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Re: Here is my setup - Tell me what you think
Also just wanted to add that she feeds like a monster. Previous owner fed her weekly on live rat pups and two days after bringing her home, because she appeared to be looking for a meal, I fed her on her normal day and she barely let me get the feast into her enclosure. Just thought this might help. I believe she has been in the same enclosure since the previous owner had her when she was new to the world.
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Re: Here is my setup - Tell me what you think
Ok, im just telling you what the knowledgable guys are going to tell you anyway.
The temps are too low, they should be: Cool side = 82F.
Warm side = 92F. Ambient air = 78-85F, this is from the glass tank sticky on this site.
They WILL tell you that 2 hides are a must have. The snake will take security over heating. They will probably tell you that you don't need a night drop in temps, and some might say that the red light is fine 24/7 it doesnt bother the snake, apparantly they cant see red!? Also, both heating devices have to be plugged into a thermostat to be able to switch it off when it's too hot, dimmers are ok, but not as trustworthy, because no matter what, the electricity is still flowing!
And this thread might be recommended by some: http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=56846
Hope i didnt get to your ego
P.S. some might say a branch isn't necessary because they not good climbers. And maybe the tank is a little big.
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Re: Here is my setup - Tell me what you think
nice setup ! gotta up the heat alil...
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Re: Here is my setup - Tell me what you think
It seems to be working good for your snake,so its all good.Temps should be up a few more degrees though.Get a dimmer for the red light too if your going to use it.
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Re: Here is my setup - Tell me what you think
Looks good, I think one thing that is misunderstood most on this sight. Is that not everyone is trying to get you to change something when it is working, unless they feel there is some danger to the snake. The only thing that I noticed, and you have already said that you are trying to fix, is that the humidity is to low. Which can be seen in your picture by the fact that your BP seems to have some shedding problems.
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Re: Here is my setup - Tell me what you think
the only thing that i would add is that i was under the impression that ball pythons are generally not active during the day, so the fact that yours is active and hanging out high in the tank may be a sign of stress or insecurity. i'm no expert, so if this logic isn't correct please tell me. i know that as soon as mine got acclimated to the tank, he rarely left his hides in the middle of the day. even now the only way i know he is regulating temps is when i open the tank and he is in a different hide.
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Re: Here is my setup - Tell me what you think
 Originally Posted by patb201985
nice setup ! gotta up the heat alil...
Quick question. My temp is being read on the probe from the glass right @ ground level inside the log. I just moved it to half way buried in the substrate [aspen] and it is quite high right this minute [almost 100deg] and the ambient is still 79 [measured right above the water bowl]. I also have a dial temp gauge [left over from the previous owner] and it is over the hide in the front corner. I know the 100 deg inside the hide, belly temp is too high, so I am running down to get a slide dimmer right now. Is this where I should be getting this reading? In the substrate? If so, what should my target temp be for this setting as well?
 Originally Posted by WickedBalls
Get a dimmer for the red light too if your going to use it.
What should my target temp be on his basking surface when the light is on?
 Originally Posted by snakecharmer3638
The only thing that I noticed, and you have already said that you are trying to fix, is that the humidity is to low. Which can be seen in your picture by the fact that your BP seems to have some shedding problems.
Humidity levels right now stay a constant 45-55% but I just foiled the lid and it now looks like it will stay around 51-59%. Noticed with misting, I should be able to meet the 70% during shed. The left over shed has been resolved using this site and I think it had more to do with the previously small water bowl, which he kept tipped over.
 Originally Posted by gmcclurelssu
the only thing that i would add is that i was under the impression that ball pythons are generally not active during the day, so the fact that yours is active and hanging out high in the tank may be a sign of stress or insecurity.
He is usually inside his hode or on top of it during the day which I assume is whathe does to regulate as the heat lamp is not on till about 6pm. Late afternoon, nightime is when he seems to be a little more active. Up in the branch over the water, basking in the heat lamp, under his hide. Don't get me wrong, she does not dart all over the place. She appears very 'at home' in there which is actualy why I put off changing her substrate right off the bat. Figured it would help her feel at home in her new home.
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Re: Here is my setup - Tell me what you think
[QUOTE=Argentra;868833]
-To raise the humidity, treat the screen with foil and duct. I can send you a step-by-step pictorial I did on it if you like.
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i would like that 
haha ive tried the whole towel thing on top it doesnt ork great for me so if you would post that i would appreciate it too
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