simple question

[neur0tix]

i have a setup w/ a 75w lamp on left, with his hide/hut under heat, and his water bowl on cool end, and a buncha twisting branches he climbs on.... is this ok? do i need some kinda night bulb..

also, do i keep the light on 24/7?

[neur0tix]

i just got him tonight... had a snow corn snake but was too skiddish and boring for my personality...

[neur0tix]

[BiggBaddWolf]

Actually for mine I only use a 15 watt bulb, mainly just to light the cages a bit, for heat I use UTH's. And I do not leave my bulbs on 24/7!!

[neur0tix]

whats a UTH?

[neur0tix]

oh the heating pads...... i used those for my corn snake but the people told me that they arent good for b.p's

[BiggBaddWolf]

Belly heat is what BP's need to digest their food, that is what the UTH's give. Actually they really dont NEED light from a lamp on top of their cages, but as I stated I use them with a really low wattage bulb just to light the cages up a bit..

[neur0tix]

do u leave ur heat pad on 24/7?

[BiggBaddWolf]

Yes, and best to use a thermostat to regulate the heat so they dont get too hot and burn your snake!!!!

[bsash]

Well, if you are using a fish tank, or critter cage with a screen top, you might need alow watt heat lamp to keep you ambient air temperatures up. However, if you are using a sealed cage, tub, or a rack system you should not need one. But, yes, under the tank heat mats are what you are supposed to use for ball pythons, but you do need to use a thermostat with them. You could also use a regular heat pad you would use for yourself, just make sure it does not have an automatic safety to shut off.

Good luck with your new ball python, and hope you enjoy it.