New Member and New BP

Hi guys! Great boards you've got here. I just purchased my first BP from Tim Bailey, a normal male. I set him up in a 20L tank with an UTH (Zoo-Med 10-20 gallon size) and a 100w CHE.

I used Repti-Bark for the substrate, but I might mix in some coco-brick stuff to help with humidity. I just ordered a Helix thermostat from Reptile Basics.

The hot side of the tank is 94 and the cool side is 81 right now. Humidity shows 48% on one hygro (Fluker) and 56% (Oregon Scientific) on another, so who knows! I plan to add some plexi on the top to also aid in humidity control.

I am new to BP's but a long time herp keeper. Until now my collection contained: 1.0 Cal-King, 1.1 Cornsnakes (Sunglow and Ghost respectively) and 3.0.1 D. leucomelas and 0.0.4 D. imitator.

Here is Tim's shot of the ball:

http://www.wax32.com/python/slides/07nm2l.jpg

And here is a shot of his set-up so far:

http://www.wax32.com/python/slides/072507_0363.jpg

I realize I will need another hide, that will be added soon! In the photo the snake is hanging out in the hide. Since I only picked him up yesterday I haven't wanted to disturb him for any of my own photos, but rest assured, some will be forthcoming.

very nice pick up. and welcome to bp.net. theres tons of good people here and great advice..


looks like you well on your way to having a happy bp..

Thanks!

Who's this Tim Bailey people keep talking of. No Tims a great guy. And thats a great pick up.. Welcome to the site.

Thanks frog. :D

A hearty welcome to the land of Ball Python! :D

Welcome to the site!! Good to see another person from Louisiana and you couldn't have picked a better guy to get a ball python from ;)

do u really need a light and a UVB light

Welcome aboard. Nice looking snake you have there.:)

Dave,
Congrats on your new snake. I look forward to seeing how that guy progresses. He is a very good looking dude. It was a pleasure doing business, and please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions or concerns.

And, Welcome to the best site on the internet.