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For substrate, I prefer cypress mulch. It's holds moisture in very well and maintains humidity, and is very comfortable to the touch. You just have to make sure not to over do the moisture/humidity. But in my opinion, it's just right.


Just my 2 cents.

And by the way, welcome!

A twenty gallon tall should be just fine if the BP is under two feet IMO.

The snake keeper in fact sugests that one use a 10gallon for a BP under 2.5feet.

ATTENTION: click on the following link. It will tell you all the basics about BP's that is a must know :D
http://ballpython.com/page.php?topic=ballbasics

Welcome to the forums! Everyone else has pretty much covered all the points I would have made...so I'll just say WELCOME!

>Well I have decided to take everybody's advice and change the substrates. I went out this morning and bought some green repti-carpet and put it in. I also bought a hydrometer and thermometer today.Now everything is set up, I have a hide houses on each end of the encloser, a water bowl big enough for him to go for a swim if he likes, some fake plants for looks and some branches for climbing. I only plan to buy a young python so the 20 gal. should suffice for awhile, and them I plan on buying him a larger encloser as he needs it.
>Everyones tips have been hepfull, and very appreciated.
Thanks

Sounds like you're off to a great start!! :D

Just to ask, what kind of thermometer/hygrometer did you end up purchasing? If you bought those dial ones, as others have said, they are notoriously inaccurate, and it is very recommended that you take a drive to Wally World :) and buy one of those DIGITAL thermometer/hygrometer combo dealies. They are in the section with air conditioners and stuff like that. If that info is wrong, someone please post the correct info. Hope this helps some. :)

>Hey!
I did buy a digital one because I want the best for my python, whom I plan on purchasing this weekened! :D
It may take me longer but I'm going to start looking.
>Do you think I should puchase it from a pet store or breeder? What would be a good size?
Thanks

Definitely buy from a breeder... unless you know your pet store inside out and are absolutely confident they will get you a captive bred animal (mine for instance gets all their herps from breeders, some of which are current/former employees)

Oh cool. Thanks for the tip.

Vette, sounds like you've got things rolling :) congrats. I hope ya find a Ball python ya really like (not that Ive found one yet that I didnt like). One question though. How is the humidity going in your tank? I know it is hard to keep good humidity with the aquariums. I have one of my balls in an aquarium (putting together a sterilite at the moment) and I have to put a damp towel over the top to keep the humidity up. I end up having to get it wet twice a day. Just kind of a pain sometimes. When you decide to get a larger enclosure for it you should look into building your own. Sterilite containers work great if you can find the propper size. I am also building one out of wood for my bearded dragon.
ANYWAY, enough rambling :)
good luck!