The question: Is a hidden snake a happy snake?
Snake details: MC is a male Mojave ball. He's approx 900 grams, 2.5 years old. Eating a rat twice monthly, no feeding problems. Humidity and temp are controlled and within range. Yes, I use an aquarium with a bulb. It is what he came with and it works.
The behavior: MC has shown he is a good climber. At first I thought I must have a ball who enjoys climbing, so I added some branches for him to climb. Then I noticed he was out all the time. As much as I love him, all the reading I've done says balls don't like to climb and the over activity is a sure sign he's stressed. So, 72 hrs ago I modified his cage to the current set up. He is back to his hide all day behavior. Do you know any happy climbers? Is this set up Okay? I really want him to be a happy snek.
Thanks for helping Me!
Photo is current set up
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Stressed? (Change in behavior)
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Unfortunately I am unaware of any happy climbers. Your snake might be climbing to search for food/heat. A glass aquarium can work with just little modifications. First you should change the light bulb to an under tank heat mat and then you can go to your local home depot and get 2 pieces of plexi glass cut to fit under the metal screen. Just make sure and drill holes (around 6) on just one of the pieces and this will help retain the heat/humidity in the tank. Hope this helps.
