2 concerns about my ball python please help!

[Samzi1123]

I unplugged the under tank heat when I realized that it could burn him without the thermostat, I’m looking for one online now so that I don’t have to worry about him being burnt. If he did get burnt how do I know it’s that and not scale rot?


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[Sunnieskys]

So an uth is on,y for belly heat and not over all air temps. Your heat lamp is for ambient temp. Your hot side temp (measured at the glass without substrate) should read 90. Cool side 80 and ambient air temp 80 as well. So your temps are too low. Grab a jumpstart thermostat on Amazon, an infrared heat gun, and an accurite thermometer/hygrometer.

http://a.co/5ObqPwQ jumpstart
http://a.co/8Gy0WEJ temp gun
Http://a.co/gvwQvRV accurite

[Samzi1123]

So an uth is on,y for belly heat and not over all air temps. Your heat lamp is for ambient temp. Your hot side temp (measured at the glass without substrate) should read 90. Cool side 80 and ambient air temp 80 as well. So your temps are too low. Grab a jumpstart thermostat on Amazon, an infrared heat gun, and an accurite thermometer/hygrometer.

http://a.co/5ObqPwQ jumpstart
http://a.co/8Gy0WEJ temp gun
Http://a.co/gvwQvRV accurite

Thank you so much! I’ll order that now!


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[Joelgriz8124]

Be sure to regulate and keep an eye on ur uth even with a thermostat . I had a cheap petco thermostat fail on me and resulting in my bumbled bee gettting burned really bad (he completely recovered but I was scared). That’s why I have extra thermometers in my tanks to make sure my herpstat is working to exactly what I set it for. Herpstats are cool because they have alarms that will go off if ur temps drop too high or too low as well. A little expensive but worth it if you can save for one while using a cheaper on in the meantime .


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[Ronniex2]

No I don’t have a thermostat. It’s on my list but I haven’t had a chance to get one yet.


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01 from someone who just had an issue with a faulty thermostat... invest in a good 1 and set up a vet visit!! This is not a horrible situation but you do need more professional advice and from a hands on expert that can offer you the proper diagnosis and give you some treatment...

but 1st and not after you buy your snake you need a reliable thermostat, these guys on here can help you... Just type in thermostat in the search and you will find many conversations that may help you narrow down a perfect match for your needs. but please get that taken care of, these animals have no defense when we take responsibility for them.

Good luck and hope (s)he gets well soon!!!

[Samzi1123]

01 from someone who just had an issue with a faulty thermostat... invest in a good 1 and set up a vet visit!! This is not a horrible situation but you do need more professional advice and from a hands on expert that can offer you the proper diagnosis and give you some treatment...

but 1st and not after you buy your snake you need a reliable thermostat, these guys on here can help you... Just type in thermostat in the search and you will find many conversations that may help you narrow down a perfect match for your needs. but please get that taken care of, these animals have no defense when we take responsibility for them.

Good luck and hope (s)he gets well soon!!!

Thank you! I have a thermostat on the way now! I got the air temps up on both sides and I am keeping a close eye on him for any changes. Due to recent unforeseen circumstances I cant afford to take him to the vet right now so I researched how to treat scale rot at home and I have started that process. Hopefully he responds well and heals up.


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