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  • 01-17-2013, 09:47 PM
    Seanjackmc
    Thoughts on proposed cage set up
    So my son is getting his first ball when he turns six in march. I would like to have a cage set up 2 weeks prior to make sure our temps are appropriate.
    here is my shopping list, please add or change on your experience. This is my first reptile so I need all the help I can get.
    -animal plastics t8 with sliding glass doors
    -sliding door lock
    -11" flex watt belly heat
    -hydrofarm thermostat
    -accrulite probe thermometer
    -2 identical hides
    -zoo med dimable clamp lamp (for ambient temps)
    -infrared heat gun to double check temps
    -substrate starting with paper moving to a natural looking product safe for a snake
    thoughts?
    stm
  • 01-17-2013, 09:51 PM
    BoostedMX3
    Water dish... Mayb a spray bottle and something to measure humidity
  • 01-17-2013, 09:54 PM
    carlson
    Thoughts on proposed cage set up
    Reptile dirt is natural looking n I used it in my living room tank to help keep humidity up
  • 01-17-2013, 10:01 PM
    Seanjackmc
    Sorry water dish was over looked but will be a obvious component
  • 01-17-2013, 10:09 PM
    I-KandyReptiles
    Thoughts on proposed cage set up
    If youre going to be using a lamp, don't forget to get the cut outs on the t8.
  • 01-17-2013, 10:16 PM
    BoostedMX3
    Re: Thoughts on proposed cage set up
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Seanjackmc View Post
    Sorry water dish was over looked but will be a obvious component


    Im just getting my setup going as well.. There's a lot lore to it then u first think.. Best of luck
  • 01-17-2013, 10:30 PM
    Seanjackmc
    Re: Thoughts on proposed cage set up
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by BoostedMX3 View Post
    Im just getting my setup going as well.. There's a lot lore to it then u first think.. Best of luck

    I'm feeling overwhelmed right now. I just want to make a happy home for my sons ball. I wish someone created a intro to ball python thread where they spelled out everything you need with names and links. Tere seems to be too many options for a first timer it's hard to tell what you really need.
    thanks for the replies
    stm
  • 01-17-2013, 10:36 PM
    BoostedMX3
    I know what u r feeling I am bringing home my first bp on Sunday reason there isn't an exact how to so to speak is due to the fact that everyone's set up needs to be a little diff based on where u live and such. House temps humidity and all that..
  • 01-17-2013, 10:38 PM
    TheSnakeGuy
    Re: Thoughts on proposed cage set up
    How does anyone afford all those things at once? A T8 cage alone costs 3 arms and 5 legs.
  • 01-17-2013, 10:47 PM
    BoostedMX3
    Re: Thoughts on proposed cage set up
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by TheSnakeGuy View Post
    How does anyone afford all those things at once? A T8 cage alone costs 3 arms and 5 legs.


    Idk I built my enclosure for about 40 bucks accessories maybe 150 tops.. Thats including the herpstat+
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