MASSIVE ENCLOSURE SETUP | Ball Python Gets A New Home
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- Im so excited and happy with how this enclosure turned out!! Titan has been non stop exploring it even though he is in full shed mode, blinded by his cloudy blue eyes. He LOVES it!!
Next up on the to do list for upgrades is going to be my corn snake Tesla. Shes growing super fast and loves exploring and being out all the time. I think its time I upgrade her from her growout bin very soon! Stay tuned.
Enclosure: Exo Terra 36x18x12 (L x W x H)
Thanks for watching, I hope I gave you some ideas on ways you can setup and enrich your ball pythons enclosure.
Any questions or comments? Leave them ⬇️⬇️ below.
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00:00 - Channel RENAMED
01:20 - Supplies Overview
02:05 - Heating & Substrate
03:59 - Decorating / Enrichment
05:26 - Finishing Touches
06:43 - Ball Python Introduced!
08:11 - Outro - Домашні улюбленці та дикі тварини
Great looking enclosure! I am getting a 14 year old rehomed ball python this weekend and am so excited to update her tank!
Wow looks amazing!! The moss was a cool touch
That set up is beautiful. Lucky guy !!
Love the dinosaur head!
“But oh well” made me laugh 😆
keep up the great work!!!!
Cool new name!
Beautiful set up
Awesome vid btw !
you were right when you said some of those plants looked like weed XD
haha lmao thats the first thing I thought of when I saw those plants 😂
I just recently re-housed my BP to this same enclosure. He seems to be very happy.
Nice set up although I don’t think I would have switched him during his blue phase.
I like that a lot.....❤
I have the same sticks and heat cave lol
YAAAAAAS I JUST CONVINCED MY DAD TO LET ME GET A PYTHON. I do have experience with them but don't have any currently.
Lets assume that we all have theoretical experience about snakes when we aint owning one and we are looking setup, care, issues, behavior video bout them all night for months/years until we finally get one 😅😂 my first snake was a ball python that i took home when my mom was at work, took one week before she found out haha she let me keep her at final but i had to give her to a friend when my mom stopped to buy her food.. and now i did same at my apartment with my girlfriend a few months ago😂😂 that time not with a ball python but a big 4years female Boa constrictor 😂😂😂😂 sleep on the couch for 3 days but still got her!
@@Capo6ix_6lu3Boy What I meant by I have experience was I have had snakes before. Meaning like 9 or 10 but funny stories lol.
Did you finally get one?!
@@terryrothgeb1684 Ok long stry short, haven't been able to bc of covd, and where am I can't have them delivered but it looks like we will be able to go out more. And also I couldn't go out at all because my dad got covid but he is okay now and I hope to get a snake soon lol.
My ball python is 9 years old, they live until they're about 35ish, so just remember you may feel some haste now but once you have one, they're around for everything. They're the best pets.
I use a 30 gallon just got it all set up yesterday
nice upgrade what sz that enclosure ?.n where did u put probe?
Heat mats usually brings up temp in the tank 5 degrees higher depending on the size of the mat and tank
Love this enclosure!!! Could it work for a corn snake as well?
The only big difference would be that corns don't need as high of a humidity as ball pythons and corns like to burrow. Great snakes!
As the other person mentioned, the only thing i would change is the substrate. Id use shredded aspen for a corn snake
What sizes of the plants did u use? The fern as well as the hanging plants? I'm looking to purchase for my new 40 gallon as well. :) is the dinosaur head also exo terra?
The fern was medium size, and the hanging plants are a mix of small & medium.
And yes the dinosaur head is from exo terra
Where did you get the enclosure?
Need advice for set up and what to get for ball python I’m getting one soon help
Where did u buy the tank?
That’s a great set up! But it may be a little bit big for him atm. Large areas can really stress out BPs, especially juvenile. Hopefully being in blue and moving around homes doesn’t stress him out too much! Great set up though!
Thank you! Hes all settled in now and absolutely loves the space. He even has a routine now which is really good, because if he ever falls ill or stops a part of his routine ill know somethings up with him. He loves basking on the branch, exploring the wood pieces, sleeping in plain sight, etc. Hes really loving it i think🐍😂
@@ThatsSoReptii that’s awesome man, I’m happy for you! Sometimes I just wish my snakes had ears 😂 I’m moving one of my bigger guys over to a 40gal here in the next few weeks!
This is the biggest myth. If Temps are fine and there's hides, they are fine. I've bred these guys as well as boa's since 2003. We have come a long way. The bigger the better.
@@zacp2362 Any update? on it bro
Actually, that's partially untrue. As long as you use a lot of coverage, foliage and hides smaller Python's can be put in a larger home. Just have to really make it secure for them to not be stressed out (ie/ 2 rocks and a couple dishes wouldn't work, but this set up would)
Can you make a link to all of the items here? I’d love to use it for my enclosure!
Do you wet the moss to bring up humidity or do you just rely on the room humidity and soil? Is that rooms humidity set higher or just the average humidity for any room in your house?
The room is average humidity, for my snakes and lizard that need higher humidity I individually mist their enclosures. As for my ball python, yes i mist down the moss mostly as it helps retain and raise the humidity in the enclosure
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With all that substrate and on top of it being moist, how high do you have to raise the temperature on the thermostat for the temp to get in the 85 to 90 degrees while keeping it 75 degrees plus on the cool side?
Since i used those dry block eco earth substrate it did end up a little more on the wet side humidity wise. For the first couple of days I let the substrate dry out to a more acceptable humidity range.
In the beginning the heating pad was having a hard time getting up to temp, but as it dried out the heat pad was able to reach the max temp set with no problem.
Since it is a large enclosure with a rather small heat pad I did add a ceramic heat emitter to the top of the enclosure which provides another hot spot/ basking area
@@ThatsSoReptii thank you that was helpful advice.
Where did you buy the metal rack where you place your enclosures?
I found it at a hardware store so Home Depot or Reno Depot
Do you just use heat mat? Or will you use heat lamp too, and what wattage would you use for that tank.
For this enclosure i used a heat pad on the left side in the back corner and then since its a big enclosure and my room temp fluctuates i added a 75watt ceramic heat emitter on the right side front of the tank. The heat pad & lamp are connected to temperature controllers!
The heat pad is on 24/7 and the heat lamp is only on at night
How big is the vivarium? Just a rough idea because we are thinking about getting one thanks x
It measures 36 L 24 W 18 H in inches
Just found your channel this enclosure looks awesome. I just got my first snake 2 weeks ago and still learning. Any advice on when a young snake should poop after eating? She is between 4 and 5 months old. Has eaten once for me and left a pile of white urates for me 4 days later but haven't seen any actual feces yet her feeding day is today should I feed her or wait for a poo?
Usually they pass a full meal in around 7 days, but I would still feed even though your snake hasnt passed its last meal. There is no harm in feeding today and testing to see if in a couple more days the previous meal comes out. Dont worry too much, but if in a week or so she still hasnt passed anything id suggest a warm water soak, or even a handling session (often snakes will poop on you while you handle them). Good luck with your new snake 🐍!
@@ThatsSoReptii thank you do much for replying I am trying not to worry about everything just want her to be happy and healthy. Thanks so much
@@unicorn4676 did your snake end up pooping ?
@@dominiquerossignol2518 yep she sure did and has numerous times since. We are now waiting on her to become a momma
@@unicorn4676 awww yay that’s adorable ! I’m getting my second ever ball python tonight and I’ve been researching like crazy , I’m so excited
Will he get a Ri in this setup because the heat matts don’t do anything for the air ambient? Genuinely curious because I’m thinking about doing the same setup
I dont know if I showed it in this video (probably forgot) but I added an infrared heat bulb on the opposite side of the enclosure to bump the ambient heat up. I use the thermal controller from zoo med to make sure the enclosure doesnt get too hot from both the heat pad and the heat bulb.
You may be correct though I think if I was only using a heat pad he may develop a Ri but then again it depends on where you live and the temperature of your house/ room.
Good luck with your setup!
After all the layers of bedding the heat Mat will still be warm enough for him?
Yes it will still be warm enough which is why its important to use a thermostat to make sure it doesnt get too hot
Thats a great work bro! I really like that setup!! I used to own a ball python and setup was nice not nice as your but he was a 90% hiding one 10% out for 5min or drink so at least i saved alot money hahaha but i did put $$$ in my actual Boa enclosure she is 98% out 😂😅
Hi what type of heat mat shall I use
Heat mats are not a good heat source. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer or dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial heat source during the day. For ball pythons, a ceramic heat emitter is good for nighttime heat.
where did you buy those wooden pieces?? like the exo terra wooden vine is amazing!
i bought them at my local pet store but you can buy them online from amazon im pretty sure.
The name is exo terra forest branch, & the one in this video is the large version. They have them in small, medium & large pieces
brilliant! i’ll have a look online! thank you
im soon gunu get a corn snake
My snakes eyes are super clouded and she stopped eating the end of October. She was rehomed to me and im not sure if her eyes still need to shed or if shes blind.
It’s okay don’t worry! Super cloudy, even bluish eyes are completely normal around shedding time! They will eventually go back to normal, and within 1-2 days of them going back to normal your snake will shed its skin and the process will be done!
The shedding process usually takes 1-2 weeks total from the beginning (which commences with the bluish, cloudy eyes).
Just to be sure, how long have your snakes eyes been clouded for? Were they clouded back in october when she stopped eating as well? If so, a over 2 months of being in the “blue phase” or cloudy eye phase is not normal.
Most snakes can go off of feed for 6 months or longer. I wouldn’t worry about your snakes feeding for now, just make sure he/she is able to push out of that shed, and once they are out they will certainly gain their appetite back
Does this substrate not clog heat pits?
That is a possibility since it is very grainy, but ive since put a layer of forest bark on top of the eco earth. I still monitor his health on the daily so if i ever notice his heat pits are clogging up I will remove the eco earth and just use forest bark
my ball python is about 6 months old and hes in a smal exoterra enclosure at the moment and my friend (who i adopted him from coz he couldnt take care of him anymore) said to keep him in there till december but he looks like he needs more places to go. Me and my parents think he should move but my friend knows more about this stuff then me so im asking for a 3rd opinion. do i move him?
good question you should move him into a bigger tank my ball python has almost outgrown her 30 gallon so maybe skip to a 40 gallon and there’s no need to wait to move the snake you can move it now
@@lexilulu4410 i moved him ages ago and he is so much happier, he has branches and much more hides he can explore. He hasn't tried to bite me in months either which is just amazing because he used to always strike at my hand any time i reached in his enclosure.
Do you have any online store recommendations?
Online store for purchasing live snakes or purchasing the tank?
how many gallons is the new tank?
its equivalent to around a 40 gallon breeder
How man gallons is that tank and where did you buy it ? Link??
The tank is equivalent to 40 gallons, and it was purchased at a local petsmart in canada :)
Where can I find the terrarium
I purchased it at my local pet store, such as petco or petsmart. Try to search pet shops around your area. The terrarium is an Exo Terra 36x18x12 (L by W by H). You can also order them online but there is a possibility the glass will crack during shipping.
Hi do u think that a 4 foot enclosure will be good as a permanent home for a ball python ( idk if I should get a male or female in my 4 foot enclosure)
Id put a male in a 4 foot enclosure and personally I would say it could work. Many breeders dont even give their ball pythons 2 foot enclosures but if you put a lot of enrichment in the 4 foot enclosure In my opinion you will have a happy healthy snake. And I would put a male in it because male snakes grow a little smaller than female snakes 😊
@@ThatsSoReptii ok thanks for the conformation as I’ve had a few corn snakes a few years ago and when the died didn’t get a new snake for a while and I’m planning on getting a male ball python and will it be ok for a permanent enclosure (I’m a big fan btw keep up the good content )
Where did you get the enclosure from? Name and size plz?!
I got it from my local pet store but you can purchase them from pet smart or even order them online!
the tank is an Exo Terra 36L x 18W x 12H
it is equivalent to a 40 gallon tank
are those marijuana leaves? lol thumbs up
What gallon are you using? 40? 50? 45?
this was a 40 gallon enclosure
@@ThatsSoReptii alright thanks
My lesser ball pythons name is titan!
This has nothing to do with the video but your so handsome
I think you forgot the water💀
The tank is too big.
That's not massive! Mines in a 4x2x2! 🤣
I meant in comparison to the snake