40 gallon breeder tank 4 ball python setup

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Originally Posted by Craiga 01453

I use two just because it helps with humidity. One is much more common, but this helps a ton with humidity.

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Ahh that’s what I figured, supplies on order should have most of what I ordered by the weekend.:gj: I’ll keep u guys updated.

Im so excited for my new pet coming, now I just have to decide what morph I want any suggestions?

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Originally Posted by SubieRoadKill

Ahh that’s what I figured, supplies on order should have most of what I ordered by the weekend.:gj: I’ll keep u guys updated.

Im so excited for my new pet coming, now I just have to decide what morph I want any suggestions?

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Morph is 100% up to you. Get what YOU like, it's gonna be your pet for the next 25 years or so.

I forget if you already mentioned this, but are you getting a male or female?

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This time of year I run 75W bulbs. As the winter rolls in I have to switch to 100W

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I was just curious Craig, do you also use a dimmer? Or just change wattage, you can get some serious life out of the bulb, and better overall temps using a dimmer. Peace

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Originally Posted by Craiga 01453

Morph is 100% up to you. Get what YOU like, it's gonna be your pet for the next 25 years or so.

I forget if you already mentioned this, but are you getting a male or female?

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Im not sure yet it’s really gonna depend on the snake, i impartial to either sex but I’ll know once i see him/her. Off the top of my head I would assume a female for future possible breeding.

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I was just curious Craig, do you also use a dimmer? Or just change wattage, you can get some serious life out of the bulb, and better overall temps using a dimmer. Peace

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Would it have to be a proportional dimmer or would an on off work the same?

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I was just curious Craig, do you also use a dimmer? Or just change wattage, you can get some serious life out of the bulb, and better overall temps using a dimmer. Peace

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All of my heat sources are regulated by thermostats

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Would it have to be a proportional dimmer or would an on off work the same?

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An on/off one would shorten the life of the bulb greatly. Just an old school, get at home depot light dimmer. It allows you to dial the proper temps in with a heat gun. Works great if you are in control of your homes thermostat. It also allows you to use a higher wattage bulb, and turn it down to greatly extend the life of the bulb. Most breeders control the room temperature or large collection keepers usually have a room where they can control ambient temps overall. In your case I think this could help, Peace.

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All of my heat sources are regulated by thermostats

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Sincerely, then what would be the benefit of changing the bulbs wattage during different seasons, wouldn’t the thermostat automatically take care of that? Just trying to comprehend? Never used thermostat on a bulb, even though I’m fully aware it can be done. Peace

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Sincerely, then what would be the benefit of changing the bulbs wattage during different seasons, wouldn’t the thermostat automatically take care of that? Just trying to comprehend? Never used thermostat on a bulb, even though I’m fully aware it can be done. Peace

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During the cooler months the 75W isn't enough. So I just swap them out. I could use 100W year round though

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During the cooler months the 75W isn't enough. So I just swap them out. I could use 100W year round though

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If you stuck with the 100 watt year round, I bet it would increase the life of bulb dramatically. I know several members on here have pointed out the advantages of using a higher watt bulb turned down to increase the bulbs lifespan. Have a good day