Hello from Texas

[twjones87]

I am just getting into these wonderful creatures, thanks to a friend. I am looking to get my first BP as soon as I can. I am wanting to get everything I need set up before even going to look for one. I have a 10 gal tank I planned don using (for now) and just wondering what all I would need. Any and all info is appreciated. If there is anyone that wants to chat hit me up...I am out in West TX...

[Boanerges]

Welcome to BP.net

[Vypyrz]

Hello, and to BP.net...

Here are the links to a couple of threads to get you started. One is a basic tank set-up and has a shopping list. The other is a caresheet with a ton of info. There are almost always different options when setting up enclosures. It can be as basic or fancy as you want to make it. The 2 most important things you will need to start with is an appropriately sized Under Tank Heater and a reliable thermostat to control it. The heat pad should cover at least 1/3 of you tanks floor space, but not more than half. There are a ton of threads covering just about everything from feeding to thermal burns. If you have any questions, just ask. If you find a topic that you want to research a little more, just type it in the forum "search" function at the top of the page, and it will give you plenty of threads to read through.And if you need them, we can post up links to websites where you can get just about anything you want...

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...ius)-Caresheet

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...ALL-caresheets!

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...Husbandry-FAQs

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...p-w-pics-*DUW*

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...tment-Tutorial

[JAYGEE]

Welcome Fellow Texan!

[PitOnTheProwl]

from San Antonio

[mpkeelee]

welcome!! you will find all the info you need here. a lot of good and knowledgable people from beginners all the way to big breeders. i got my first BP out in El Paso on the New Mexico border and thanks to this site she is doing very well

[twjones87]

Thanks everyone, I have been looking over the forums, and found a lot of useful stuff. Any recommendations on heat pads, substrate, hides, thermometer brand, etc?? I have kind of a tight budget, but don't want to go with the cheapest stuff. Links to places with stuff available would be cool, but would also love to see what others on here use....thanks again

[PitOnTheProwl]

I have kind of a tight budget, but don't want to go with the cheapest stuff.

Good luck with that..............every time you get some cash saved you WILL find another snake you want

[j_h_smith]

Hello. Glad to see you could make it. We've been expecting you for some time now.

Jim Smith

[shorty54]

Howdy my fellow Texan! I'm from H-town but, the U.S. Army has me up in Tacoma, WA!!!