Hi! I just joined, and my name is Steph. I'm getting my first ball python on Tuesday, and I want to make sure I get everything right.
First of all, I'm getting a 2008 normal male, who weighs about 1000 g. I'm having a hard time picturing what size he'll be, so I had to guess when buying his hides.
Heres info about his home: 30 gallon long (12x36), paper towel substrate, a water dish in the middle (however I'm not sure it's big enough for him to sit in?), two hides on opposite sides, which i made from two small overturned wicker baskets. I have some additional plant deco for privacy. I also have a spray bottle for humidity. Unfortunately I don't have a UTH, only a 75w heat lamp. Will switch to UTH with next paycheck. All I need now, I think, are a hydrometer and thermometer. What size mouse/rat do you think a snake of this size would be eating?
Thanks!