new stuff for my bp?

[ParmleyStyle]

i finally got some money to spend on my bps house. i dont have things like heat lamps and temp regulators or any of that. i deal with plants alot and kinda keep a sense of tempature. here in the southeast has been a little chilly lately and Haze has been in his hide since i fed him a week ago. i have about 50 to spend now, so what is needed?

[JeffJ]

Get a $10 lamp fimmer from Home Depot to regulate the heat, get An accurite temperature guage to start. you need a way to regulate and measure the temps. heat lamps are not a must . but they work for ambient temperature if your having issues. they are cheap $25 should get you a 50 watt bulbe and a good aluminum hood. (50 watts should be more thne enough for a 10-30 gal tank. you may even want to get a dimmer for the heat lamp as well incase it its a little to warm at full wattage.

get some cheat Terricotta dishes (the kinds flower pots siti n so when u water them it dont make a mess) and make your own hides that are tight fitting if you dont already have some...

probably best to explai nwhat you have already and post a few pictures.

[llovelace]

Heating pad with thermostat is a must.

[JeffJ]

Heating pad with thermostat is a must.

i thoguht they had one already. just unregulated but im confused.

[ParmleyStyle]

well i have one hide a large grape wood branch a water bowl and reptibark for substrate, the light on top is a 10in clampable work light with a walmart "grow" bulb. the houseing is 55 gal with a reptile top. i am kinda special when it comes to computers i couldnt figure out how to post this really gnarly pic i took so i ma try to put it in my albums and move it or something.

[stratus_020202]

I have a 55 gal too. Its hard to regulate temps and humidity, but it can be done. The heat pad is a must. Make sure you cover 3/4 of the top of your tank with a wet towel, or plastic wrap. It took me almost a week to get the humidity right. Remember bad humidity will almost always cause a bad shed. I don't use a lamp at all because with that much area it dries it out, but it's probably the bulb i used, not the lamp. I bought a waterfall, which helps a lot. Of course, that would put you over 50. Sorry, i'm not much help. Start with a heat pad and a digital therm to read your temps and humidity. Try the towel, and go from there.

[rabernet]

Hides, thermometer, heat and thermostat - you can't

kinda keep a sense of tempature.

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I'm surprised you didn't have all this before you got the snake?

[JeffJ]

Hides, thermometer, heat and thermostat - you can't .

I'm surprised you didn't have all this before you got the snake?

x2 i had all my stuff a week before i even got my bp.... i tend to set up stuff for any new animal in advance.

[ParmleyStyle]

ok i just got back from my local pet store. i bought a thermometer and humidty dials. a bigger hide. i heat bulb new water dish and a brown mouse. i took him out and placed him in a tub and put the area together then replaced him with his "treat". the other owner fed him two mice every two weeks. is this adequate? i kinda feel like he was underfed and that is why he is "small" or "dwarf" as the previous owner called it. you all are awesome and thanks for your input. i love to get different perspectives on the same thing. i love learning all this new stuff.

[JeffJ]

please post pictures then we al lcan give great advice to you.