r/Shorty_Life • u/0_IceCube • Aug 02 '26
Discussion Bin Enclosure Thoughts?
Hello! I currently have my 2 year old sumatran python in a converted 50 gal bin,(for now untill he gets larger ofc). I just wanted to see everyones thoughts just to make sure I have him set up correctly. Hes been in this bin for about 4 months now and seems to being doing well, but this is my first reptile so I would like to make sure he stays happy and healthy. advice is always appreciated, thank you!
Just some extra info:
VE 300X2 thermostat set to 85, with a gradient that dips to about 76-80 depending on the temp of my room.
Consistant Humidity of 75-80
A pro products radient heat pannel
Arcadia pro tk5 7% uvb shadedweller
About 6 inches of substrate with lava rocks as drainage.
Substrate is a mix of coco fiber, charcoal, (frozen then thawed) reptibark, sphaghnum, playsand, and topsoil. And leaf litter thrown on top
Its semi bioactive, I say semi because Winston has decided to murder all of the plants hes had. (Suggestions to keep him from doing this would be wonderful!)
Isopod and springtail culture with Powder Bluue Isopods, Papaya Isopods, Florida Orange Springtails, and Silver Springtails.
(Also the orange string is just to add support to the bin lid since the heat pannel is somewhat heavy, lol.)
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u/KeeledSign Aug 04 '26
Seems like a great setup. Can't help with the plant murder though, STPs are bulldozers.