Just got my first bp!

[toke837]

So just picked up my first bp yesterday from a breeder i met at a repticon a few weekends ago! Hes a 2013 pastel male named Zedd. Letting him chill for a few days before i feed him to let him adjust. I was holding him and he struck at a friend next to me so im guessing he was just pissed about all the movement from travel. I have him in a 20g tank with cypress mulch and couple of rock hides and used silicon to glue some branches on, a log and a big water dish. Have a uth set to about 92f on 1/3 of the tank also put a sheet of plastic i had cut to fit to cover the whole top except for about 2 inches on each side to hold humidity better but still allow for airflow. any suggestions on anything i should do different would be great! wont let me post pictures yet so im assuming i need to make a few more posts

[The Serpent Merchant]

Welcome to the site!

It sounds like you have the basics covered.

What are you using to regulate your UTH and what type of thermometers do you have?

Here are some threads to get you started:

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

Cage Setup: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...With-Pictures!

Cage Heating: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...t-Thermometers

And here's how to post pictures: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...with-pictures)

[NYHC4LIFE8899]

OP,That's the thermometer I use. Works great and inexpensive. About $8-$10



thermosat,go with a hydrofarm ,I have them for both my tanks,there great.on,y run about $30

[SKOOT3R]

Welcome to the site!

It sounds like you have the basics covered.

What are you using to regulate your UTH and what type of thermometers do you have?

Here are some threads to get you started:

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

Cage Setup: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...With-Pictures!

Cage Heating: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...t-Thermometers

And here's how to post pictures: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...with-pictures)

Some good info here

[toke837]

Thanks got some pictures up!. And right now im using a dimmer. i have a temp gun so still adjusting temps a bit. going to home depot tomorrow though to get a digital thermometer/hydrometer to stick in there . I have 4 leopard gecko cages hooked up on hydrofarm thermostats but those have to heat through slate tiles so they are running about 105f to get a 91f surface temp so it would run the snake cage to hot. Probably going to to buy another one just for Zedd though if i cant get the temps to stabilize with the dimmer.
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[Physician&Snakes]

Thanks got some pictures up!. And right now im using a dimmer. i have a temp gun so still adjusting temps a bit. going to home depot tomorrow though to get a digital thermometer/hydrometer to stick in there . I have 4 leopard gecko cages hooked up on hydrofarm thermostats but those have to heat through slate tiles so they are running about 105f to get a 91f surface temp so it would run the snake cage to hot. Probably going to to buy another one just for Zedd though if i cant get the temps to stabilize with the dimmer.
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People are touchy about their T-stats here bud...in 9 years of keeping I have very mixed feelings but to each is own. Your T-stat is considered your best measure against fire and burns, what ever you decide, all the best to you, nice specimen almost looks like a het clown.

[toke837]

And thanks for the quick response guys iv been cruising the forums for a few weeks prior to getting him and have found a lot of good info. Been dealing with leopard geckos and bearded dragons most of my life along with corn and king snakes but really love this guy i picked up. Always looking to find more ways to take better care of all my reptiles!

[Spencer88]

Good looking bp and tank setup. Humidity holding up okay?

[toke837]

just ordered another hydrofarm. HAve 2 of them for 4 other cages so i figured i should just get one to make mine and my snakes life easier so i dont have to worry baout changing temps

[toke837]

and yes humidity is doing good right in the 50-60 range and has been that way for 4 days. it wasnt holding good until i got the plastic sheet to put on top but ones i got that its holding steady!