MASSIVE ENCLOSURE SETUP | Ball Python Gets A New Home 

haha lmao thats the first thing I thought of when I saw those plants 😂

The fern was medium size, and the hanging plants are a mix of small & medium. And yes the dinosaur head is from exo terra

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

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

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.

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.

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

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!

It measures 36 L 24 W 18 H in inches

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

I found it at a hardware store so Home Depot or Reno Depot

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

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)

Yes it will still be warm enough which is why its important to use a thermostat to make sure it doesnt get too hot

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

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.

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.

Online store for purchasing live snakes or purchasing the tank?

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

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 )

its equivalent to around a 40 gallon breeder

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

The tank is equivalent to 40 gallons, and it was purchased at a local petsmart in canada :)

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.

this was a 40 gallon enclosure

@@ThatsSoReptii alright thanks

I meant in comparison to the snake