My current visual heat light cage setup

So let me start by saying this, the current setup is only temporary until I get my herpstat 4 and some heat tape. I will be building a custom enclosure when they arrive and I have the funds.

Hot on left, uvb 5.0 in middle, cool side on right:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/01/azuvudyp.jpg

Basking spot:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/01/vajeta5u.jpg

Ambient temperature and humidity:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/01/u8ysuda5.jpg

Cool side:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/01/ju7a3e7a.jpg

Hot side:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/01/gazygeha.jpg

Cool side:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/01/yvy4y3yg.jpg

Leslie:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/01/jere8yru.jpg

Before you ask, uvb is on a 12 hour timer, lamps on dimmers, no thermostat yet... Waiting on my herpstat 4. I will be adding a misting device to his new cage when its finished.


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Looks pretty good to me...love the vines and fake plants...thats a lot of lighting...they really only need ambient light is my understanding

In the future ditch the 5.0 bulb, a 2.0 bulb would be a much better choice.

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Originally Posted by the serpent merchant

in the future ditch the 5.0 bulb, a 2.0 bulb would be a much better choice.

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Originally Posted by The Serpent Merchant

In the future ditch the 5.0 bulb, a 2.0 bulb would be a much better choice.

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This is the bulb I use, equal to a 2.0 but some higher spectrum I believe.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/01/zu6asusy.jpg

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Originally Posted by OsirisRa32

Looks pretty good to me...love the vines and fake plants...thats a lot of lighting...they really only need ambient light is my understanding

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The red and black are night lights, so the only light is the 12 hours of uvbs. I know they don't need these but since I added it, he has been more active and seems to like it. (Doesn't really go under it but his behaviour has improved)

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Looks good to me, I would, however, try to buy another gauge for ambient temp/humidity. The one you have in your cage is junk.

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Originally Posted by BHReptiles

Looks good to me, I would, however, try to buy another gauge for ambient temp/humidity. The one you have in your cage is junk.

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Yah I plan on it, the Walmart one that has a probe also (for the cool side). Then use the temp gun just to triple check all the temps.

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Why do you use UVB at all? Just curious. I am under the impression that ball pythons don't need them. Am I mistaken?

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Originally Posted by B76

Why do you use UVB at all? Just curious. I am under the impression that ball pythons don't need them. Am I mistaken?

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They don't neeeeed them, but I like to spoil my pets. I know people dislike bright lights but Its my choice and I feel like it helps.

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