Hello,
I got a ball pythong as my first snake and did not knwo what i was doing at first. Had lack of things to start with but i think i am to the point were i might be alright with what i have now. I just want some outside opinions ill try to get some pictures up if i can.
I am really not sure how old he is and not really sure if the vendor was right about the sex. He is full grown (a little over 4ft) and has not grown much since i got him last April. His set up right now consist of:
-ceramic heat bulb
-moonlight bulb
-red heat bulb
-zoo med light hood with day light bulbs and one night bulb (timer built in)
-a big corner water bowl
-smaller water dish right under heat lamp (water is replace daily and clean once a week)
-rove cave
-branch
-astro turf (basicly outdoor carpet)
-2 temp digital gages on each end of tank stuck to glass close to floor
-1 hygrometer by the rock cave
-all of this is in a 40gal long glass tank with lockable top
-80-82day on one size 86-88 on other , night-75-78 one side 80-82 other
-humidity is around 45-50% (not sure if gage is very effective)

Now my main question is do i need a under tank heater?
i hear many people say i need it, but the temp is quite controlable without one plus i have him on a plactic table.
Any sugestions onchanges i should consider

Another question that might have something to do with the others is my ball has not eaten in almost 3 1/2 months now. He still has good size to him though and his last meal was a larger size rat. Could this still be hibernation?

I would be very thankful for as much advice as possible please.

Thanks,
-Bryan