What kind of Ball Python do I have and help with other questions I have.....

I'll get a picture later on, right now I'm working but I will asap...I really appreciate your help

Some things to consider if you are going to the pet store today...are you using a heating pad, thermostat, do you have a temp gauge, humidity gauge? Consider getting some "cling on" type back drop they use on aquariums so that your BP does have 4 glass walls that he can see through. Do you know your temp and humidity settings as of right now?

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Originally Posted by jclaiborne

Some things to consider if you are going to the pet store today...are you using a heating pad, thermostat, do you have a temp gauge, humidity gauge? Consider getting some "cling on" type back drop they use on aquariums so that your BP does have 4 glass walls that he can see through. Do you know your temp and humidity settings as of right now?

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Yes, I am using a heating pad, I do have a gauge that shows temp and humidity and as of right now his temp is between 80 and 90 and his humidity is set in the tropical standing, and what kind of back drop do I need to get like design wise?

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Yes, I am using a heating pad, I do have a gauge that shows temp and humidity and as of right now his temp is between 80 and 90 and his humidity is set in the tropical standing, and what kind of back drop do I need to get like design wise?

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design wise its up to you, I've seen some people go with a tropical type backdrop, I also think that plain black looks nice. I would get enough to cover the back and the sides so the only open section would be the front. That way he doesn't feel so exposed.

Tali has Iron Man as her background :)

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Originally Posted by jclaiborne

design wise its up to you, I've seen some people go with a tropical type backdrop, I also think that plain black looks nice. I would get enough to cover the back and the sides so the only open section would be the front. That way he doesn't feel so exposed.

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Is the first part of what I said correctly set up?! And thanks for that information about the backdrop very cool :)

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Tali has Iron Man as her background :)

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haha that's awesome :)

I have my ambient temp for the cage at 80 degree, my hot spot hovers around 90 and i keep my humidity between 60 and 70%. I do bump it to 80% if he is shedding. Also you said you were going to pick up a hide. Pick up two identical ones that way he has a hide on the hot spot of the tank and on the cool side. Also look into a thermostat, heat pads can get way to hot and burn your lil guy.

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Is the first part of what I said correctly set up?! And thanks for that information about the backdrop very cool :)

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haha that's awesome :)

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Read through this thread, it covers all of the basics when it comes to cage heating/measuring temperatures/humidity. It also covers a few different options you will have.

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...t-Thermometers

When using a heating pad you MUST control the heating pad with a thermostat or lamp dimmer. Stay away from the junk sold in pet stores. The thread I linked to above has recommended thermostats at all price points.

Heating pads also require you to use a probed thermometer as they only heat surfaces, and not the air in the cage. once again the thread I linked to above has a recommended product.

Lastly heating pads require a thin substrate layer. 1/2" thick or less.

Here is another good thread to read, it covers basic care and husbandry:

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...ius)-Caresheet

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I have my ambient temp for the cage at 80 degree, my hot spot hovers around 90 and i keep my humidity between 60 and 70%. I do bump it to 80% if he is shedding. Also you said you were going to pick up a hide. Pick up two identical ones that way he has a hide on the hot spot of the tank and on the cool side. Also look into a thermostat, heat pads can get way to hot and burn your lil guy.

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So should I get rid of the climbing branch thing and just get a hide?

The branch doesn't hurt. I have one in mine. My tank is a display tank so I put a decorative water bowl in there, 2 pieces of wood, moss and some fake plants to provide plenty of hides. If you cant get a thermostat today I would unplug the heat pad and use a lamp until you get one.