Hey.. my names Christoper (Chris for short) and I'm in Maryland and buyin my ball in about 11 hours.
I'd first like to say that ball-pythons.net has been a huge resouce for my in my decision to get a BP. I've had several friends that had balls out in AZ when i was goin to tech school and now i'm finally gettin my own.
She's a 5-6 month old almost normal coloring, but just a little darker than most of the ones i've seen. (I'll get digital pics asap to post up here if anyone wants to see her).
Just wondering if anyone has any advice for a beginner. I've got a 20 gallon tank with astroturf (perks of working for Lowe'sfree stuff)... a water bowl about 1 1/2 tiimes her size that fits perfect in the one side of the tank, a fake rock/log thing for her to climb on and around, and a hide box. Got a heatin pad under the tank and its averaging around 82-86 degrees on high and 78-83 on medium settings. I'll be gettin a red light tommorow when i pick her up for a top source of heat. And the tank is near a window (about 5 feet across from it, but still where the sunlight can handle the day/night routine and add a little basking heat). Anything I'm missin or anything u think I should change? Please
YOu guys know more about them then I do.
I look forward to learning more and participating on the siteThanks again.
-Chris
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