My ball pythons cage has a dead mouse carcass in it!!

[The Serpent Merchant]

Ill head there soon and buy one. It goes on top of the cage im assuming?

No, inside the cage.

The probe goes on the hot side and the box goes on the cool side (the box has the second temperature sensor and the hygrometer in it)

They area sully by the lightbulbs BTW

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Live small mouse, i droped it in and watched her to make sure there was no damage from the mouse attacking her. She killed and ate it and then went into her hide.

Ok and it seemed normal? Where did you get it from?

[bpownerjoey]

How would i cool it down if its too hot? since the lamp is the only source of heat.

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Got it from petco, looked normal. red eyes was moving very lively. Didnt look ill or diseased.

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Wouldnt that be kind of big to have the entire box inside the cage? i dont think my picturing this right. Also mind linking me that product on walmarts website i can seem to find it.

[The Serpent Merchant]

Here is one in my 20 gallon long tank I use for my bearded dragon (it's in the back right corner



To lower the temperature you will need to get a lamp dimmer to reduce the heat output of the lamp

http://www.google.com/shopping/produ...#hsec:overview

[bpownerjoey]

Could i get a lower wattage bulb to put in when the tank gets to hot?

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Nice tank btw

[The Serpent Merchant]

Here is one in my 20 gallon long tank I use for my bearded dragon (it's in the back right corner



To lower the temperature you will need to get a lamp dimmer to reduce the heat output of the lamp

http://www.google.com/shopping/produ...#hsec:overview

I've only ever seen the thermometers in the store... For some reason they aren't on their website.

So if the rodent seemed fine then it might have been a number of things, hard to say exactly what. As long as your cage isn't too hot this probably won't be a repeated occurrence.

[bpownerjoey]

As for the ball, should i leave her to herself for a couple days or continue with my normal handling? I will definatlely be getting a humidity and temp gauge, and will go back down to the size i used before for the mouse untill she gets a bit thicker. I bought her from petco a little over a month ago and she was quite slim. Doing well though and is great with handleing. Didnt mind be taking her eyecaps off at all.

[The Serpent Merchant]

Could i get a lower wattage bulb to put in when the tank gets to hot?

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Nice tank btw

A lower wattage bulb would work as well. I prefer lamp dimmers because you can dial them in to get the right temperatures.

Thanks!

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As for the ball, should i leave her to herself for a couple days or continue with my normal handling? I will definatlely be getting a humidity and temp gauge, and will go back down to the size i used before for the mouse untill she gets a bit thicker. I bought her from petco a little over a month ago and she was quite slim. Doing well though and is great with handleing. Didnt mind be taking her eyecaps off at all.

I would give her 2 weeks to herself, then try feeding again. 48 hours after she eats you can start handling again.

I would see if you can find a reptile specialty shop or rodent breeder to buy your feeders from... They will very likely be cheaper and of a higher quality.

I just noticed that you are in Florida... What part? I might know of a shop nearby.

[bpownerjoey]

OK, ill continue to spray twice daily to make sure the humidity doesnt go too low till i get the guage. Thanks for your help, you were extremely informative!

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I live in the davie area.

[The Serpent Merchant]

One of the few areas I haven't really been to in Florida... I know the Tampa area, Sarasota area, central Florida, and the Jacksonville area... But not Miami or the panhandle

[bpownerjoey]

If you have anything you think i should know or do in order to improve my balls living conditions and improve my knowledge to take care of her im all for constructive criticism. Id rather have her healthy and happy.

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Ahh, ill find one im sure. I fell bad for her. Id be mad if i ate a whole mouse and it came out half eaten.