Hello and a little first python help

[Crazymonkee]

Yes the lamp shouldn't be in your tank, so misting is absolutely fine and done 9 times out of ten with a tank

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[Kim and Donna]

Trust me the lamps not going anywhere in the tank, especially w/ water being misted. Wouldn,t want this guy to get burned, and second I am of the sound opinion water and anything electric are bad beans when combined. We try to keep general thoughtlessness out of the house and common sense in. These bulbs produce a lot of heat. Regarding the bulbs though, the ceramic is used cue to the high temp of the bulb, correct? Is this the mane reason for cerramic fixtures over anyother type, or are there other reasons?

[Crazymonkee]

The ceramic will get hot but will not melt in the heat as with other material. Using a thermostat will stop the bulb from getting to hot.

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[Kim and Donna]

So I have this foam sealant used for ponds, and in my industry sometimes used to create foam rock for in tank use. Is there any chance this is a safe material to make the hides w/?

[Crazymonkee]

I wouldn't do it, their tank and accessories need to be able to be cleaned and disinfected monthly. It is easier just to use dark Tupperware type containers with an entrance cut in or something like that. Or since it's more of a display tank you can get the ones in stores although they are a lil pricier

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[Naom9Anne]

I personally buy specific reptile hides but many different people use different things for hides. Things as simple as an empty ice cream container with a smooth doorway cut out is more than sufficient. Just remember BP's like to rub when shedding to get that skin off Some people also suggest a third hide (separate from the hot and cold end ones) to be filled with spagnam moss to help with humidity which is useful during the shedding process also. I'm personally getting a third hide made for my girl as her last shed wasn't great due to my humidity not being perfect and the stress of a new home.

I know it seems like a lot but you do learn quickly and with experience. A month ago I had no idea but from the help of the reptile place I got mine from and these lovely people here I feel like I have enough knowledge to give my BP's a happy and healthy home! (and if all else fails I'm sure these guys will keep me right! )

In regard to your comment about child friendly, I have witnessed nothing on this site which would make me think otherwise. The member's are here to help if you ever have a problem and guide you whenever they can!

[trevo]

Its a personal choice, but I have learned that you always want something with a false bottom. If you give them something small enough to fit into that you can't get your hand into to get at them, you won't be able to get at them when you want to. I learned this with a skull candle holder I had. My hand was to big for the holes so I had to wait for Shamo to come out and I got rid of it then and there.

Now i use 2 false bottom rocks, and a piece of cork bark that he loves to hide under.

[Kim and Donna]

Cool, sense I added a hide in there (a temp one) I have not seen him much. You will have to excuse me guys....I am a firm believer in if you know how to research something you know how to do anything. I am also accustom to a much more extreme hobby, full of tank crashes (not mine) sps loosing color, high nutrients and 911 threads on reef forums. But I don't see anything like that here. I keep reading threw post looking for the my pythons going down hill fast, or disease related threads, and not a lot. I am getting the idea that w/ these guys we have plenty of warning (if vigilant) that we will see problems w/ more than enough time to fix them? Of coarse I am reading threw the threads looking for things I can be on the look out for, signs of stress or complete down fall, so if you guys could provide some of that info (because I must not be seeing it) I'd be grateful. We really love Leviathan ( kid named him) and want to be good caretakers.

I was told in an earlier post that not roaming is a good sign???He is staying put in a ball in the hide. I am guessing if he wasn't happy the roaming would be due to searching out a more comfortable place, a obvious sign the set up is right?

I don't think I should be, but experience w/ other animals over the years tells me to be a little concerned.

[Crazymonkee]

He is being a ball python! You won't see him much as long as he has a comfy hide One note tho you should have one on the hot side and the cool side so he can thermoregulate and still feel secure

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[Kim and Donna]

He is being a ball python! You won't see him much as long as he has a comfy hide One note tho you should have one on the hot side and the cool side so he can thermoregulate and still feel secure

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Oh I have been taking notes and you guys have been amazing writing them out for me. You guys know your stuff, keep an eye out for my fish tank thread, you'll like it. So since petco never knows anything (which I kind of planned for) I have done some rearranging and modifying of his home w/ more to come on payday (planned that close just in case too). Don't worry I handled him very little, placing him back in the petco box for a short time. We are using a 65 acrylic tank. It has been modified for ventilation and has the benefit of not loosing heat like glass can, or on the other end, not getting too hot. It also traps the heat very well. This is the tank we think he can spend most his life in (haven't looked up all the inches yet) and he has no job or breeding to attend too so we'd like a display type of set up. The first light is a nightlight red, more heat less light, and the other is one of the blue heat bulbs petco carries. Only plan to run that maybe 4hrs a day though. Sorry still learning, so bare w/ me a little on the lights. I will pick up the dual gauge payday, and will keep a close eye until then. I also made sure to include a temporary hide, but will be picking up 3-4 all a little different for easy of shedding and choice (we all like a little choice). Also I want to fill the tank a little and make it snugy for him. I would like to include a branch, maybe smoothed out, so he can explore when he is not so shy.

Please correct any bad ideas, as we want the best home for him. I have put a blanket over the tank, being careful not to block air flow. Hoping he can get some quite, he is already in a nice low zone for traffic.....