I have a small ball python, under 30 inches and i would like to put some live plants in with her. does any one have some suggestions of python safe plants?
What kind of LIVE plants will work well in a Ball Python tank?
Pothos is a safe, non toxic plant useful for any reptile. They are hardy, grow in low light and stand up well to being crawled on and over. Most of them thrive in cages as long as they have some light.
Reply:Live plants are good for rising humidity for tropical animals. I would worry in a snake envorment a tropical house plant(like you would use with frogs) would not do well. Also since balls are so large there is good chance he will just squish the plant if you put it in there. Snake plant seem to be sturdy but you may want to try plastic.
Reply:Big chunky plants for your chunky snake.
How about the plants called either Snakeplants or Mother-in-law-tongues? They are kinda spiky upward so the snake can crawl around the bottom. Hens-and-chicks could be crawled over. Jade plants might be sturdy enough. A plant I think is called an elephant-foot plant that has a really round at the bottom and skinny at the top with wispy leaves sticking out the top that looks weird.
Reply:I like the look of bromiliads. Some types do well with less water and little light, perfect for terreriums. Just clean them off a little before you put them in the cage.
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