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Two feet square. One hide hiding in plain sight.

This is the separate 2 × 2 ft build from the photo set. The rockwork packs useful height into a compact enclosure, while the lower hide blends into the finished scene but can still be lifted out when it is time for cleaning and maintenance.

2 ft × 2 ft enclosureIntegrated removable hideMade for a spotted python
Finished two-foot spotted python enclosure with grey rocky backdrop, branch route and integrated removable hide
The real build story

From first shape to finished character.

Every photo below came from the actual workbench.

The hide that blends in during the finished 2 × 2 ft spotted python backdrop project
STEP 1

The hide that blends in

The lower hide sits naturally within the rockwork instead of looking like a separate box placed in front of it.

Made to come apart when it matters during the finished 2 × 2 ft spotted python backdrop project
STEP 2

Made to come apart when it matters

The hide can be removed for cleaning and maintenance, so the finished scene stays practical after the exciting setup day is over.

A compact enclosure with plenty going on during the finished 2 × 2 ft spotted python backdrop project
STEP 3

A compact enclosure with plenty going on

From the floor-level cover to the higher branch route, the final setup makes use of the whole two-foot space.

What we love about this one

Our favourite trick is the one you barely notice: the hide belongs visually to the rockwork, but still lifts out when real-life care calls for it.

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