basking over uth?

its probably a matter of opinion but should i have my basking light over his hide/ basking spot. i have my uth under his hide. im worried because he hasnt come out in about 2 days.

You know I have never seen a ball python actually basking. I've seen them sit on top of their hides, but every time I had an over the tank heater they never came out to bask in the light.

Also I'd offset it so that the lamp hits the midground between the warm and cool sides.

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Originally Posted by 0mega9401

its probably a matter of opinion but should i have my basking light over his hide/ basking spot. i have my uth under his hide. im worried because he hasnt come out in about 2 days.

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I wouldn't worry too much.

I don't think a light is necessary if your temps are OK. I'm sure he comes out when you are sleeping ;) BP's spend a lot of time in their hides.

When did he last eat? I ask this because after mine eat they retreat to their hides to digest and I don't see them for a few days :D

Oh and as for a setup:

YouTube - Basic Ball Python Set-Up ( part 1 )

YouTube - Basic Ball Python Set-Up ( part 2 )

thats almost exactly how im doing it. he gets another hopper on saturday so he i think should be out
one more thing how would i totally clean out his cage i used to house a small tegu in there i changed the substrate and clean the glass with windex and lots of waterwhat else could i do ill try to put pics up soon

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thats almost exactly how im doing it. he gets another hopper on saturday so he i think should be out
one more thing how would i totally clean out his cage i used to house a small tegu in there i changed the substrate and clean the glass with windex and lots of waterwhat else could i do ill try to put pics up soon

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I wouldn't recommend using Windex at all :colbert:

I use a bleach solution - 1 Gal of water mixed with 1/4 cup of bleach. An empty CLEAN milk jug works well to store the solution and you can fill up a spray bottle. Spray down the tank with the bleach solution and let it sit for 10-15 minutes, then wipe it dry and rinse with water as many times as necessary - until you can no longer smell bleach. If you smell bleach RINSE IT WITH WATER AGAIN :D
Let it dry completely before putting anything back into the enclosure.

what about the screen i have that exoterra tank with the glass doors
"it was free"

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what about the screen i have that exoterra tank with the glass doors
"it was free"

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Ummm....:weirdface

What about it exactly? lol. You lost me somewhere along the line :rolleyes:

do i have to clean out the screen ??? should i remove the uvb i have in there " i didn't put it in "

I only see my bp come out of her hide when she is hungry. Don't be worried if you don't see your bp for a few days. They love hiding.

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do i have to clean out the screen ??? should i remove the uvb i have in there " i didn't put it in "

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Can't hurt to clean the screen. Just be sure to rinse well. I would definitely remove ALL items in the enclosure prior to cleaning. The light you are referring to...is it "in" the enclosure or above it? Do you have a pic of your set-up that you could post? It would be helpful.