Stimson's Python Enclosure Build (DIY 3D Fake Rock Background)

Step by step process making a fake rock background for a reptile enclosure and setting up the habitat for a Stimson's Python!
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[@loispadgett6306]

That turned out really nice. The snake is going to enjoy her new enclosure. Thanks for sharing.
GOD BLESS 🐍💖🐍💖🐍💖🐍💖

[@coopsreptiles2588]

I hope so!

[@Varanibae]

Background looks very realistic!

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks mate came up well!

[@kenamaro3942]

Happy snake ..

[@YODAthejedi88]

This is incredible work

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks!

[@rickcroney1286]

Awesome setup 🐍💚

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thank you 😁

[@defqonlobbiess]

good on ya mate looks great

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@BeachesScalyBeasts]

Killer work as always mate ❤

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks legend!

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

Awesome build

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks!

[@itsSimplySilver]

That's awesome work! Planning on doing this myself for my future beardie, was just wondering, if I paint it with acrylics do I need to seal it? And if so do you have any non-toxic sealant recommendations? Thanks :)

[@durenpaul]

That's great, I much prefer this to the approach that's not much more than painted foam. Using the spray bottles is a great idea too. How heavy does this wind up being? I wonder if it'd be practical in a larger enclosure?

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Yeah it is a bit more weighty for sure and a really large setup would weigh a lot I imagine. But how often do you really need to move it?

[@eternallybroken]

End result is good but Didnt this ruin the tank though?

[@macksharpe1513]

Not necessarily, just either build the concrete part on a removable foam panel, or break the concrete and make new backgrounds if you decide to change it in the future :)

[@Jazzicorn]

What is the substrate mix you used? Thank you :)

[@coopsreptiles2588]

It’s just some red sand and a little bit of deco granite pieces !

[@Jazzicorn]

@@coopsreptiles2588 thank you very much! Gonna do the same for my Stimsons! He’s always been on Eucy mulch and I’ve been wondering how to make his tank more species appropriate

[@skimmyboards]

Do you make backgrounds for people?

[@coopsreptiles2588]

I have been thinking about doing some for people! Feel free to send me a message through my FB page

[@skimmyboards]

Because if you do make them, I will like to buy one, not for my children’s python

[@skimmyboards]

Ok

[@skimmyboards]

I’ll check it today thank you

[@ezy2kill]

I thought red sand is not appropriate for a stimson python?

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Why?

[@ezy2kill]

@@coopsreptiles2588 I can't remember the reason, I read it or someone told me cos I wanted to have sand in my enclosure to mimic nature

[@coopsreptiles2588]

@@ezy2kill yeah mate they live on it in nature. If you are keeping them right it’s no issue. The only thing I do is try not to feed them directly on sand