Quote Originally Posted by Python004 View Post
Ball pythons are nocturnal and like hiding.
Most ball python owners recommend a heat Matt attached to a thermostat for your python. Thermostats will set you back over £30 for a good one (and you want a good one) whereas heat mats very dependent on the size. Mine was about £13.
If you want a light in your vivarium just so you can see your python, then I would suggest these: Best Light for Ball Python
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