Hi everyone~

Brand new here and to the snake world in general. In short we just picked up our ball python. Its our "daughters"- after researching many little critters and pets (we already have a dog and cats) She originally wanted a hamster, but after our research, we have arrived at the other end of the food chain

I won't lie, im a little nervous about the new family member. well, not the snake itself, but i've had cats, dogs,birds, rabbits, hamsters, etc. Just never a snake or any reptile. So I want to make sure we do it right.

Our biggest issue so far (& not really an "issue") but its regulating the temp of her terrarium and what are the proper methods of heat and light?. Day vs. night, etc? It seems there is a wide variety of opinions on this issue.
Im very happy to have found this group and to hear what experienced snake owners have to say.

Any other info. for a new BP owner would be GREATLY appreciated. As I said, we just want to make this the best experience for the snake as well as our family.

Thanks!
Lisa

PS. BTW, our little BP seems to have the best personality. Not sure what is "typical", but Others we looked at just coiled up at first. But this one was cruising all over my daughters hands and arms from the beginning. She seems to adjusted to her new home real well