Make Me A Shopping List Plz!!

[The One And Only]

Hey all in the end i decieded to go with the tub setup and i was wondering if any one could make me a nice layed out shopping list of what i need to make it work. I would like to get the stuff tomorrow moring and set it up. so on Saturday i could get my snake if all goes well!!

[Nate]

Are you talking for a rack?

If so you'll need some wood. Home Depot/Lowes
Screws, nails, etc can also be found there.

Flexwatt for heating

Thermostat for heat control...both can be found at MGReptiles.com

Tubs...found at wal-mart

hides and water bowls...also found at wal-mart

Acurite digital thermometer, also found at wal-mart

substrate....aspen, reptibark, newspaper...

And don't forget the snake...You will go to 8ballpythons.com...chit chat with adam, Order 2 albino ball pythons, and one gets shipped to me....better yet, ship both to me and i'll hang on to them while you get your set up ready.....

[stangs13]

Are you talking for a rack?

If so you'll need some wood. Home Depot/Lowes
Screws, nails, etc can also be found there.

Flexwatt for heating

Thermostat for heat control...both can be found at MGReptiles.com

Tubs...found at wal-mart

hides and water bowls...also found at wal-mart

Acurite digital thermometer, also found at wal-mart

substrate....aspen, reptibark, newspaper...

And don't forget the snake...You will go to 8ballpythons.com...chit chat with adam, Order 2 albino ball pythons, and one gets shipped to me....better yet, ship both to me and i'll hang on to them while you get your set up ready.....

Dont forget they have to be 1.1..lol


You sneek!!

[The One And Only]

I dont have to have a rack do i and is there any way for me to get the supplies from a store near me like PetCo? So i can get them in the morning? And the wal-mart stuff i will handle!Once you help with this can have specific instructions on how to set up the tub?Thanks for any help you can give me!

[Shaun J]

I dont have to have a rack do i and is there any way for me to get the supplies from a store near me like PetCo? So i can get them in the morning? And the wal-mart stuff i will handle!Once you help with this can have specific instructions on how to set up the tub?Thanks for any help you can give me!

No, Petco really doesn't have much that you can use that will actually help you out. You might want to buy binder clips to keep the lid down.

[tigerlily]

You'll want...

Walmart....
15 or 28 quart tub (for a young bp)
an indoor/outdoor thermometer and hygrometer (Accurite)
plugin lamp dimmer (not sure if this is available at walmart, but can find at Lowes - most decent thermostats are usually only found online)
soldering iron
water dish

Petco or equivalant store...
undertank heater
two small hides (can also get rubbermaid like containers and melt holes)
aspen bedding or just use newpaper

I think that the most basic stuff. I hope this helps.

[rabernet]

Taylor - quick question - I can tell you are excited and a wee bit rushed, but how much research have you done on the care of your new pet? Do you have about $150 to spend on the tub set up (including thermostat?). If you order your thermostat, it's likely not going to arrive until next week, and then do you know what temps and humity you need to maintain? Do you know how to pick a healthy animal? Have you identified a veterinarian experienced in (or better yet, expert in) herp care? Have you decided what method you plan to feed (live, pre-killed, or frozen/thawed) and do you know where you can get that food each week?

I'm very excited that you are so excited about the wonderful world of ball python ownership - but I also want to caution you not to jump into it unprepared for how to deal with all these new situations you are going to encounter (stuck shed, is my snake in shed, help - it won't eat, what should the temps be, etc). That will make what should be a wonderful experience stressful for you and maybe your new pet.

If you've done your research and still think you're ready, there are great links here that will help you with either a glass set-up (including price list) or a tub set-up.

[The One And Only]

Well would i be able to get the uth there and thermostat at PetsMart I know they have one! Plz give help!

[Shaun J]

The thermostats at Petco/Petsmart are NOT a good thermostat to go with, unless you want a burned snake. I would go for a good thermostat from MGreptiles like the Herpstats.

[rabernet]

Just curious - do you know the answers to the questions I asked you? I'm really not trying to quell your excitement, but rather temper it by suggesting that you take a deep breath and not be so rushed. Is there a reason you have to get the snake on Saturday if everything's not perfect?