Active python + Glass climbing

I just got my first snake (ball python) 3 weeks ago. he's quite young, maybe 2 or 3 months old? I feed him two fuzzies (frozen) each week. The biggest part of his body is about 8 inches. He uses a very small heat pad and 100 watt day bulb and 60 watt night bulb. He's currently in a 40 gallon, and unfortunately I won't be able to change that due to the budget of it. He also has one hide on each side of the tank. He has a screen top tank, but I spray it down 2-3 times a day. I have seen him drink, if that's a sign of comfort. He is in my bedroom, and I don't go in much, and relatively only go in to take care of him, and of course to sleep. I need the TV to help me sleep, so I have it on through the night and I leave it on all day (I should stop that lol). Does the vibration from the TV running bother him? I may also need to tighten my night-day schedule for him, as I turn the light on when I wake, and turn it to night when it gets dark. should I leave an alarm for an exact time to change lights? He only moves during the night, but he is VERY active during that time, and climbs the walls high enough to touch the top and fall to the ground. I'm getting more decor to make the tank seem smaller and the snake more comfortable. Could someone help me improve if his activeness is a problem? I get very worried for him, and try to do research, but I can't find anything useful, so I thought I'd just ask myself. If it helps, I am not breeding him, so he could also be a she, because I have no intentions of popping him. Thank you!

What is your hot and cold side temps? Humidity? Are you using a thermostat to regulate the heat?


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I'm afraid to check the temp right now, because I'm afraid I'll scare him, but the cold side is probably the middle 70's. I do not use a thermostat, but rather a thermometer (and hygrometer) The humidity is 60%.

(I forgot to add, I am buying a laser thermometer, aka: Temp Gun) I've heard good reviews about them, as they are quite accurate

You NEED to buy a thermostat to regulate that heat pad so you don't cook your snake.

The laser thermometer is a good idea, also if you cannot get a smaller tank provide multiple hides for your snake. If you have humidity issues, cover the top with cardboard, foil, plexiglass, or like I did, a sheet of reflectix type material.

Ok, is there any place to buy a cheap thermostat? I'm only finding 18-30$ ones...

I started with an inexpensive stat (Inkbird) and quickly learned, as you will, there are better and SAFER options (Herpstat hands down) for your pet/pets. Spend the extra money to ensure your snakes won't get cooked, even if it means you go without pizza for a while. Think of it this way....you wouldn't buy the dollar store faucet for your shower over the brand name if it meant you have the chance of getting scalded by hot water...don't make that mistake with your animal.

Mkay, nevermind! Found one :)

Understood.

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Originally Posted by Souriant

I just got my first snake (ball python) 3 weeks ago. he's quite young, maybe 2 or 3 months old? I feed him two fuzzies (frozen) each week. The biggest part of his body is about 8 inches. He uses a very small heat pad and 100 watt day bulb and 60 watt night bulb. He's currently in a 40 gallon, and unfortunately I won't be able to change that due to the budget of it. He also has one hide on each side of the tank. He has a screen top tank, but I spray it down 2-3 times a day. I have seen him drink, if that's a sign of comfort. He is in my bedroom, and I don't go in much, and relatively only go in to take care of him, and of course to sleep. I need the TV to help me sleep, so I have it on through the night and I leave it on all day (I should stop that lol). Does the vibration from the TV running bother him? I may also need to tighten my night-day schedule for him, as I turn the light on when I wake, and turn it to night when it gets dark. should I leave an alarm for an exact time to change lights? He only moves during the night, but he is VERY active during that time, and climbs the walls high enough to touch the top and fall to the ground. I'm getting more decor to make the tank seem smaller and the snake more comfortable. Could someone help me improve if his activeness is a problem? I get very worried for him, and try to do research, but I can't find anything useful, so I thought I'd just ask myself. If it helps, I am not breeding him, so he could also be a she, because I have no intentions of popping him. Thank you!

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Hi

What are the dimensions of the Viv incidentally - length and width in particular ?

Where are the bulb and heatmat situated in the Viv ??


Sounds as though it could simply be searching for a cool area / spot tbh ...


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I can tell you the dimensions tomorrow, but what i know right now is the bulb is on the left, while the heat mat is situated on the same side ( under the tank of course) right underneath the warm-side hide

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I can tell you the dimensions tomorrow, but what i know right now is the bulb is on the left, while the heat mat is situated on the same side ( under the tank of course) right underneath the warm-side hide

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Just approx length is fine - 24" long ?? Bigger or even smaller ?


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Checking at the moment..

35 in length, 15 in hight, 18 in thick

I feed him weekly, and he has never ingnored a meal, always eating them. he eats two fuzzies a week. Is he comfortable and i'm just worrying?

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I feed him weekly, and he has never ingnored a meal, always eating them. he eats two fuzzies a week. Is he comfortable and i'm just worrying?

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Just wondering if he's too warm in there ...

You really need to get a thermometer with a wired probe and even a digital temp gun after you've got a thermostat ?


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That's exactly what I'm planning to do :)

Well, when he does hide, he always goes into the warm sided one, so maybe it's cause' he's not getting enough​ heat?

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Well, when he does hide, he always goes into the warm sided one, so maybe it's cause' he's not getting enough​ heat?

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Suppose that's a possibility ..

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I feed him weekly, and he has never ingnored a meal, always eating them. he eats two fuzzies a week. Is he comfortable and i'm just worrying?

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Mice or rat?

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He eats mice.

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He eats mice.

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Mine was extremely active exploring the top screen probing it all the time until I upped the prey size from mice fuzzy to rat fuzzy and she completely stopped looking for an escape. That was about 6 weeks ago, and I moved feeding to every 4 days cause she was under fed from hatchling.

Something to think about

Here's my thread from the beginning of what I've been through.

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Awesome! I'm getting ready to buy some more food tomorrow, so I'll make sure to upgrade the size, and feed a couple days earlier! Thanks!

Sorry forgot the thread link lol

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=246577

Also a guideline to get you in ballpark of where you should be of prey size

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=243687

Get yourself a thermostat asap and work on your husbandry.
As for feeding, this should help:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...30538f9e9b.jpg

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Originally Posted by craigafrechette

Get yourself a thermostat asap and work on your husbandry.
As for feeding, this should help:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...30538f9e9b.jpg

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You know that is in the first post in the link I provided? If you did, cool just wondered.

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You know that is in the first post in the link I provided? If you did, cool just wondered.

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Sorry, missed it. I guess we're on the same page though, hahahahaha

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Sorry, missed it. I guess we're on the same page though, hahahahaha

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Haha thats funny! Ya I didn't know how to word without offending or being to harsh.

Ya that's the goal, make sure everyone is on board. I think their hunger is easily forgotten about when discussing their high activity looking for a way out. I didn't come across any threads where that has been offered as solution.

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Haha thats funny! Ya I didn't know how to word without offending or being to harsh.

Ya that's the goal, make sure everyone is on board. I think their hunger is easily forgotten about when discussing their high activity looking for a way out. I didn't come across any threads where that has been offered as solution.

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No worries at all, and glad to see we're on the same page.
Yeah, usually husbandry is the first issue addressed and if that is on point feeding should probably be number two.

Thanks! I'm glad food popped up in his situation then, I'll change up the food and temps and see what happens!