new ball python

[lisafoster2510]

Hi
This is my first ball python. This is his/her enclosure 18x18x24. I know the height is not needed. As she grows I will have a custom made wood tank. I have digital thermometer/hygrometer, under tank heater, repto bark, 40 watt light 2 feet up. It still is cold in mass, large water dish, large hide shaped like a tree

[lisafoster2510]

She loves to climb into the tree

[psychophobia]

what u use for bedding?it look like it hard to clean.maybe you can use this for display only n put ur snake in another tube.i dont know what others say,just my opinion.

[lisafoster2510]

[lisafoster2510]

I am looking for any type feedack. i want to make sure I do everything right.

[psychophobia]

i really like this pic.so cute........

[psychophobia]

it have a patern that looklike spider..just nice bp.

you said that your bp "always" love to climb the tree,bp dont always do that,almost 80% a day she in her hide.maybe she not comfortable in that tank.try check again your husbandry,what your bedding,hot spot temp,cool spot temp n humidity.

[Johan]

Do you have any regulation on your uth? What are the temps on the top of the substrate on the cold and warm sides? Do you have a hide on the warm and cool side? A ball python should be hiding a lot. If it isn't it is likely stressed. Good luck

[lisafoster2510]

i just put her in the cage today maybe that is why she is checking it out. The tank is 18" x18" should I get one that is 36" now or should I wait. I ordered a thermostat for the uth I had no idea I needed one. right now she is stretched out on the ground looking with her head up looking out of the tank

[lisafoster2510]

My house stays cool at about 65degrees. the side where the hide is is about 80 and about 70 on the cool side humidity is 60% that is from my digital thermometer/hygrometer. I have also ordered a temp gun. I have two hides