Quick noob questions

I'm getting my first BP very soon but I have a couple quick questions.

Question 1 ~ First thing I really want to know is - Which is best to put underneath the Reptibark - Newspaper, Paper towles, or Repticarpet?

Question 2 ~ What brand of heat lamp to put on top of the cage do you guys like best?

Questoin 3 ~ Does anyone know a good theremometer to control the UTH with? Give me a link if you can!

Thanks everyone!

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Originally Posted by lX V1P3R Xl

I'm getting my first BP very soon but I have a couple quick questions.

Question 1 ~ First thing I really want to know is - Which is best to put underneath the Reptibark - Newspaper, Paper towles, or Repticarpet?

Question 2 ~ What brand of heat lamp to put on top of the cage do you guys like best?

Questoin 3 ~ Does anyone know a good theremometer to control the UTH with? Give me a link if you can!

Thanks everyone!

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Welcome to BP.Net!

1. I use either Unprinted Newspaper or Shredded Aspen

2. If you need a light to boost ambient temps I would use an Infrared Bulb then partially cover the top of the tanks screen with foil or something to keep the humidity stable. I used Exo-Terra bulbs and found that they were a good product with a decent lifespan. I'd keep your bulb on a thermostat or rheostat also to be able to control your temps better.

3. You have many options. Personally I use Herpstats, the basic will run you about $100. Ranco and Johnson controls make some in the $80 range also.

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Originally Posted by lX V1P3R Xl

I'm getting my first BP very soon but I have a couple quick questions.

Question 1 ~ First thing I really want to know is - Which is best to put underneath the Reptibark - Newspaper, Paper towles, or Repticarpet?

Question 2 ~ What brand of heat lamp to put on top of the cage do you guys like best?

Questoin 3 ~ Does anyone know a good theremometer to control the UTH with? Give me a link if you can!

Thanks everyone!

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1) I use newspaper.
2) I don't care for bulbs, period.
3) You mean THERMOSTAT not thermometer. You need both. Thermometers READ temps, thermoSTATS control temps....
http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-MTPR...8740304&sr=8-1

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Originally Posted by lX V1P3R Xl

I'm getting my first BP very soon but I have a couple quick questions.

Question 1 ~ First thing I really want to know is - Which is best to put underneath the Reptibark - Newspaper, Paper towles, or Repticarpet?

Question 2 ~ What brand of heat lamp to put on top of the cage do you guys like best?

Questoin 3 ~ Does anyone know a good theremometer to control the UTH with? Give me a link if you can!

Thanks everyone!

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1. I use newspaper personally. IMO, newspaper/paper, paper towels, and aspen are the only three that should be used. They are easy, sanitary, and safe.

2. I don't use bulbs. They suck every last drop of humidity out of the tank, but I also use tubs. Tubs are much easier to maintain humidity and temp wise.

3. I get my thermostats from Reptile Basics. I personally wouldn't waste money on anything cheaper than a Rancho or a Johnson. I really love my Vivarium thermostats from RB, I also have a Rancho and Helix for back ups.

I would urge you to look at going with a tub set up instead of a tank. It will save you time and money in the long run :gj:

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...Basics...*DUW*