Ball Python List

I'm about to get my ball python very soon and it would be awesome if I could get some advice to see if I need to add/remove anything.



Bedding ✓
Tank ✓
Lighting ✓
Heating Mat ✓
Water Bowl ✓

These are the things I currently need to get:

Temperature Thermometer
Humidity Thermometer
Hiding Cave

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Are there any other things I need to get? Thank You in advance :)

Depending on the size of this ball python, you may want to start out with a tub setup then migrate to a PVC enclosure.

Glass can be infuriating if you are not in a certain part of the country that is easier on their husbandry requirements.

Minimal listings of what you need are:

• enclosure with escape proof lid
• heat source(s) depending on how warm the room they are kept in
• thermostat for each heat source (not an option)
• 2 hides - on on warm and one on cold side
• water bowl
• substrate
• clutter as in decor for them to feel comfortable in
• thermometers and not those analog stick on ones you find at petco. Digital thermometers. Preferably also an infrared temp gun
• humidity gauge and also not one of those horrible analog stick on ones but a digital one

Some optional items that can help

• misting bottle for water mistings that keep humidity up
• light if you do not have a day night cycle of ambient light in the room. Ball pythons need a natural light cycle even though they are nocturnal. It helps them keep normal rhythms. Thankfully most ambient light in the room is sufficient
• tongs, tweezers, or hemostats for feeding
• the location of the closest exotic vet if something goes wrong

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Originally Posted by SDA

Depending on the size of this ball python, you may want to start out with a tub setup then migrate to a PVC enclosure.

Glass can be infuriating if you are not in a certain part of the country that is easier on their husbandry requirements.

Minimal listings of what you need are:

• enclosure with escape proof lid
• heat source(s) depending on how warm the room they are kept in
• thermostat for each heat source (not an option)
• 2 hides - on on warm and one on cold side
• water bowl
• substrate
• clutter as in decor for them to feel comfortable in
• thermometers and not those analog stick on ones you find at petco. Digital thermometers. Preferably also an infrared temp gun
• humidity gauge and also not one of those horrible analog stick on ones but a digital one

Some optional items that can help

• misting bottle for water mistings that keep humidity up
• light if you do not have a day night cycle of ambient light in the room. Ball pythons need a natural light cycle even though they are nocturnal. It helps them keep normal rhythms. Thankfully most ambient light in the room is sufficient
• tongs, tweezers, or hemostats for feeding
• the location of the closest exotic vet if something goes wrong

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Thank you so much! :D I actually forgot to add the cage lid on the "things I don't have yet". :)

Do you have any particular products in mind?

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Originally Posted by ILuvDangerNoodles

I'm about to get my ball python very soon and it would be awesome if I could get some advice to see if I need to add/remove anything.



Bedding ✓
Tank ✓
Lighting ✓
Heating Mat ✓
Water Bowl ✓

These are the things I currently need to get:

Temperature Thermometer
Humidity Thermometer
Hiding Cave

~~~

Are there any other things I need to get? Thank You in advance :)

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YES, THERMOSTAT(s) TO REGULATE THE HEAT SOURCE(s)!

No actually, I was just wondering if there was anything I was missing before I got my BP :)

Well, as far as thermostats go I'd avoid the Zilla ones. A decent low cost one is the Jump Start but I'd go for a VE-200 or Herpstat if you can afford it.

Jumpstart is around $26 but there are other labelled brands that have the same hardware for less.

Herpstat EZ starts at $80

That's your two best options. Herpstats can control multiple heat sources starting with the herpstat ez 2 and the herpstat 2 and up (4 and 6).