Definitely including more B roll footage of what you're talking about with each subject would be super helpful so we can actually see what you're talking about.
Just have to say I got my daughter a juvenile ball python about a month ago and I've been doing a ton of reading and watching videos. The production quality and information you provide in this video is really perfect. You put everything into one video whereas a lot of folks split them up among multiple videos. Thank you for putting this up.
I’ve been taking my time really getting an enclosure set up properly before getting a baby ball python and this has been one of the most helpful videos. Thanks so much!
Thank you for talking about wattage!! I’ve done so much research for many years but until I started making purchases, I never realized how much specific information was missing! This is so so so helpful and informative!
I've never agreed with people saying that starting in a bigger enclosure is stressful for the baby snake. My bug-eyed super lesser is going on a month old and she LOVES exploring her 120 gallon tank. Maybe it's different from each snake, but I definitely agree that it depends on how your setup is. Edit: If you use a glass enclosure, you can make it conduct heat and humidity better by adding an expanding foam to cover the glass and make a nice background. Especially if you color the foam using grout
Hey Mia! Love your videos theyre always so helpful! I am curious about the garden plant hangers in your enclosure (not sure what theyre technically called but the brown ones in the background lol) - what do you secure those on? i think its a brilliant idea Im just unsure what to hang them on as i move my snake into a PVC enclosure. Thanks so much!
I have glass enclosure, can I just secure pvc against glass to help with humidity? Or should I just replace the panel all together? Winter has made humidity harder to maintain, thanks
I may not be understanding but if i want to set up a bioactive vivarium, im gonna need a halogen, uvb, deep heat, and led grow lights? Could i just get the halogen and the led grow lights since my house is kinda warmer at night?
Eyyyy first 🥳love this video, very helpful. But I was wondering if you’re electricity goes off is there an alternative for heat lamps that could be used ?
Can I just use a deep heat projector as the only heat source for day and night and a uvb for lighting during the day? Or do I still need a basking light for daytime heat?
You can, although a halogen bulb would be the most natural and beneficial primary daytime heat source; the levels of infrared A and B they produce more closely mimic the sun (DHPs produce barely any IRA, the most beneficial type of heat).
You say not to use peat moss, but peat moss is in your Amazon storefront?? Genuinely confused. I’m looking to buy substrate from homedepot but not sure exactly which one. I just don’t wanna buy the peat moss.
Peat moss works well as a humidity retaining substrate, although unfortunately it’s not environmentally sustainable. Coconut husk can be a good alternative.
I’m not sure if you can answer this but any help would be appreciated I have a three month old ball python she’s in a 40gl tank ( I had it left over from my bearded dragon) but I’ve been looking at 4x2x2 tanks and one is on sale right now, the breeder I got her from said most females get 3ft to 5ft, would it be a good idea to get the 4x2x2 tank (risking that she might get 5ft) or should I wait sorry this is long 😭
I recommend going bigger just to be safe. Better to end up having a larger enclosure than necessary (a smaller snake would still use all the space of a larger enclosure) than get a 4x2x2’, only for the snake to get longer than 4’ and not have enough space.
I have some grapevine wood given to me for free. I would love to use it in my ball python enclosure. I was going to use sealant but I am overwhelmed with what sealant to use.
Reptifiles.com has a direct weather forecast link where you can monitor temperature trends over the past several months! There are dips in temperature, but they aren’t very significant!
This video is for what we call “new comers”. I’m old school. Many people that are from that old school era don’t do gigantic enclosures. There’s a lot of good and helpful information on this video. But (respectfully) there’s a lot of misinformation here too. But this video is good for someone that wants a pet ball python for eye candy.
Thanks for the feedback! I’d love to discuss the misinformation you’re referring to! It’s important to me that the info I share is most recent/accurate! I’d love to exchange research sources with you via instagram/tiktok dms!
Definitely including more B roll footage of what you're talking about with each subject would be super helpful so we can actually see what you're talking about.
Thanks for the feedback! I’ll definitely do this for my corn snake video dropping this week!
This the one
Just have to say I got my daughter a juvenile ball python about a month ago and I've been doing a ton of reading and watching videos. The production quality and information you provide in this video is really perfect. You put everything into one video whereas a lot of folks split them up among multiple videos. Thank you for putting this up.
I’ve been taking my time really getting an enclosure set up properly before getting a baby ball python and this has been one of the most helpful videos. Thanks so much!
Thank you for talking about wattage!! I’ve done so much research for many years but until I started making purchases, I never realized how much specific information was missing! This is so so so helpful and informative!
LOVED THIS VIDEO! So well done!
YAY!! TYY
I love this!! Keep educating me and others!!!
Also your voice is so soothing lol
Cool video! :) I have three ball pythons I love them!
As someone who owns reptiles I’ve learned a lot of knowledge from this video so hands down SO THANK YOU
Thank you so much! As someone who is currently doing research prior to buying my first ball python this video was so helpful!
can u please do a tour of your ball python's enclosure :) or if you make any updates. this video was so helpful. id love to get a ball python
check out my enclosure tour playlist on tiktok!
@@MiasMiniZoo what if you dont have tiktok:(
I’m new and have been researching for months. After watching this I have so many questions
Dm me on insta or tiktok! I’d love to help
@@MiasMiniZoo I don’t have insta or tik tok :(
@@Allendavid79shoot me an email!! Miasminizoo1@gmail.com
@@MiasMiniZoo I did email you :)
What a well made video!! Thank you!!
I've never agreed with people saying that starting in a bigger enclosure is stressful for the baby snake. My bug-eyed super lesser is going on a month old and she LOVES exploring her 120 gallon tank. Maybe it's different from each snake, but I definitely agree that it depends on how your setup is.
Edit: If you use a glass enclosure, you can make it conduct heat and humidity better by adding an expanding foam to cover the glass and make a nice background. Especially if you color the foam using grout
Jungle mix has peat moss...?
omg you’re right!! I haven’t used it in years since I prefer to use top soil. I think the one without peat moss is the “jungle earth”
Hey Mia! Love your videos theyre always so helpful!
I am curious about the garden plant hangers in your enclosure (not sure what theyre technically called but the brown ones in the background lol) - what do you secure those on? i think its a brilliant idea Im just unsure what to hang them on as i move my snake into a PVC enclosure. Thanks so much!
I have glass enclosure, can I just secure pvc against glass to help with humidity? Or should I just replace the panel all together? Winter has made humidity harder to maintain, thanks
I may not be understanding but if i want to set up a bioactive vivarium, im gonna need a halogen, uvb, deep heat, and led grow lights? Could i just get the halogen and the led grow lights since my house is kinda warmer at night?
Yes! I don’t use a DHP bc my house is also warm at night
What’s your opinion of radiant heat panels
They’re great. I use RHP all the time, but I also use DHPs as well.
@@Lovell93 can I use a herpstat thermometer with a rhp
@@Allendavid79 Yes, shouldn’t be a problem!
@@Lovell93 okay. :) do the rhp do well for maintaining a warm and cool side
Eyyyy first 🥳love this video, very helpful. But I was wondering if you’re electricity goes off is there an alternative for heat lamps that could be used ?
I know people that do battery operated room heaters. Not for inside the enclosure but to keep the room warm.
Great information, I subscribed 💯
My bp still isn't a snake that will bask in the uvb light I have on during the day.
There are studies that show it has benefits for them however Basking isnt natural behavior for a nocturnal snake like ball pythons.
Can I just use a deep heat projector as the only heat source for day and night and a uvb for lighting during the day? Or do I still need a basking light for daytime heat?
You can, although a halogen bulb would be the most natural and beneficial primary daytime heat source; the levels of infrared A and B they produce more closely mimic the sun (DHPs produce barely any IRA, the most beneficial type of heat).
I know you put the thermostat probe on the basking spot, but how? Do you tape in on with heat tape?
@@canadianmasraya332 mine has a suction cup but heat tape will work!
You say not to use peat moss, but peat moss is in your Amazon storefront?? Genuinely confused. I’m looking to buy substrate from homedepot but not sure exactly which one. I just don’t wanna buy the peat moss.
Peat moss works well as a humidity retaining substrate, although unfortunately it’s not environmentally sustainable. Coconut husk can be a good alternative.
Thanks!!
Are you going to do an enclosure tour?
I have my naturalistic ones on tiktok! I’m transforming them into bioactive enclosure and plan on filming the process here on yt!
I’m not sure if you can answer this but any help would be appreciated I have a three month old ball python she’s in a 40gl tank ( I had it left over from my bearded dragon) but I’ve been looking at 4x2x2 tanks and one is on sale right now, the breeder I got her from said most females get 3ft to 5ft, would it be a good idea to get the 4x2x2 tank (risking that she might get 5ft) or should I wait sorry this is long 😭
I recommend going bigger just to be safe. Better to end up having a larger enclosure than necessary (a smaller snake would still use all the space of a larger enclosure) than get a 4x2x2’, only for the snake to get longer than 4’ and not have enough space.
I have some grapevine wood given to me for free. I would love to use it in my ball python enclosure. I was going to use sealant but I am overwhelmed with what sealant to use.
Rack system ok?
@@JayRealubit if you’re a breeder
No, they’re not ethical. Snakes can survive in them, but not thrive.
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There are no dips on temps for ball pythons in the wild .see dav Kaufman!
Reptifiles.com has a direct weather forecast link where you can monitor temperature trends over the past several months! There are dips in temperature, but they aren’t very significant!
This video is for what we call “new comers”. I’m old school. Many people that are from that old school era don’t do gigantic enclosures. There’s a lot of good and helpful information on this video. But (respectfully) there’s a lot of misinformation here too. But this video is good for someone that wants a pet ball python for eye candy.
Thanks for the feedback! I’d love to discuss the misinformation you’re referring to! It’s important to me that the info I share is most recent/accurate! I’d love to exchange research sources with you via instagram/tiktok dms!
yeah we know old school means bare minimum enclosures lol
“Old school” you mean one maybe 2 hides, 40 gallon tank and a heat mat with no thermostat. LMAOOOO
@@delwayy8613 yes. Exactly that 🙄🤣
@@Red-357 post a video of your setup😂😂