New BP owner checking in

Will do, I'll do some shopping for something better tomorrow. As for the black foam core? Where would I go about getting some.

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Originally Posted by Slim

Bro, ditch the half logs and get a couple clay pot from Wal-Mart. Knock a hole in the top she can get into and be done with it. A BP won't feel secure in the log, even if she uses it, cause they love to feel closed in. Also forgot to mention that with a glass cage you might want to put black foam-core on three sides...again, it's a security thing for the snake.

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Agreed. But if you decide to cover the sides, you might as well go all-out and go to a craft store to get some cork board. You can tape, glue, whatever - it onto three sides of the tank. It will help the snake feel more secure, AND help keep in heat.

Glass tanks are going to give you trouble with heat and humidity. The cork board can help with the heat. You should cover at least 3/4ths of the top of the tank with something (most people use aluminum foil duct taped on there) to trap the humidity inside. Ball pythons need about 50% humidity, and in a glass tank that can be particularly difficult to reach.

Again, look over the caresheet. Take notes on it, even. -lol- Don't do anything else until you read it through ... otherwise you'll probably end up just wasting your money.

Ok, I went today and bought another UTH, another thermo/hydrometer, a different hide, and a moonlight for a little extra warmth at night. I also got some of that insulated buble wrap stuff from home depot.

Good to go! Sounds like you and your Mrs. are off to a great start with your new little girl!

Today was her first feeding, and it went great. She was very eager to eat. :)

Excellent! Sounds like she's settled in nicely!!! How are you doing with the Temps and Humidity in her cage? You are using glass, right?

Temps are pretty much stable, the humidity is a little tricky. I've been spraying with a water bottle 3 times at day and its stays around 60%.