Live plants in vivariums?

[i_heart_sneakie_snakes]

I keep one live potted plant in each of my snakes cages. They like to dig in the dirt, some more than others though. I think it helps keep some humidity too because I live in a desert area and it is very dry. I just water them once a week or so. I've never had a problem. I have Pothos plants because they are easy to care for (even brown thumbs can grow these) and healthy for your home
Pothos - Plant Encyclopedia - BHG.com

[JodiLeigh]

I keep one live potted plant in each of my snakes cages. They like to dig in the dirt, some more than others though. I think it helps keep some humidity too because I live in a desert area and it is very dry. I just water them once a week or so. I've never had a problem. I have Pothos plants because they are easy to care for (even brown thumbs can grow these) and healthy for your home
Pothos - Plant Encyclopedia - BHG.com

Ar thank you, I will try and find one of these plants and give it a go. I like the leaves and would give nice shelter for Manny and a bonus for helping with the humidity, I've been having a bit of trouble with it too.

Do you have any pictures of your plant in your set up?

I will try the fig plant too, see which one works best in my viv.

Thanks for the advice

[i_heart_sneakie_snakes]

Do you have any pictures of your plant in your set up?

I took a few for you IMG_0003.jpgIMG_0001.JPGIMG_0002.jpg

With these pothos plants, you can just break a leaf off at the stem (or clip off a stem), put it in water and it will root. Then just plant that and it will grow. So it is easy to make new plants or smaller plants for smaller cages too.
I also have lots of fake plants for them to play in. They don't always have shredded paper in there. Thats just a treat when the shredder is full. They like it

[JodiLeigh]

I took a few for you IMG_0003.jpgIMG_0001.JPGIMG_0002.jpg

With these pothos plants, you can just break a leaf off at the stem (or clip off a stem), put it in water and it will root. Then just plant that and it will grow. So it is easy to make new plants or smaller plants for smaller cages too.
I also have lots of fake plants for them to play in. They don't always have shredded paper in there. Thats just a treat when the shredder is full. They like it

Awww thank you, cool! That's a really nice set up, I like the holey rock hide in the corner! Where did you get that from?
They really are nice looking plants and sound fun to experiment with in different places and sizes.
What kind of garter is that? S/he is really cute, looks really happy in that shredded paper. Think I will try that, I bet Manny would look to burrow in some shredded paper or card

[i_heart_sneakie_snakes]

I like the holey rock hide in the corner! Where did you get that from?

I actually made that. I am starting to make 3 more. 2 for my other cages and 1 I am going to try and sell locally. They can be rinsed off with a hose if they get pooped on. The snakes love it, it has 2 caves.

What kind of garter is that?

She is a Thamnophis Sirtalis Fitchii, a Common Valley Garter. I have 2 girls. They are really sweet snakes, and pretty More pics...
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[JodiLeigh]

I actually made that. I am starting to make 3 more. 2 for my other cages and 1 I am going to try and sell locally. They can be rinsed off with a hose if they get pooped on. The snakes love it, it has 2 caves.


She is a Thamnophis Sirtalis Fitchii, a Common Valley Garter. I have 2 girls. They are really sweet snakes, and pretty More pics...
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Aww they are really sweet! Beautiful colouring.
What is the hide made out of? Expanding foam? What paint and waterproofing do you use?
I made a castle style hide out of polystyrene, painted it with acrylic paint and going to use yacht varnish to coat it.
It's brilliant, looks really realistic!

[JodiLeigh]

Oh Pain In The Arse! HA HA got ya

It does sound like a bit of a hassle but they look so nice!

Maybe I should just get a plant for my room in general and just let him climb in it when I get him out.

[ProXimuS]

Those two in the last pic look like they are going to kiss

Yea, those plants(Pothos) seem to be pretty "survivable"(couldn't think of a real word....). My ex's mom had one at her house on the coffee table, that just sat there. I guess she would water it every once in a while, but it survived very well for years. Probably still alive....