I have a nice enclosure setup for my new Jungle Carpet Python that is holding temperatures/humidity great, gives the little guy plenty of room and some to grow into (and plenty of hides to compensate for the extra space), and looks pretty nice as well. The one issue is the mesh lid that is made of metal and really worries me.
Although I haven't had any nose rubbing issues yet, I feel like the material could cause a problem really quick if the snake did start "nosing" around up top. Being a semi-arboreal snake (more so as a baby/juvenile), he spends a good amount of time in the top half of the enclosure and its been progressively worrying me more and more. (Once again, despite the fact that to this point he seems to have little/no interest in rubbing.)
My question is: does anyone have any suggestions for a material I could attach to the bottom of the mesh lid that would still allow good light/heat/etc. transfer, but providing a less abrasive surface? (If you've done this before, any tips on attaching the fabric would be great as well.)
I was thinking of looking around for some smaller, non-metallic mesh similar to a window screen, but I know there are normally a lot of good ideas around here so I thought I'd see what you guys thought.
Thanks!
(And here's a quick picture of the little guy, my Jungle Carpet Python named Ivan. He's definitely eating F/T rat pinkies like a champ.)
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