Ball Python Possible Issue? Need help please
So I have been noticing my snake’s skin has been going white on the top of her rib cage, or I guess back. First it started near her head and now it’s down her back all the way about 9 days later now. She has been eating fine, temps range 95-90 right underneath the hottest part of the tank under the light and at night low 70’s. She has two water bowls on each corner of the tank. Humidity is between 55%-70% at times but mostly between 52-63 Please let me know if there is any issues I need to fix ASAP. Pics of the snake and tank are below.
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Re: Ball Python Possible Issue? Need help please
I put one thermostat in cool corner and another one direct under the main heat light (I have the end under). The screen is 4-5 inch above the vines so I don’t think it’s them but I will lower it down. I have had the snake for 5 months before this happend. The thermostat in the dark at night reads those lower temps so under the night light running which is a smaller one is maybe low 80’s high 70’s. I believe that the temperature changes and lowering the vibe will do it. Anyone else have anything to add?
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I put one thermostat in cool corner and another one direct under the main heat light (I have the end under). The screen is 4-5 inch above the vines so I don’t think it’s them but I will lower it down. I have had the snake for 5 months before this happend. The thermostat in the dark at night reads those lower temps so under the night light running which is a smaller one is maybe low 80’s high 70’s. I believe that the temperature changes and lowering the vibe will do it. Anyone else have anything to add?
I believe you're confusing thermoMETER with thermoSTAT. A thermoMETER only reads the temp while a thermoSTAT regulates the amount of heat the equipment produces. I don't see any thermoSTATS in the picture.
Unfortunately, those stick-on analog thermometers (the dial ones) are incredibly inaccurate as well, so don't rely on those, they can be off by as much as 15°.
Also, I see an incense burner by the enclosure. I hope you're not burning incense there. That smoke is incredibly bad for a snake.
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I don’t burn incense it’s used to push stuff around in the tank when I can find her.
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I don’t burn incense it’s used to push stuff around in the tank when I can find her.
Ok, just making sure. I mean, you could use your hands, or a snake hook if you're afraid of being tagged. In the pic it's covered in incense ash and filthy.
What about the THERMOSTAT situation????
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What’s a better way to control the humidity? I ordered everything else recommended on chewy.