Hello All!

[ReptileQueen]

This week I will be getting my first ball python. I just want to make sure I have everything I need. I will be getting a hatchling so I have currently have a 10 gallon tank, aspen bedding, thermometers, hydrometer, undertank heater, rheostat, ceramic water bowl, and hide. Am I missing anything or doing anything incorrectly. I just want to make sure cause I don't want to hurt my new baby.

[rjks325]

Congratulations on the new baby! I believe you are supposed to have 2 identical hides. One for the 90-95 side and one for the 80-85 side... Good luck
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[Kizerk]

hi! welcome

make sure you have two identical hides placed on the hot/cool spots, since you mentioned a 10 gallon, i assume you're going to have a screen top, if so, make sure you cover a portion of it to up the humidity, and for measuring temps, i reccomend digital thermometers with a probe

[snakedude56]

Hello and welcome! 2 identical hides placed on opposite ends of the enclosure are necesary for a happy, eating ball python. Also if you are planning on using those half logs from a petstore... don't, they don't give your snake enough security with both those open ends. I suggest small plastic bowls with entrance holes cut in them. I got mine at the dollar store for less than 2 bucks and they are perfect. A digital thermometer is always best for reading temps, the dial ones are very innaccurate. Oh yea and when you do get him/her make sure you leave them alone with no handling for a week so that they can get used to their new home. Good luck.

[Amy05]

Welcome and congradulations on your first Ball Python! But, be warned, they are really addicting.
i went through the whole hide problem, you need two. lol.

[tmlowe5704]

welcome to bp.net and enjoy your time here. be sure to take the advice of people here, we have a few large scale breeders and lots of small, hobbyist breeders as well. don't be scared to ask questions or use the search button.

happy herping!

as was already mentioned, don't be surprised to find yourself with 4 or 5 new snakes within the next year

[Laooda]

HOWDY!!!

[cueball]

HOWDY!!!

Welcome

[JLC]

Welcome aboard! :


Seems like folks covered most everything I might have suggested. I'll just add this: Make sure the top is VERY secure. Snakes are amazing escape artists and can squeeze themselves through unbelievably small cracks and spaces.

[Amy05]

welcome to bp.net and enjoy your time here. be sure to take the advice of people here, we have a few large scale breeders and lots of small, hobbyist breeders as well. don't be scared to ask questions or use the search button.

happy herping!

as was already mentioned, don't be surprised to find yourself with 4 or 5 new snakes within the next year

yup...within a few months of coming i've gotten 3 new snakes, which is in addition to my existing snake, and i'm looking for my 5th now. lol.