Their first defense is to curl into a ball and hide their heads, which gave them their famous name. Ball Python Behaviorīall pythons are very timid and docile so they are great for kids or beginners. It is also important not to keep the enclosure too wet as this can lead to respiratory issues. If you really want to get fancy you can use a fogger, but its definitely not necessary. If it comes off in pieces bump up the humidity.Ī spray bottle or mister that can be sprayed whenever their enclosure gets too dry works great for this. Humidity should be kept high (70-80%) to prevent any shedding problems. They should be able to bask at a temperature of 95 ° F and cool off at room temperature. Not sure which is for you? Click here for a comparison.īall pythons are cold-blooded so they need places in their enclosure where they can warm up or cool off. You’ll want to avoid pine, cedar shavings which are toxic to some reptiles.įor more info on toxic substrates for your ball pythons CLICK HERE Temperature and HumidityĪ heat pad or a heat lamp should be used on one side of its home to help the snake regulate its body temperature. You can also opt for aspen, cypress mulch or newspaper. Coconut huskworks best for me since it holds humidity and absorbs the pee for easy clean up. To make its house a home substrate is a must. A baby ball python may even find comfort in an empty paper towel tube. For adult ball pythons you may need to opt for a plastic hide with cutout in front. A hide can be as simple as a cardboard box or a classic coconut shell. The hide makes the snake feel more secure and replicates their environment in the wild. Hides are a absolutely necessary when picking out your ball python’s new home. It can be as simple as a clear storage bin(with air holes of course) or an entire snake rack. This type of enclosure is ideal for tropical species like the royal python(the fancy name) since it keeps humid air from leaking quickly with a mesh screen on the top.ĭon’t know where to start? Click here for setup ideas!įor snake lovers with more than one ball python, you’ll sometimes see snakes kept in tubs. An easier(but definitely more pricey) option would be a front-opening enclosure like the one Exo Terra has which features doors in the front so that you can easily access the snake. The challenge with an aquarium setup is that you needs a metal screen cover with locks in order to keep the snake secure. This can be troublesome when it comes to cleaning and feeding.
Too large of a tank can stress the animal out because they will feel exposed. This is perfect as long as you add places for it to hide, substrate and water. Many ball python owners opt to keep their ball pythons in an aquarium tank. A ball python set up can be as simples as having the basics of a hide and a water dish or as complex as having an entire vivarium complete with plants and climbing decor.
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