A couple basic housing setup questions
What's up,
New ball python owner and after browsing the internet and forums I still have a couple rudimentary questions on the setup of my snake habitat.
First off I was wondering about the placement of my hides. I have one that is over my heat pad and it is a little over sized for my snake. He fits in the other hide cozily, but is probably cold while he's there. I've seen him in both from time to time, so is my setup okay or should I put the smaller hide over the heat pad?
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g3...-19-57_774.jpg
Second, I have my speakers set up to either side of the tank (haven't used them yet) and was wondering if this was acceptable or if the sound would agitate the snake.
Thanks
Re: A couple basic housing setup questions
The hides - and their openings - should be pretty small in relation to the snake. The snake should be able to comfortably fit inside, but it should be snug enough to "hug" him/her on all sides. Having a hide with a much lower ceiling will help too.
For reference, check out this thread on black box hides: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...lack-box-hides
Although this thread is about a specific type of hide (sold by ReptileBasics...very affordable, I might add), it shows proper sizing of hides in relation to the snakes. You'll see the openings are just large enough to allow the snake to enter/exit.
Here's another useful reference for hide sizing: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...0-Hides-my-way
Re: A couple basic housing setup questions
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Originally Posted by
Derekawesome
Thanks for all the advice definitely helps. Gonna hit up wal mart for those thermostats and also get matching hides with smaller openings.
As for his size he's between 1 and 2 ft, here's the pic of him in oversized hide:
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g3...-48-10_747.jpg
Way too big I know.
As for the heat pad, I'll get a thermometer for it. It's the same one I was using for my bearded dragons a few years ago.
Also, how big should the openings be in comparison with him?
You must have a thermoSTAT as well as a thermoMETER for your heating pad. Without a thermostat the heating pad can and will get hot enough to burn and even kill your snake.
Here is a cheap thermostat if you are on a budget: http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-MTPR.../dp/B000NZZG3S
Here is a much better/safer thermostat but costs more: http://spyderrobotics.com/home/products.html
Stay away from the thermostats and thermometers sold in pet stores they are overpriced junk.