Ideas for Ball Python Cages

More adventurous pet owners often choose to keep large snakes in their homes, including ball pythons. Many options are available for containing a ball python inside your home, ensuring the safety of both your pet snake and your guests, as well as yourself.

  1. Glass Aquarium

    • An aquarium makes a good cage for a ball python, as they are smaller than other pythons and should have adequate room to move in an aquarium. To house a ball python in an aquarium, pet owners need to make sure the aquarium has a secure lid. The aquarium should also have a heat source and a thermometer to monitor the temperature in the snake's home. Another component that should be included is any type of hiding place for the snake, whether it be a large rock or a hollowed-out log. Snakes like their privacy.

    Plywood Enclosure

    • It is also possible for ball python owners to build their own cage out of plywood. Many owners like to build their own cages so they can customize them to suit the size and needs of their ball python. This includes adding large rocks, logs and other decorative pieces that are also useful in making the snake feel more comfortable in its new environment.

    Modified Dog Cage

    • A cage that was originally intended for another animal might be another option for housing your ball python. These will only work if the space in between the grates on the cage are much small than the python, preventing the snake from escaping. They are not ideal, as it is very difficult to control the temperature, but they will work as an interim solution.

    Acrylic Cages

    • Sturdy, lockable, professionally made cages are another option that many snake owners choose for housing their pet snakes. These cages are generally going to be more expensive than other options, but they give the owner piece of mind, knowing that their pet will be housed in a cage that has been specifically designed to protect and hold a snake. These cages are lightweight and easy-to-clean. Depending on how elaborate you want the snake's environment to be, you can purchase a custom acrylic cage for hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars.