Basking, a Myth?

I don't use lights on ball pythons because they are very seclusive and easily stressed snakes. If they have to come out of their hides to seak heat, they will feel vulnerable and may not get the proper thermal regulation they need to grow, digest thier food, etc. Heating pads are the way to go if you ask me. I use the human heat pads from wal-mart (NO auto-shutoff).....they work much better than the so-called "reptile" heating pads often sold at petstores. At least the human pads have different settings (low is usually all you need). I have measured Zoo_Med heat pads that got up to 135 degrees!!! 90 is the hottest for an ideal warm area for a ball python.

[Wizill]

i'm with david on this one. heating pads all the way.

[Ken]

My BP usually spends a lot of time behind or in hides, but today, s/he decided to stretch out and catch some sun (bulb).

It seems that after a good meal, a few days, and a good poop, it's time to stretch out and bask.

For what it's worth, that's what Rex seems to be into.

K

[pimp_n_python]

human heat pads are the way to go because of cost "reptile heat pads" are great if you wanna spend extra money on a thermostat