Bob! Your family is wonderful and the enclosure for Luna came out great! She is a beautiful little snake!

  • @michaelgepson2877
    @michaelgepson2877 Рік тому +2

    Super cute kiddo! Happy for him. His little giggles were killing me.

  • @roseamelia6592
    @roseamelia6592 Рік тому +2

    He’s so little and so knowledgeable! Both of you did a great job!!

  • @vanburnburn
    @vanburnburn Рік тому +2

    Careful Bob! Your nephew may take over your channel! I was surprised he knew the question you asked about the hides! Impressive!

  • @corvins_cash
    @corvins_cash 7 місяців тому +2

    Oh my goodness, your nephew is just so adorable! It is so nice to see kids excited about snakes. Luna is a very lucky snake to have found a home with him.

  • @alexacirignani1281
    @alexacirignani1281 9 місяців тому +1

    Your nephew is so sweet and Luna seemed to love her enclosure 🥰

  • @momakajean
    @momakajean Рік тому +4

    Luna is a beautiful little girl. I love having So many pretty grandsnakes!

    • @loriw2661
      @loriw2661 Рік тому +2

      Now it’s time for you to get one!!😊

    • @momakajean
      @momakajean Рік тому +1

      @@loriw2661 wish I could. Maybe...

    • @amybentley1291
      @amybentley1291 Рік тому

      Mama Bledsoe, you have the prettiest grandsnakes!!

  • @busta87
    @busta87 Рік тому +3

    So wholesome and great video as always

  • @afkthegreat5417
    @afkthegreat5417 2 місяці тому +1

    Your a great brother and uncle my guy

  • @lidewijcroes1795
    @lidewijcroes1795 Рік тому +2

    Your nephew is such a sweetheart and already an expert keeper and snake handler! Go Zach!

  • @Erica-PlaneSnakes
    @Erica-PlaneSnakes Рік тому +2

    Dang! Zachariah is a pro!

  • @avaogara
    @avaogara Рік тому +2

    your nephew such a great kid n luna is so pretty know hes got the best teacher ever ..you❤ this was fun to watch

  • @ElsaCampbell406
    @ElsaCampbell406 Рік тому +1

    I got a snake yesterday! I am going to set the enclosure up the same way!

  • @melissajennings5922
    @melissajennings5922 Рік тому +2

    Omg❤❤❤ I absolutely love this one with your nephew assistant! The love he has already for his snake comes through the video so clear and heart warming! ❤❤❤ hopefully I can bring my girls 7&8 yrs to see your snakes 🐍 we've been to Clints room before he remodeled.

  • @frosty9435
    @frosty9435 Рік тому +2

    🥰 love that giggle

  • @briand5436
    @briand5436 Рік тому +2

    Hell yeah Hobbit poster😊😊😊that snake was so pretty 😍

  • @joshuaedwards1366
    @joshuaedwards1366 Рік тому +3

    Good morph choice for a pet. She looks awesome

  • @HiopX
    @HiopX 9 місяців тому +4

    Better bring Zach to the next enclosure build off. It might seem unfair, but remember Däv brought his own expert in Clint last time

  • @CandysCritters
    @CandysCritters 2 місяці тому

    I love the star in her back! 🩷

  • @BeckyM87
    @BeckyM87 Рік тому +2

    Absolutely adorable 😊

  • @waxsilverwolf2131
    @waxsilverwolf2131 Рік тому +1

    I just got my first ball python after watching your videos she already 2 years old when I got her 3 1/2 feet long her name is lilith awesome videos man keep it up

  • @alliegator1372
    @alliegator1372 Рік тому +2

    Her house is so cute, hi Zachariah your snake is awesome wow! congratulations 🐍so fun 🤩

  • @bennettnez4711
    @bennettnez4711 6 місяців тому +2

    Top tier uncle action. Putting my uncles to shame haha

  • @heatherbrunner2165
    @heatherbrunner2165 Рік тому +3

    What a great video thank you so much for sharing that with us and congratulations on your new friend ❤

  • @JamieNicole729
    @JamieNicole729 Рік тому +2

    Luna is absolutely beautiful!

  • @terryenby2304
    @terryenby2304 Рік тому +2

    This is a beautiful video!

  • @Absbor
    @Absbor Рік тому +1

    very cool . good video. didn't know about the water part 16:39

  • @ArrowOfTruth01
    @ArrowOfTruth01 Рік тому +2

    "Does your mom watch my videos?"
    "I plead the 5th sir"

  • @acaciaballpythons
    @acaciaballpythons Рік тому +2

    Bob: Today we have a "Nephew" co-host.
    Zack: 😀

  • @kpopnoonanikki9211
    @kpopnoonanikki9211 Рік тому +3

    So cute

  • @lena2023.
    @lena2023. 11 місяців тому +1

    I am totally obsessed with this video 😊 sweet boy and his snake 🐍 😍

  • @v3nu5_c1rcu5
    @v3nu5_c1rcu5 2 місяці тому

    Lil bro more qualified in ball python set-up and care than some adults

  • @keithsheppardpiano
    @keithsheppardpiano 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video! So I was watching videos of people working with terrifying venomous snakes when your channel showed up in my feed. I tried to get a snake about 12 years ago..a cute little rosy boa. However, he was a bitey little asshole, so I ended up giving him away. After watching your videos, I now realize all the mistakes I made, and that maybe he wasn’t an asshole after all. Anyway, I’m thinking of trying again with a ball python and I have a question. I want to start with a baby snake. Is it best to go ahead and get a 4 x2x2 enclosure, even when starting with a smaller snake? Or should I start with a smaller enclosure like you had in this video and upgrade to a larger one later? Thanks and keep up the great work.

  • @ingenunis5003
    @ingenunis5003 6 місяців тому

    Nice video 👍🏼
    Cute nephew, like his ball python & setup.

  • @Birdie284
    @Birdie284 Рік тому +2

    Cutest video ever! 😊 🥰

  • @kylebieth3678
    @kylebieth3678 Рік тому +2

    Awesome video. Your nephew is awesome, cool sister, love the dog, and Kent's couch was awesome!(because of the dog)

  • @TattooFix
    @TattooFix 5 місяців тому

    The algorithm is algorithming because I am thinking if buying a ball python!

  • @AllieAtkinson
    @AllieAtkinson Рік тому +2

    Such an awesome video 😍

  • @kirstenriedesel9809
    @kirstenriedesel9809 7 місяців тому +1

    You are wonderful! This is so helpful!

  • @Mr_Mcfeely
    @Mr_Mcfeely 5 місяців тому

    So wholesome, I love it.

  • @michaeldanner920
    @michaeldanner920 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks! For your Scotch fund!

  • @TheReptileDen
    @TheReptileDen Рік тому

    I love my ball pythons soon to have another reptile

  • @codhighlights3436
    @codhighlights3436 Рік тому +1

    Love the channel 💯 great video. I’m going to a show soon 4 hours away all I good to transport a snake back home that whole time ? What’s a good way to do this? Thank you.

    • @GreenRoomPythons
      @GreenRoomPythons  Рік тому +1

      Yes, just keep the snake in the container that it's in

  • @mylesbrownGSP
    @mylesbrownGSP Рік тому

    I got a white Butter Mystic python a while ago and named name her Luna too. 😀

  • @s4m3l34
    @s4m3l34 Рік тому +1

    I just got my first snake her name is kade

  • @insaneprepper2832
    @insaneprepper2832 Рік тому +1

    Great video Bob! Your nephew is super cool! But I am confused about the heating setup. I am getting a 4x2x2 PVC enclosure for my nearly grown ball Python and I ordered a complete kit that has all the bells and whistles. I’m wondering where to place these lights and deep heat emitter. Why did you glue the probe on the hot side? It surely wouldn’t be an accurate measurement of the average temp in the enclosure, would it? I would think to put it on the cool side and one of those little hygrometer/thermometer things on the hot side. Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

    • @GreenRoomPythons
      @GreenRoomPythons  Рік тому +1

      You definitely want the probe on the hot side because that's what you're trying to measure. You're going to use the heat gun to measure the temperature where the snake is at and then you will set your thermostat to whatever it needs to be to get your temperature correct where the snake sits. That might mean that your probe has to read a much hotter temperature or a much cooler temperature depending on the setup but your temperature gun is what tells you the temperature that the snake is going to feel. My ball python care guide explains this as well.

    • @insaneprepper2832
      @insaneprepper2832 Рік тому +1

      Much obliged to you, Bob! I’m sure it will take some tweaking in order to dial in the correct temperature and humidity, and ensuring there is a temperature gradient. I ordered an expensive enclosure kit with all the bells and whistles, including a deep heat emitter and a Pro T5 Shadedweller, an Arcadia 50W deep heat emitter, and a 75W halogen lamp. It’s the same thing Emily uses and endorses from Snake Discovery. I just began using Forest Floor as the substrate in my current tub, and it keeps humidity very well. Should I put all or some of those lamps on one side only? Makes sense, as I need the temp gradient. Thanks again for your help and timely reply. This is my first ball python. Got him from the exotic pet store as a rescue. He’s a 4-foot male named Oreo and I just wanna do right by him. 30 years ago I had a boa constrictor and none of this stuff was available for proper husbandry. Once again, thanks and keep up the fantastic work! Say hi to Kent for me! 😂

  • @Pipers.Hideaway.
    @Pipers.Hideaway. Рік тому +1

    Good video, really enjoyed it. Had a quick question about facial hair? Do you use beard products oils and such? Or is it harmful to snakes or only certain products to stay away from. I'm not sure could be a whole separate video just curious on your thoughts.

    • @GreenRoomPythons
      @GreenRoomPythons  Рік тому +1

      Yes, I use beard oils. They're not harmful to the snakes.

  • @alexpravetz9186
    @alexpravetz9186 Рік тому +3

    He did such a great job helping design Luna’s enclosure! And she’s super pretty 🤩 I just ordered my first Black Box Cage enclosure and should be here by the end of the week? Are you able to put a heat mat underneath the enclosure? Or would you just recommend using a heat lamp. My BP will be getting a 4x2x2 set up. 😊

    • @alexpravetz9186
      @alexpravetz9186 Рік тому

      Also with two cut out spots above like Lunas enclosure (:

    • @GreenRoomPythons
      @GreenRoomPythons  Рік тому +1

      Heat mats don't work well with PVC enclosures. You'll want to use overhead heat

  • @bellelosiraptor9393
    @bellelosiraptor9393 10 місяців тому

    If anyone remembers the PVC bar that looks like a branch where to get it from? Thank you so much!

  • @RikkiHernandez
    @RikkiHernandez 7 місяців тому

    Hey Bob, I could use your advice. I have a Kages 4x2x2 enclosure that I’m setting up. I opted for two 9” cutouts on the right and left side. On the warm side (right) I plan on using a DHP on a thermostat and on the cool side (left) I plan on using a Halogen to keep that temp at 75-80. Is that setup for success? In my current enclosure Im having a hard time getting my temps right so that’s my logic for going with this route in my new 4x2x2 enclosure. Thank you for your time.

    • @GreenRoomPythons
      @GreenRoomPythons  7 місяців тому

      Hi Rikki, I wouldn't use a light as a heat source because you'll need to turn it off at night and and your temperature could drop lower than you want it to. I would just use a CHE on the cool side if you need something to bring the temps up to the 78 to 80° range.

  • @RealityCheckTV
    @RealityCheckTV Рік тому +1

    You say tape isn't good in a snake's enclosure? What about duct tape? Can I duct tape the probe up? I all ready have one corner of my wooded enclosure sealed with duct tape inside and out so water doesn't leak out when his dish over flows when he soaks in it.

    • @GreenRoomPythons
      @GreenRoomPythons  Рік тому

      You don't want any kind of tape inside the enclosure because your snake will find the sticky side of the tape eventually and you'll be spending a lot of time trying to remove the tape without hurting your snake ;-)

    • @RealityCheckTV
      @RealityCheckTV Рік тому

      @@GreenRoomPythons Yeah that would be bad but my snake has. never messed with the tape I sealed the leaks with.

  • @ashlombard5603
    @ashlombard5603 Рік тому +1

    you should go into more depth about wetting your substrate, how wet is too wet and all that. i have to have the humidity of the wood substrate at 90% for the air in her tank to be in the 70's. does it matter if the substrate is super humid if the air is at the right level

    • @GreenRoomPythons
      @GreenRoomPythons  Рік тому

      The substrate should not be dripping wet but it can be damp. That should be enough to get your humidity where it needs to be. If it's not, use more substrate

  • @KCnoSurrender
    @KCnoSurrender 7 місяців тому

    Hi. Loving your content and am in the process of setting up a new enclosure for my daughter’s soon to be first snake, a ball python. What do you recommend to cover the screen top with where the light reflectors aren’t positioned? Thanks!

  • @nnejdee5094
    @nnejdee5094 4 місяці тому

    Awesome video, your nephew is a pro! I am not, lol, and have some questions. Can an enclosure be too large? Why do some ppl use lights? Do you prefer an overhead heater over an under enclosure heater? Thanks so much!!!

    • @GreenRoomPythons
      @GreenRoomPythons  4 місяці тому

      1. Potentially, depending on the snake. 2. Many different reasons to use lights but I don't recommend using them as a heat source. 3. It depends on the type of cage but if it's pvc, overhead heat is better

  • @juliabernardi322
    @juliabernardi322 7 місяців тому

    Awesome video ! I’m thinking of getting a black box cage cause my room can get pretty cold at night and I don’t think glass contains the heat well enough… I’m trying to decide what would be the best way to heat a pvc enclosure, what wattage of ceramic heat emitter did you use for this enclosure set up?

    • @GreenRoomPythons
      @GreenRoomPythons  7 місяців тому

      You should email them and talk to Clint at Black Box cages about what you're doing and see what he recommends. I would have a heat panel installed rather than doing cutouts on the top

  • @GraceShumate-o2v
    @GraceShumate-o2v 5 місяців тому

    Does anyone have the link to that giant branch thing? My pepper would love that!!!!

  • @robloxgamer8642
    @robloxgamer8642 3 місяці тому

    can you please show how to set up bioactive glass terrarium

    • @GreenRoomPythons
      @GreenRoomPythons  3 місяці тому

      I have several videos on this including the very first video posted on the channel

  • @michaeldanner920
    @michaeldanner920 7 місяців тому

    Hi Bob! Thanks for all you do for the reptile world and all the knowledge you’ve bestowed.
    Im a new ball python owner and am perplexed at the radiant heat panel.
    I bought my 4ft normal a 4”2 Black Box enclosure (Ty for the code). I bought a 225W radiant heat panel to go with it and everything is installed and running.
    Under her hot hide now is only about 4 degrees different from her cold side.
    It’s about 82 in the hot hide and 78 in the cold. I am shooting the laser into the hides. On top of the hot with substrate is about 90. Ever since I moved her from her bin about 10 days ago she has been heavily favoring her cold side and I’m worried there’s not enough of a difference, but I don’t know how to change the cold lower and the hot hotter utilizing the rhp.
    What do you temp your sides at? Should I be worried/ especially for digestion? She hasn’t had a meal in her new enclosure (set for Monday)
    Help?

    • @GreenRoomPythons
      @GreenRoomPythons  7 місяців тому

      Hopefully your heat panel is connected to a thermostat. You can change the temperature of the heat panel using that thermostat. The inside of your hide might be slightly different than the outside but as long as you are around 90 on the warm side and 80 on the cool side your snake will be just fine. Many snakes favor the cool side of their cage. They don't need warmth all the time but if they need it while digesting, they know how to find it.

    • @michaeldanner920
      @michaeldanner920 7 місяців тому

      Thanks Bob!