Ball Python Setup for Beginners
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- čas přidán 1. 04. 2024
- What does a Ball Python need in its tank? How do I setup a snake tank? What do I need before buying a snake? Today I am answering all these questions and showing exactly how I setup a ball python tank!
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It’s not even ok how underrated you are. You’re going places. Good job man
Thank you for such kind words
Getting my first ball python in a lil and this was super helpful, especially the little tips and tricks along the way. Much appreciated!
Happy to help! Congratulations on the new python!
$15 for a few leaves is crazy...
I know right. Lol I tried to replicate everything but I drew the line on that 😂
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse rightfully so!
@@ChiefSweetsUniverseI gather my leaves from nature sanitize them with boiling water n dry out..free n works great !
I've just gotten into reptiles and I love how thorough you are. I've watched so many videos that I felt were super vague, especially regarding heating. I also LOVE that your from OKLAHOMA too!
Happy to help! Let’s go okie gang!
How would one go about cleaning this tank, and how often?
You're seriously THE BEST!!!
Thank you that means a lot!
Very informal yet straight to the point. I was reluctant on getting one due to the complicated explanations some guides give. my Leucistic Python should do great thanks to you
Happy to help!
Thank you again for another super video! 👏💕
Thank you glad you liked it!
Thank you so much I really appreciate this video and your content :)
Happy to help!
I didn’t even think to add leaf litter for humidity purposes. I use it only for my bioactive gecko tanks. I haven’t done bio active snake tanks because of how robust they are with plants. But this was an amazing tutorial and will be giving this a shot. I should’ve been using reptisoil these coconut husk substrates do dry out and idk why people praise them. Thank you!!
Yeah leaf litter is amazing plus it really makes the tank look good. My snakes haven’t really messed up the pothos since it’s so resilient that’s why it’s my fav. Yes! I don’t know why everyone loves coco substrates. I tried them many times in the past and they just do not work well.
Nice vid it’s interesting to see how people take care of ball pythons differently🎉
Thank you! Yes there’s so many ways and I find them all very interesting
Great information, and I appreciate how you don't overcomplicate matters. I'm preparing a bioactive 20g long tank for a baby Children's Python. I've read varying reports of their native habitat, and it appears that most likely they hail from dryer, hotter locales. Would you adjust this mix slightly to accommodate a drier environment? That being said, I'm wondering if this mixture could be perfect since we are located in Southern Arizona, and our home is quite dry. I think I'm foregoing the drainage level. I am utilizing some cuttings from my own personal plants but will keep the plant growth to a minimum rather than being overrun by greenery. Thanks in advance!
Happy to help! Yeah you can totally do all that.
Just got my first ball python thanks for the help!! ❤
Happy to help
love your vids
Thank you 🙏
i just bought pretty much everything. following your instructions , im gonna set it up tomorrow, then the next day putting a ball python in. thanks homie.
Happy to help
@@ChiefSweetsUniversewhats the plant you got from home depot called?
@@ChiefSweetsUniversealso what do i plug into the thermostat? the lamp fixture?
@@lleoleoll yes the lamp fixture then plug the thermostat into a power strip or wall outlet
@@ChiefSweetsUniversedude i bought the 30” reptisun t8 on accident😂 gotta hit petsmart for the lil one. is there anyway i can contact you if i have any questions , maybe instagram?
How often do you have to clean the tank? Do you need to buy isopods to clean?
Thank you for these videos. ive learned so much from watching you.
That means a lot! Happy to help!
I really agree 👍 🎉🎉
Great video im planning on getting an older ball python thats about ten years old and 4.5ft long for a male. Would you have any tips for a decent sized hides/climbing structures for a snake this sized?
I am making a video for larger adults but I do buy cork bark that is very large for hides and branches I get outside
Thx❤. I think I want get my first snake and this video is what I needed.
But is this enclosure enough for a grown up Ball Python?
For a grown up you may want to get a 4x2x2 I get one that is the length of the snake usually
Ok thank you
you help a lot thank you
Happy to help
Thank you so much! We just adopted a gorgeous 10 month old female and this has helped us so much ❤
I’m happy to help! Congrats on the new baby
Will Zilla 18” desert uvb be alright with zoo med mesh lid?
Yeah that’ll work
Just curious, say you had a top opening tank and just laid it on its side.. would work?
No you’ll just have to use it as a top opening. The lights wouldn’t go through glass very well too much hassle and could be unsafe
How will you clean the enclousure and how often do you do it?
I just check it every now and then see if they pooped. If they did remove poop. After 6 months you can replace the dirt.
Could you theoretically put your snake next to or in front of a window for them to get some sunlight? Im planning on getting a ball python in the future, and I feel like my window is a nice spot and they would get a nice view but idk if that would be good for the snake. Any suggestions?
You have to be careful as the sun coming through a window sometimes acts like a magnifying glass and can heat up the glass tanks super hot like an oven. But also the sun would provide uvb but glass windows block most uvb by 99% so a window would only help with extra light.
Hey chief what is your opion on cocofiber for bearded dragons
I’m not a fan either I have tried it but it’s just wayyyy too dusty.
If my house drops to 67-70 degrees at night, would I still need the basking bulb or could I just use a heat emitter instead of the bulb? or do i need both of them?
It should be ok but you can use a ceramic heat emitter during the night on a thermostat so it doesn’t get too hot
So with this tank every time you spot clean or feed you have to remove the light and heat bulb to get access...
Exactly my complaint. Idk why they sell it as a starter kit for all snakes as well. The lizard starter kits are all front opening yet snakes get this lol
I have a question
I am aware that ball pythons need humidity however, wouldn’t that cause mold/ fungus ? I’m genuinely confused here. If it does cause mold/ fungus, how can one prevent that ? As you can see I’m new to this, I want a snake eventually but I probably won’t get one for a while until I figure out what I need to be able to give them a good/ healthy as possible home :)
I might get one in the future
They are pretty awesome
No live plants for me….too much work.
Great video- helped a bunch🎉
Understandable! Happy to help!
What’s a budget option for reptisoil trying to help my sister in law set hers up while trying to keep her spending to a minimum due to her parents not wanting to spend too much so they probably wouldn’t appreciate us buying 30 dollars worth of dirt I will be helping along the way to make sure the snake is well taken care of as it is a rescue just trying to find other options
Top soil and play sand Home Depot. Make sure top soil is manure and fertilizer free. Cost like $10. Do the whole bag of top soil and 1 gallon of sand and you’ll have a great mix
Can can you do a leopard tortoise encloser set up ? 🥺 when ever u can I’m debating on snake or a tortoise
I’ll try but it will be a while
Alright, I know this is about ball pythons but could you use this design as a lizard enclosure just maybe a bit of a bigger tank? If yes please give me a list of lizards. Also this is the best channel!!! Keep uploading!!!❤❤❤❤
Oh yeah you can definitely keep some lizards in this style. You could add the sand into the reptisoil make the water dish smaller a leopard gecko would do totally fine in this. They aren’t as arid as most people think. Pac-Man frog would work as well. Lots of skinks would like this as well. Thank you so much for the kind words
Thanks!
Can you explain a video on day and night light cycle
Yes I will
How often do you mist the tank??
Very little probably like once every two weeks
What about pine needles instead of leaves??
I’d stay away from pine.
Me who doesn’t own a ball python or not even considering to buy one but still watching this video anyway 🗿
Let’s go!
Ball pythons are really 😍
They are!
I find glass tanks way to heavy for me..I use wooden vivarium 4x2x2 for my Adult female hold heat and humidity absolutely on point
Agreed glass is super heavy. I have pvc and wood enclosures I really like them.
Can i own one in florida
Yes they sell ball pythons at my local petsnart and other pet stores
Can you make a video of you cleaning your bearded dragon enclosure
Yes definitely will
I'm thinking about getting me a ball python so i can get a setup for it
They are great do it!
Makin me really want to get another snake. I can't afford another 4ft enclosure, stop making me want another one!
Haha never!
mini nuke !!!!!
I have a pip boy as well!
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse much love my fellow vault dweller i enjoy the vids thx for making them for us
Skip to 5:50 to get past all the blah blah blah
i just bought a leopard gecko and love all your videos about them. this video gave me some ideas too for my leopard gecko set up. Thanks for the content and i miss your livestreams. 👌👌💯🫡
I will try to do more live streams. Thank you I’m glad you like my videos I’ll be making more as well!