Quote Originally Posted by rabernet View Post
Actually, you don't want to use pine as a bedding and fir is a type of pine. If you haven't opened it yet - return it and get apsen instead. Cedars and pines can be toxic to ball pythons because of the oils in them.



You don't need any lamps, under tank heaters are preferable (controlled with thermostats so that they don't overheat). Ball pythons need belly heat to aid in digestion. Most people use the lamps to help supplement heating, but belly heat is preferred. Lamps tend to suck most of the humidity out of the enclosure.

Good luck with your new baby!

i'm sorry, but i think you should retract this statement as it is false