Housing

Hi guys,Im new to the forum and just got me a ball python today.
Should I buy Artifical Plants,Logs,Sticks for her,I have already made her a hide.

It's not a requirement to have plants,logs and sticks for ball pythons,but your snake might enjoy it.


P.S:Welcome to the site!

Thanks for info 8)

Welcome to the site!

A hide is really the only MUST HAVE that I would recommend. A good STRONG stick (make sure that it is strong enough to hold your snake) can be a nice "jungle gym" for your BP to stretch and utilize there muscles. Have fun with your new BP!

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Thanks for info 8)

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anytime

It's better if you have two hides rather than just one btw. Then your snake has a hide on the hot side and a hide on the cool side. so it can feel safe and still be at a comfortable temperature.

listen to schlyne

Thanks for all the info guys my snake is getting setteled in his new home :)

maybe look at a water dish

and as a none esential go to walmart and buy a digital thermometer/ hydgrometer combo for acurate temp readings

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and as a none esential go to walmart and buy a digital thermometer/ hydgrometer combo for acurate temp readings

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Non-essential?? I would have to disagree and say it is the most essential part of keeping any snake. You have to make sure you are freezing or cooking your snake, and those analog thermos/hygros aren't going to cut it. They are usually off and some have found them to be more than 20 degrees off of what the actual temps or humidity is. WalMart will probably be your best friend, unless you find some good stuff at the dollar store. I know I have.
It will save you alot of trouble just going to Wally World and getting the Accurite Digital Thermometer/Hygrometer. It costs ~$15. Hope that cleared some things up :)