photoperiod or no???

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Originally Posted by landofthelost

well my deffinition of a photo period is that you have a light source in this case a reugular 40 watt lamp. it is on a timer with regular hours say 630 am till 530 pm. his idea (and he uses this with all of his bps) is that when the light turns off it triggers the snakes into activity. it is an anchor for them of sorts and he swears it regulates their biorythms,and as a i mentioned before they feed well and have good behaviors. he is convinced that without this natural ebb and flow the balls get irritable. i think this sounds reasonable. when they see that light come on they go into their hides where it is dark and rest; as they would in nature. the light goes off or the sun goes down and it is time to come out and be active. even when they are hidden away in nature there has to be some bits of light that make it through the hubris to where they rest. if it helps with mating, i imagine it probably helps with non- reproductive health. any ongoing thoughts?

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I don't get it? You've read the opinions here and you seem impressed by your friends extensive knowledge of ball pythons, what more are you looking for?

-adam

there is nothing to get. someone on this thread earlier ahd asked what i personally meant by photoperiod so i redefined what i meant. all i am looking for is to hear as many experiences and opinions as possible. while i may seemed impressed with my friends extensive experience with snakes, balls and rescues i do not take his word as the end all and be all, which is why i come to forums. i find it a great learning tool to listen to what many others also with extensive experience , such as yourself, have to say. thanks for your input.


-victor

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Originally Posted by landofthelost

there is nothing to get. someone on this thread earlier ahd asked what i personally meant by photoperiod so i redefined what i meant. all i am looking for is to hear as many experiences and opinions as possible. while i may seemed impressed with my friends extensive experience with snakes, balls and rescues i do not take his word as the end all and be all, which is why i come to forums. i find it a great learning tool to listen to what many others also with extensive experience , such as yourself, have to say. thanks for your input.

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That's cool Victor, I'd just hate to see a guy beat a dead horse. ;)

-adam