Shopping List

Soon to be first time Ball Python owner.

Besides the snake, here is my shopping list. Am I missing anything?

T8 Cage	150
Lights	20
Locks	20
T8 Shipping	50
RHP	80
Thermostat	125
Humidity Monitor	20
Hide boxes	20
Decorations	20
Substrate	20
Mice	25
Water Bowl	10
	560

Don't know about others, but I use long tweezers or forceps for feeding to prevent an accidental bite. Also, infrared thermometer to spot check/confirm temperatures, and a digital thermometer with probes to monitor temperatures.

Are you planning on putting a hatchling in a full size T8?

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Originally Posted by Caspian

Don't know about others, but I use long tweezers or forceps for feeding to prevent an accidental bite. Also, infrared thermometer to spot check/confirm temperatures, and a digital thermometer with probes to monitor temperatures.

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Thanks. I'll add those to the list.

I've only been a bp owner for less than a month, and I am looking to get a T8 cage as well. I think the snap-in divider they sell for the T8 is a good idea, especially for younger snakes. That is less room you have to clutter and heat until the snake gets bigger. Just my opinion. Also, on these items:

Hide boxes	20 You can find them cheap if you look online or at expos. I got two very nice ones for about $14. You can even make your own out of some old butter bowls.
Decorations	20 - Go get some foliage at the dollar store for 3-4 bucks and you're all set. They don't need much.
Substrate	20 I decided to use paper towels to start. I can get rolls for $1/each at Walmart.
Mice	25 I've found the first weeks/months the snake grows a good bit, so stocking up on one size feeder may not be the best idea to start. Figure about a $1.25 a week for the first month or so.

As said above, I got a nice set of 16" hemostats off of ebay for feeding for $11.

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Originally Posted by JoshSloane

Are you planning on putting a hatchling in a full size T8?

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Im going to check out a local reptile show and see what's available. Probably a younger snake though, yes. I read that they'll be alright if you put in some extra fake foliage so the don't feel exposed. Hopefully that's the case

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Originally Posted by J-mac

Im going to check out a local reptile show and see what's available. Probably a younger snake though, yes. I read that they'll be alright if you put in some extra fake foliage so the don't feel exposed. Hopefully that's the case

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Lots of opinions out there as to this. I personally am a minimalist when it comes to caging. I keep full grown adult female boas in T8s. But, as others will likely chime in, with enough decorations and hides im sure you can make it work.

I'm just curious - Is there any particular reason you're going with mice instead of rats?

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Originally Posted by SmoothScales

I'm just curious - Is there any particular reason you're going with mice instead of rats?

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Thinking mice while BP is still a juvenile. But, I'll ask the breeder what it's eating and continue that at first.


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Okay, as I said I was just curious. I've got all of mine on rats, even the little 100g babies.

Buy some cork bark from NE Herptological. They are like 15 bucks and they give you a whole mess of pieces of various sizes.

My snakes all love cork bark half-rounds. The Kings and balls all prefer them over any other hide, it seems, even if the female Ball doesn't exactly fit underneath hers anymore. She crawls under, curls up, and lifts it a centimeter or two off the newsprint end-roll paper I use for tub liner. Looks like she's wearing a hat that's too small.

Just checked it NE Herp, that site seems like a real nice find. Much appreciated.


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