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Just wondering on thoughts about putting one in that enviroment. Going to get my first BRB and wanted a natural looking setup but want to make sure is good for snake. Any input will be helpfull thanks.

I think it would look awesome but I would have some concerns / suggestions.

First s that if you want the natural look I would try to go with fake items that look really natural. given the high humidity and warmth requirements of BRB's it is always a risk of mold or other growths.

Second if you do go with live stuff pick it carefully with the heat, humidity, and light requirements of the snake in mind. Also account for the likelyhood of your snakes burrowing because both of mine, and most I've heard of, really really enjoy burrowing and will given the opportunity. Depending on how it's set up and what plants are used this might or might not be a problem.

Mogs,
...Welcome to the forum. Like Sean said a naturalistic vivarium can be very nice looking but they are much more work to set up and maintain. If I was you I would set the snake up using simple sunstrate and cage furniture exactly like the breeder has it setup. That way the snake would have much less stress in adapting to a new environment. If you have any problems with the snake it will be much easier for the breeder to understand what may be causing the problem if the setup is simple. After the snake is acclimated and eating well you can start using more exotic substrate and cage furnishings. Look through the older posts for picutes and ideas of what works for other people. The most important thing to consider when setting up a cage for a new BRB is to get the temperature and humidity right.
Jeff

>>I think it would look awesome but I would have some concerns / suggestions.
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>>First s that if you want the natural look I would try to go with fake items that look really natural. given the high humidity and warmth requirements of BRB's it is always a risk of mold or other growths.
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>>Second if you do go with live stuff pick it carefully with the heat, humidity, and light requirements of the snake in mind. Also account for the likelyhood of your snakes burrowing because both of mine, and most I've heard of, really really enjoy burrowing and will given the opportunity. Depending on how it's set up and what plants are used this might or might not be a problem.

hi I am in the middle of setting up a viv for my female. I'll post pics, I used cypress drift wood and I got all my instructions from www.blackjungle.com in the terrium supplies tab and then click on how to set up a custom background (that is the beginning). Good luck! email me pics of ur setup when ur done atheris_squamigera@yahoo.com we could tell each other what worked and didnt