Cant get my tank to stay the same temp and humidity

I got my ball python one week ago today! Everything is going great, shes been playful, she ate, and doesn’t seem that stressed. But, I cant get her temperatures to stay the same, I have two heat lamps, one that reduces humidity and its a bright white light, another that is a red bulb and barely reduces humidity. I also have a humidifier, the humidifier is great and works properly, but if I dont have the white heat lamp on at night, the humidity drastically increases (with the red heat lamp on), if I have the white heat lamp on then it is too bright to simulate night time for her. If I just turn off the humidifier and the lamps, it gets too cold and the humidity drops too low. What do you recommend doing, do you think she is okay?

Should mention its a 20g long glass tank and aspen mulch

The first thing I would do is switch your substrate from aspen. It doesn’t hold humidity well at all. Pvc is also always better for holding humidity and temps. I wouldn’t worry to much about simulating day and night cycles to much for a bp. Hopefully that gets you started while others weigh in. Also when you switch substrate out to forest floor, cypress mulch, reptichip and others that will be mentioned. Put atleast a solid inch or more down.

It sounds like your heat lamps are not regulated by a thermostat. Is this correct?

If you're having heating issues at night, the easiest way to remedy your situation is to replace you white heat bulb with a Ceramic Heat Emitter (CHE) bulb. CHE doesn't emit light, just heat. With that said, CHE will eat your humidity. Make sure that all heating sources are controlled by a thermostat.

In regards to day/night cycle, I wouldn't worry about it as long as your terrarium sees natural light. BPs don't really gain anything from daylight.

Just a heads up, if you're going to replace the bulb, make sure the wattage is compatible. Otherwise, you'll need to get a dome that fits CHE wattage.

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I do have a thermostat, but not a thermostat controller heat lamp, I dont know where to get one and I dont have money atm for it

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I do have a thermostat, but not a thermostat controller heat lamp, I dont know where to get one and I dont have money atm for it

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This is why it's important to do research BEFORE bringing an animal home.

If you don't have the money to properly care for an animal, don't bring it home.

What if the snake needs a vet visit?

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I do have a thermostat, but not a thermostat controller heat lamp, I dont know where to get one and I dont have money atm for it

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Why do you need so many heat lamps? What are your temps?

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I did plenty of research before hand, its not that I dont have the money, Im still a teenager and I will/would have to beg my parents to buy another thing on top of the 600 we spent.

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Ive figured out the heat/humidity situation anyway it no longer matters, I wrote down a schedule of what to do.

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Why do you need so many heat lamps? What are your temps?

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Already had one of them and bought the other just in case, I never have them both on at the same time

For my temps and humidity they have usually been: temps 75-85, humidty 50-65

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For my temps and humidity they have usually been: temps 75-85, humidty 50-65

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Temps seem find as well as humidity can you give more info about your setup are you using UTH as well, glass tank, tub, or PVC?



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I did plenty of research before hand, its not that I dont have the money, Im still a teenager and I will/would have to beg my parents to buy another thing on top of the 600 we spent.

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Ive figured out the heat/humidity situation anyway it no longer matters, I wrote down a schedule of what to do.

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Already had one of them and bought the other just in case, I never have them both on at the same time

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I'm sorry, I now know you're a teenager, but if you had done plenty of research you'd know the importance of a thermostat. It's literally on almost every care sheet.

Running heating equipment unregulated is dangerous to the snake. Those lamps can spike to dangerous temps which can result in neurological damage or even death.

A thermostat is literally the most important piece of equipment you can have.

Please do your snake a favor and explain to your parents that your snake NEEDS a thermostat ASAP. A thermostat is less expensive than a vet visit and it's only fair to your pet that you keep it safe.

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I did plenty of research before hand, its not that I dont have the money, Im still a teenager and I will/would have to beg my parents to buy another thing on top of the 600 we spent.

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Already had one of them and bought the other just in case, I never have them both on at the same time

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Try to ignore Craig, I know you said you say you solved the issue but a BP doesn't need a heat lamp in the first place depending on your particular situation. If you post your whole setup we can definitely help you out. Don't be deterred by people that are trying to attack you.

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Try to ignore Craig, I know you said you say you solved the issue but a BP doesn't need a heat lamp in the first place depending on your particular situation. If you post your whole setup we can definitely help you out. Don't be deterred by people that are trying to attack you.

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It's called teaching. Not attacking. Please, for the love of all things holy don't start your trolling on this thread too. You derailed the other one, don't do it here too

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It's called teaching. Not attacking. Please, for the love of all things holy don't start your trolling on this thread too. You derailed the other one, don't do it here too

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You say that and yet as soon as you started "TEACHING" the OP bounced, that's not helping that's hurting.

I have just as much rights to comment here as you do, I'm so sorry you can't see the error of your ways

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Sorry Ive been gone for a few hours, when I saw thermostat I always just thought it meant to get a heat lamp and a thermometer to make sure it doesn’t get too hot, now I know. I have been paying very close attention to her temperatures and Ive regulated it to stay as the same as I can make it. I will talk to my parents about it and get it soon. I ordered a heat pad a few days ago, it will be here in a few hours. Plus I do have pictures of the tank setup, how do I upload images?

The temps and humidity have been 68 F and 57% all day and I have just had my white heat lamp on, I think it would be best for my to use my humidifier only when she begins to shed as the humidity is usually fine if I have the white heat lamp on.

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Sorry Ive been gone for a few hours, when I saw thermostat I always just thought it meant to get a heat lamp and a thermometer to make sure it doesn’t get too hot, now I know. I have been paying very close attention to her temperatures and Ive regulated it to stay as the same as I can make it. I will talk to my parents about it and get it soon. I ordered a heat pad a few days ago, it will be here in a few hours. Plus I do have pictures of the tank setup, how do I upload images?

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I know it can be confusing, all heating elements need to be on a thermostat and then regulated with a thermometer. Meaning all heat mats ass well as heat lamps. The thermostat just tells the device when to turn on and off the thermometer is your guide to the actual temps inside your terrarium

Ideally you want to have a gradient. A hot spot in the 88-90 range a cool spot in the 75 range and if you can a spot somewhere in the middle so your BP can self regulate it's temperature

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Sorry Ive been gone for a few hours, when I saw thermostat I always just thought it meant to get a heat lamp and a thermometer to make sure it doesn’t get too hot, now I know. I have been paying very close attention to her temperatures and Ive regulated it to stay as the same as I can make it. I will talk to my parents about it and get it soon. I ordered a heat pad a few days ago, it will be here in a few hours. Plus I do have pictures of the tank setup, how do I upload images?

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Hey, I know you're young but please remember that as a pet owner you have responsibilities to your pet just as your parents have responsibilities to you. It may be hard to ask your parents for more help but it is important to have everything set for your snake before you bring them home. I would say that if you're unable to pay to take care of them yourself and your parents aren't snake enthusiasts willing to do so then perhaps you should rehome the snake to someone who can properly care for it and wait until you're an adult with your own income to get one. I'm not trying to be mean so please don't be hurt, I've simply seen too many snakes die or suffer because someone thought "Oh, my kid wants a snake, I'll get them everything they think they need and then I'm done with it!"

Also next time please make sure you're doing research in reliable sources. Pet store websites and guides are not. There are lots of great links here to help you and if you'd checked them you'd see that a thermostat is necessary and for a ball python glass tanks aren't optimal (although with some adjustments they can work just fine!). Definitely switch to another substrate or even mix them. For cost I recommend either buying online or if you are buying at a store go to a store that price matches (I actually get a lot of things from petco because they price match both amazon and chewy).

The best solution would probably be to try and get your parents into snakes and let them be enthusiastic. Then you can keep your snake and they'll shell out for the proper care, win-win!

Ok, so after seeing the enclosure...

You only have one hide, how can the snake thermoregulate with only one hide???

I'm not trying to discourage you, don't take constructive criticism as an attack. I'm here to help you and your snake.

You really need to do some more research. It literally takes minutes of proper research to find out about thermostats and multiple hides for thermoregulation. It's on every care sheet and introductory paper.

And I'm sorry, but if you don't have the resources to bring an animal home and care for it properly you shouldn't bring the animal home. It's simply not fair to the animal.

Your enclosure is also wide open with no clutter, the glass is fully exposed and your snake will be stressed because of the lack of security.

I'm happy to help you out if you have questions, but please start doing some homework. We'll get you on track, but it has to start with you doing more research.

Again, I'm not here to discourage you, I'm here to help.

My parents actually do like the snake and are happy that I have something to take care of and learn. I just have anxiety about asking for things that cost a good amount of money, I care about this snake more than my own life lol, thats why I came here to ask of what I should do as far as her heating situation but I have since figured it out. Now just trying to find more general information.

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Ok, so after seeing the enclosure...

You only have one hide, how can the snake thermoregulate with only one hide???

I'm not trying to discourage you, don't take constructive criticism as an attack. I'm here to help you and your snake.

You really need to do some more research. It literally takes minutes of proper research to find out about thermostats and multiple hides for thermoregulation. It's on every care sheet and introductory paper.

And I'm sorry, but if you don't have the resources to bring an animal home and care for it properly you shouldn't bring the animal home. It's simply not fair to the animal.

Your enclosure is also wide open with no clutter, the glass is fully exposed and your snake will be stressed because of the lack of security.

I'm happy to help you out if you have questions, but please start doing some homework. We'll get you on track, but it has to start with you doing more research.

Again, I'm not here to discourage you, I'm here to help.

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okay thank you! So could I make another humidity hide out of something that I have at home? And I live right near a forest, if I clean branches and cover up atleast two of the sides will that make her feel less stressed?

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Could you send me a link to a proper caresheet?

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I ordered a heat pad a few days ago, it will be here in a few hours.

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A heat pad should never ever be used without a thermostat as unregulated it will get hot enough to burn and kill your snake.

If you have a 20-gallon tank with two heat lamps you're likely running it too hot already unless your house ambient temp is about 60*F. I would turn off the "day" lamp, run only the red lamp on a thermostat, and cover the rest of the enclosure top with foil to keep heat and humidity in the tank.

At some point your snake will outgrow that tank so start saving up now for a proper reptile enclosure, not just a bigger fish tank.

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My parents actually do like the snake and are happy that I have something to take care of and learn. I just have anxiety about asking for things that cost a good amount of money, I care about this snake more than my own life lol, thats why I came here to ask of what I should do as far as her heating situation but I have since figured it out. Now just trying to find more general information.

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Hey we all have to start somewhere, welcome to BP keeping and honestly I made the same mistake having researched for almost and year and there are just some things you can't learn unless you do it. In real life things aren't as easy or as perfect as a care sheet would lead you to believe. You found a good place to get info so you're on the right path.

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Could you send me a link to a proper caresheet?

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https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...ius)-Caresheet

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...ALL-caresheets!

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A heat pad should never ever be used without a thermostat as unregulated it will get hot enough to burn and kill your snake.

If you have a 20-gallon tank with two heat lamps you're likely running it too hot already unless your house ambient temp is about 60*F. I would turn off the "day" lamp, run only the red lamp on a thermostat, and cover the rest of the enclosure top with foil to keep heat and humidity in the tank.

At some point your snake will outgrow that tank so start saving up now for a proper reptile enclosure, not just a bigger fish tank.

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I only run one heat lamp at a time, and I guess I can return the heat pad I ordered if it doesnt have a thermostat.

https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Elect...8030450&sr=8-5 Is this a good one to get? I will order it today.

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I only run one heat lamp at a time, and I guess I can return the heat pad I ordered if it doesnt have a thermostat.

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Most don't come with thermostats, you have to purchase them separately.

In a pinch you can get a rheostat/lamp dimmer, something like this:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Lutron-Cred...immer/50401288

They only work if your room's ambient temperature is constant. During the summer and winter with the heat or A/C on your house temp is usually stable. In the spring and fall I have the windows open so the house ambient can swing quite a bit between 70*F and 78*F, which is why I use thermostats.

Also according to the links bcr sent, the tank should be fine for her entire life.

How do I make sure I maintain a thermal gradient

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okay thank you! So could I make another humidity hide out of something that I have at home? And I live right near a forest, if I clean branches and cover up atleast two of the sides will that make her feel less stressed?

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Absolutely, I'm happy to help. Great questions too :gj:

You can definitely make a hide out of lots of household items. Tupperware containers, take out containers, cereal boxes, Terra Cotta pots.
Just make sure there are no sharp edges and no tape. Sharp edges are self explanatory, but many people don't realize how dangerous tape is. Snakes can get stuck to it, no matter how well it's stuck. Heat and humidity cause the glue to be really loose and sticky. Snakes have gotten stuck and had horrible scale damage and I even heard of one being fatal cause the snake thrashed trying to free itself and broke it's neck.

But as long as there are no sharp edges and no tape you can use your imagination and use whatever you have handy. If you go with cardboard, just swap it out periodically so it doesn't collect moisture and grow mold.

And yes, you can absolutely use sticks and brancges from the forest. What I do is choose clean pieces with no visible parasites. Then I give them a good clean with soap and water. Then bake them in the oven at 209° for a few hours. Anything that may have been present won't survive that and you'll have a nice, safe, natural looking enclosure decoration that adds clutter, security and enrichment.

You'll have best results if you cover the back and both sides. I've used foam board insulation in the past because it helps keep heat and humidity contained, but anything that blocks light works. Just make sure it's outside the enclosure and no tape is inside.

I'm happy you're showing that your open to learning and making improvements for your snake. That shows great maturity and you handled the constructive criticism like an adult. Huge props to you. :gj:
I know sometimes over text I sound mean, I don't intend to. I just want to see animals get the care they deserve and help people enjoy their pets. I'll happily help you out any time :D

Here are a few links to get you started...

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...-With-Pictures!

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...ips-and-Tricks

Those will get you going. Let me know if you have follow up questions.

And again, thank you for handling this better than many adults. It shows you care about your pet. Great job!

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How do I make sure I maintain a thermal gradient

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Sometimes it requires some trial and error, but essentially you put your heat lamp towards one side of the enclosure. Right below it would be your warm side and the opposite side the cool side. It may take a little tinkering, but you'll get it. Once your tstat arrives it'll keep your temps right where you want them. :gj:

yeah thanks! Im only 16 and this is the first pet ive ever owned. So Im trying my hardest to make sure she feels as happy as possible with what I can do. My step-mom makes jewelry and has a workshop so I have plenty of supplies to make DIY neccessities. How do I make sure that her branches stay up right in the tank?

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yeah thanks! Im only 16 and this is the first pet ive ever owned. So Im trying my hardest to make sure she feels as happy as possible with what I can do. My step-mom makes jewelry and has a workshop so I have plenty of supplies to make DIY neccessities. How do I make sure that her branches stay up right in the tank?

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Unfortunately, unless you buy mounting hardware you really can't it stay upright all that well. I've had to trim a few down to get them to kinda squeeze in just right so the glass holds one side and the floor holds the other.

I guess you could create a base too, kinda like what you see on large driftwood pieces at stores.

Just get creative. Your snake will probably move them around anyway.

And you're doing an awesome job!! It shows that you care in how eager you are to learn and fix things. Keep up the good work and your pet will have a great life for many years! :gj:

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Unfortunately, unless you buy mounting hardware you really can't it stay upright all that well. I've had to trim a few down to get them to kinda squeeze in just right so the glass holds one side and the floor holds the other.

I guess you could create a base too, kinda like what you see on large driftwood pieces at stores.

Just get creative. Your snake will probably move them around anyway.

And you're doing an awesome job!! It shows that you care in how eager you are to learn and fix things. Keep up the good work and your pet will have a great life for many years! :gj:

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Awesome, thanks! Can you send a picture of your tank or a good one online? I wanna know how cluttered “cluttered” is haha.

Should I buy moss online for her as well?

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Awesome, thanks! Can you send a picture of your tank or a good one online? I wanna know how cluttered “cluttered” is haha.

Should I buy moss online for her as well?

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You're very welcome.

I use sphagnum moss in humid hides during sheds primarily. I've used it mixed into substrate to help maintain humidity, but not in a few years.
It's good to have on hand.

Oooh, just cause I thought of it right now and don't want to forget.... Do you have a temp gun? If not I highly recommend getting one when you can, they're an extremely valuable tool to have when keeping reptiles.

I'll get you some pics of my setups. Mine aren't as cluttered though. My BPs are both well established adults, so they don't require quite as much clutter. Once they've got more size on them they develop more confidence and you can simplify a bit.
But you'll get an idea. Just so I don't sound hypocritical, the reason I advise more clutter is that your snake is still small, nervous and acclimating.
Essentially, you just want to provide security, so less wide open area is the goal.

I'll have to take pics, I don't have any of my setups. Gimme a few but I'll get em for you shortly.

okay, tysm! I just washed 4 branches I got in the forest, gonna put them in the oven shortly! Now I just need another humidity box and something to cover the sides, does printer paper work to cover the outside? Actually what about tin foil?

Printer paper, newspaper, cardboard, anything really. Just helps the snake not feel like it’s exposed on all sides of the enclosure


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Sweet!!! I love it!!!

I wouldn't use foil on the outside, I think it would reflect too much light. But that's a guess, I don't know for sure. I know people use it to cover the screen, but that's not being hit by the light.
Printer paper is fine. It'll definitely make your snake feel more snug and secure.


Here are a few enclosure pics. The bottom is one of my BPs. It's actually cluttered more than I thought. He spilled his water bowl, gggrrrr. So now I need to clean that out. Oh well, gotta love him!!!

The middle is my Bredli Python, you won't need the arboreal perches, but it gives you an idea of clutter.

The top is my Hognose, his is cluttered up pretty well, but also pretty random. He tends to "redecorate" within days after I clean and set it up. So aesthetically it's not pretty, but it's great for functionality.

I think this gives you a decent idea. Just have some fun with it. But remember if you put a ton of stuff in there it all has to come out and be cleaned occasionally. So don't go overboard unless you don't mind the extra cleaning.
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Awesome!! Thank you! I will post the final result later today!

It looks like you're really putting in the effort to listen to solid advice and that's awesome! Here's some good cheaphacks I've learned over the years. When I first started rehabbing snakes I wasn't very financially stable and since they weren't permanent pets I didn't care as much about aesthetics.

Hides:
In a pinch shoeboxes or tupperware with holes cut (and sanded) make great hides. Flower pots too. If all you have is one of those wooden half logs you can use cardboard or just make sure it's flush against the side of the tank to make it slightly more hospitable for a bp. You can also check thrift stores, craigslist, fb marketplace, or letgo. Lots of people give away pet supplies for free or super cheap! I've started checking monthly and stocking up for whenever I need to set up a new rehab enclosure.

Glass Covers:
Those old fashioned sticky book covers that they sell around school supply season are awesome for covering three sides of a tank. If not printer, construction, butcher paper, wallpaper, or the custom ones they sell at stores all work well. Aquarium ones are sold frequently. If you have a good printer or are willing to shell out like 3.50 at staples you can even find high res images for free online that are made for it and will print at the proper size already! Of course never put adhesive in the tank itself, only on the outside. My son is 8 and he likes to draw backgrounds for some of ours to use. It's adorable.

Screen covers:
Foil works swanky, cover most of the screen with holes for any lights you're using and an extra one for ventilation somewhere. Old shirts also work well.

Substrate:
Looks ugly but newspaper and paper towels are cheap and won't hurt your baby. Again, old shirts could work too. Coconut husk bricks are cheap on chewy or amazon (so petco will price match) and they retain humidity well. Freeze the whole brick for a bit before you follow the instructions to expand it. Looks nice and is safe. It doesn't need to be deep, contrary to popular myth ball pythons aren't burrowers, they like hides but they don't need to be able to dig under the substrate and make tunnels or anything.

Dish:
Rock dishes are popular and pricey but they look nice. For a cheaper alternative most dollar tree stores have nice heavy ceramic pet bowls that are big enough and won't be tipped over. Make sure to scrub it once a week and keep the water refreshed. Bonus points if you get one with a paw print pattern because it'll confuse people. You only need one. Some people prefer to put it on one side. I put mine in the middle for bps. While bps aren't aquatic they do sometimes like to soak bits of themselves. The dish doesn't need to be big enough to fit all of them but big enough to have a lil dip once in a while doesn't hurt.

Decor:
Fish tank decor and clutter are good and cheap. BPs like clutter, it may seem odd if they can't like fully stretch out in a big open space but they like it like that. They aren't technically arboreal but some like to climb. If you choose to use a found branch make sure you wash and disinfect it. Make sure it's not a sap-heavy type of wood and bake it or freeze it to be double sure there's no bugs. Sand down any sharp bits. Lots of places online sell branches pre-treated for reptiles that are cheaper than the driftwood crap you'll find in pet stores.

Thermometers/Thermostats:
Amazon has some great deals. I've personally used all of the following with great results:
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They're all under 15 bucks too!

Heat/light
BP's don't NEED light per-se. Underbelly heat is best for them but some uvb never hurts and some light to help with ambient temps doesn't either as long as it's not killing your humidity. Make sure you have a regulator for any uth you have. In general if you touch the bottom of the tank and it's uncomfortably warm for your hand, it's too hot for a snake. A little warm is okay but not hot. Never use a heat rock. Even the better brands that don't get too hot are worthless because in order to not be too hot they just don't really warm up at all and it's basically a waste of money. If your snake wants to bask they'll find a way. BPs aren't super sensitive to day/night cycles but again, it doesn't hurt and might make them a little more comfortable so a timer can be useful but not necessary.

Uhh...everything else has been said way better by others.

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Is this too cluttered? I added a plant, a second humidity box, and 5 sticks.

I'd recommend more foliage clutter instead of just sticks. For example, my enclosure has a large fake plant that gives my BPs lots of cover. That way your BP can hide in it and fee safe.

Also, you may want to cover the left top side of your enclosure with an acrylic sheet ( can be purchased at any hardware store) to keep in heat and humidity.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...f7b8b5b327.jpg

ok! this is just what I could come up with for now and I actually have 2 fake plants otw. Do you think I should remove any of the sticks? I plan to cover the sides and I will cover half the top if that’s helpful! Thank you!

Up to you whether you want to keep the sti ks as long as your BP has somewhere to hide.

In regards to the acrylic sheet, if your temps and humidity are holding then you may not need it but if your temps are getting below 77 then you might want to consider it to trap some of that heat in.

By the way, you're doing a great job. Keeping an animal is one thing, learning how to keep an animal the best way possible is another.

Even after 9 years of having BPs I still have questions sometimes. We're all here to learn from one another and implement what works best for our animal and style of keeping.

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Ahh the temps are great so I may not need it but I might test it out. I just dont want her to feel over-cluttered with the sticks. Thanks:gj:

I feel like when people mean "clutter" they mean foliage cover. Once you get those plants in, take a look at your enclosure and go from there. You may want to get rid of the sticks all together, will be up to you.

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I feel like when people mean "clutter" they mean foliage cover. Once you get those plants in, take a look at your enclosure and go from there. You may want to get rid of the sticks all together, will be up to you.

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Alright, shes been climbing the sticks and seems to enjoy having them but yeah in order for foliage room I will have to remove some branches.

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Is this too cluttered? I added a plant, a second humidity box, and 5 sticks.

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That looks really great so far! I'd remove maybe one of the sticks and put some more fake foliage. You can sometimes get sturdy fake vines at dollar tree or michaels but double check the materials to make sure they're safe. A lot of people say your hides should be identical but honestly as long as they're the appropriate size (bps like to feel a little hugged so go a teeny bit smaller than you think they need) that's what matters. If you notice them favouring one or the other try swapping sides to make sure it's not a temp issue. If they still favour that hide then it's probably the hide itself they like and you can get another one of that type for them if ya want. There's also tropical mister spray that can bump up your humidity if necessary.

Also kudos for the locking door enclosure type. BPs are escape artists and even with screen clamps I've seen too many cases of them getting out of top screens easily. If I'm gonna get a tank for a snake I prefer either locking doors or a sliding screen with a lock on either side.