Finally got my BP, tell me what ya think!

I got a UTH and a thermostat, and have it in a tank made to keep in humidity and its working great, temps and humidity are up and staying stable and I saw my snake drink water for the first time since I had him

that's great news. keep up the good work. researching these beloved critters never ends... so strap on your thinking cap and join in the never ending fun of your new learning curve!

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Originally Posted by Subzero

Honestly If you wanted to buy the proper cage and flex watt and thermostat thats ideal for your snake, youd be spending about 400$ for a 50$ snake, most people dont realize that.

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400$? How do you figure?

Thermostat - 109$ (herpstat) 139$ (helix)
Tub - 5$-15$
Flexwatt or heat mat - 2.10$/foot-19.99$ (at most, adding money for wiring)
Accurite - 10$ - make it 2 for 20$
Plastic container hides - 5$ for a bunch.
Waterbowl - 1-2$

Thats 165$ - 205$... And that's going with some of the more expensive options.

I'd like to see how that turns into 400$?? I'm only wondering because I don't want someone doing research a head of time to read that the wrong way, freak out and decide they will never be able to afford one.

Also... Not all of these snakes are 50$ - and not all owners are looking for a bargain.

I think that they were talking about getting a cage from AP or Reptile basics or something. The tub being so cheap is what makes the difference. I'll probably keep mine in a tub for a long time. It will depend on how many I end up with;) I am already planning on having a cage made for my boa though:) She's a good girl who deserves her own apartment. lol

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Originally Posted by GirDance

400$? How do you figure?

Thermostat - 109$ (herpstat) 139$ (helix)
Tub - 5$-15$
Flexwatt or heat mat - 2.10$/foot-19.99$ (at most, adding money for wiring)
Accurite - 10$ - make it 2 for 20$
Plastic container hides - 5$ for a bunch.
Waterbowl - 1-2$

Thats 165$ - 205$... And that's going with some of the more expensive options.

I'd like to see how that turns into 400$?? I'm only wondering because I don't want someone doing research a head of time to read that the wrong way, freak out and decide they will never be able to afford one.

Also... Not all of these snakes are 50$ - and not all owners are looking for a bargain.

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Example
RBI 2x3 w/heat $244.99
thermostat $109
accurite $15
temp gun $54.99
total $423.98
For the people who don't want to use tubs or fish tanks. I like my snake to be on display. And I only have one snake to care for.

I understand those who want it to be on display... But I wouldn't call display vivs "the proper cage", that was all. I guess it's my own thing for not considering BPs a good display animal, I always tended to think the most suited environment was a tub, not a big display viv. That's all :)

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Originally Posted by GirDance

I understand those who want it to be on display... But I wouldn't call display vivs "the proper cage", that was all. I guess it's my own thing for not considering BPs a good display animal, I always tended to think the most suited environment was a tub, not a big display viv. That's all :)

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Each to his own.:)

What's the point in spending a bunch of extra money to display an animal who spends the vast majority of its life hiding?

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Originally Posted by GirDance

I understand those who want it to be on display... But I wouldn't call display vivs "the proper cage", that was all. I guess it's my own thing for not considering BPs a good display animal, I always tended to think the most suited environment was a tub, not a big display viv. That's all :)

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I agree - ball pythons are not display snakes, unless you just like displaying hides! :P

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Originally Posted by rabernet

I agree - ball pythons are not display snakes, unless you just like displaying hides! :P

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UPDATE: humidity and temp is fixed, Going to try and feed tonight, hope it goes well!