How to set up a PVC cage (AP T8) With Pictures!

[Rob]

So you can leave these on at night and it wont affect the sleep cycle??

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I keep mine on 24/7 with no issues.

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[The Serpent Merchant]

Another question...I started adding the cage and supplies last night to purchase but then got to thinking.....how can you see the snakes at night if you only have the florescent lights? I am guessing you need the 8 in screen cut out X2 to use with divider???

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No screens required, the fluorescent lights are installed inside the cage. AP installs a single light in the center of the cage:



When dividing the cage that mounting position won't work so you need 2 lights:





I have my lights on 12 hours a day, then turn them off for 12 hours. I have my timers set so the lights are on from 10 AM - 10 PM. If I need to see inside the cages after 10 PM I jut manually turn on the lights.

[BrandyL1193]

Okay so there is my question......I am a night owl and my snake only comes out at night...I like to sit and watch him move around....but wont be able to do that if the lights are off 12 hours at night.....currently I use a blue light on top of his exo terra.....

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[BrandyL1193]

And I dont want to disrupt his day/night cycle.....so is it true I could leave them on at night?

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[Mr. Misha]

Okay so there is my question......I am a night owl and my snake only comes out at night...I like to sit and watch him move around....but wont be able to do that if the lights are off 12 hours at night.....currently I use a blue light on top of his exo terra.....

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If you want to watch them at night you can always install LED lights that you can change the color. BPs dont see the color red so if you want to observe them, you can change the color and enjoy. Here's the link to the thread: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=210139

Keeping a normal light on all day/night might stress out the animal. Also, snakes "see" green and yellow pretty well so there's a possibility that that can also see blue. However, they cannot see the color red.

Here's the light study just in case you're interested: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=208992



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[sopa]

Yes, you can definitely have one female in a T8 very easily.

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thank you very much!! this thread has been so helpful.

[The Serpent Merchant]

Okay so there is my question......I am a night owl and my snake only comes out at night...I like to sit and watch him move around....but wont be able to do that if the lights are off 12 hours at night.....currently I use a blue light on top of his exo terra.....

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It really doesn't matter what 12 hours the lights are on, as long as they are on 12 and off 12. If you wanted you could have the lights on from 3 PM - 3 AM or any other 12 hour interval.

I've messed around with day/night cycles and found that it really isn't necessary for BP's. Most people keep them in dark tubs 24/7. I wouldn't recommend leaving the lights on 24/7 but anything else is fine. I know some people whip just turn the lights on when they want to view the snake, and the rest of the tome keep the cage dark.

[mvptext1]

Hello Aaron,

Which one of the reptile basics heat panels would you recommend for the T8?

Thanks for your help

[CORBIN911]

And I dont want to disrupt his day/night cycle.....so is it true I could leave them on at night?

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Just buy a stick on LED strip blue/red or multi color one that changes and install it, drill a hole for code to get through and stick on top and your set!

[Mr. Misha]

Hello Aaron,

Which one of the reptile basics heat panels would you recommend for the T8?

Thanks for your help

Im not Aaron, but i'd suggest getting an 80 watt RHP for a T8. You can use the 40 watt on each side if you decide to split the cage in two.

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