My First BP Setup

I put the water dish on the side with the lamp for now since the heating pad isn't on currently anyways. I have eco earth since I use it in my anole tank. I was just worried about my bp swallowing substrate. Is that not really a problem? His breeder had him on live hoppers, so I figured I'd do his first few feedings with those before trying to switch him to f/t. I was worried he might swallow more substrate if he was eating live food.

Can you put a dimmer switch on a florescent tube lighting?

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Originally Posted by midnightLeo

Can you put a dimmer switch on a florescent tube lighting?

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Not with florescent bulbs. They will flicker not stay on.

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I feed on all substrates...... f/t is worse because the rat will be wet especially if dethawed in water.. if the ingest some it is not a problem.... you have to think tousands of year of evaluation has made these snakes were they are today....... they are not fragile like a newborn baby........

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Originally Posted by frostysBP

I feed on all substrates...... f/t is worse because the rat will be wet especially if dethawed in water.. if the ingest some it is not a problem.... you have to think tousands of year of evaluation has made these snakes were they are today....... they are not fragile like a newborn baby........

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I put the eco-earth down on one side and that has helped with the humidity. Once he's ready to be handled I think I'll take the carpet out and use eco-earth. I always worry too much about everything :oops:. Thanks for your help.

For my boas I use a 50 50 Mic of eco earth and cypress mulch....all my balls are in a rack and on paper. But the mix is less messy and works great

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I feed on all substrates...... f/t is worse because the rat will be wet especially if dethawed in water.. if the ingest some it is not a problem.... you have to think tousands of year of evaluation has made these snakes were they are today....... they are not fragile like a newborn baby........

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Shouldn't be an issue if you dry them off and fluff them up. Ive fed on aspen . And paper towel which is safer. And I always supervise just in case.

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What works great for hides and is cheap..go to the pet store and look In the hamster isle. They have these plastic igloos...they come in different colors and sizes for about 4 dollars...they hold humidity very well also..I love em..so do my bp's

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Originally Posted by frostysBP

I feed on all substrates...... f/t is worse because the rat will be wet especially if dethawed in water.. if the ingest some it is not a problem.... you have to think tousands of year of evaluation has made these snakes were they are today....... they are not fragile like a newborn baby........

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Use a hair dryer to dry off..works really.good.

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Originally Posted by chaples84

What works great for hides and is cheap..go to the pet store and look In the hamster isle. They have these plastic igloos...they come in different colors and sizes for about 4 dollars...they hold humidity very well also..I love em..so do my bp's

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:slamhead::slamhead: I can't believe I didn't think of that. Great idea!