Re: Beginner in need of help and advice.
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Originally Posted by
PaulNStubbs
The temperature usually is in the range of about 80-82 degrees. I do not have a regulated heat pad it is the one reptmart told me to buy this is where i bought my snake.
The temperature range for the ambient air is in a pretty good range, most people suggest about 78-83 degrees. Then again a lot of people do things their own way and will tell you differently. When it comes to that unregulated heat pad though, everyone will tell you the same thing i have already said. Get a THERMOSTAT (i type that in bold because often people just by a thermometer and watch the temperature and think that it is fine), this will regulate the temperature to the desired hot spot that you need. Most ball python keepers also keep their hot spot between 88-92 degree, again others will do and tell you differently.
I highly recommend you check out the CARE SHEET found here. http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...s%29-Caresheet
Also i will provide a link to the thread i started WAAAYYY back when that pertains to my ten gallon setup for my juvenile/hatchling ball python. This work wonders for me and i am sure it will help you out some what!
http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...7945-New-setup
You can see all of the tools that i used to set up her enclosure.
- A Heat lamp (Regulated by a rheostat)
- A Heating pad (Regulated by a Thermostat)
- Also the jimmy rigged screen top to keep in humidity.
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Also i found this image, JUST TODAY, on these forums and it is pretty accurate. Some people slightly vary what this information says but regardless it is a very good starting point.
Note that i did not create this image but i would definitely support a lot of the information within it. The sizes for the enclosure seem accurate but i would even recommend possibly feeding larger. I usually go for the 10-15% body weight method.
http://i351.photobucket.com/albums/q...ging_chart.jpg
Re: Beginner in need of help and advice.
Sadly, you really can't trust what pet stores tell you. Read this caresheet: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...s%29-Caresheet
You're going to need to make a lot of changes with your setup & general husbandry. The really good news is that you're asking questions and seem to want to understand how to take care of your pet. Keep asking questions!
Oh, and welcome!
Edit: DOH! Ambien22 beat me to the caresheet!
