Quote Originally Posted by drucebennedict View Post
hai. ^^;
I don't yet have a ball python, however, I'm hoping that'll change soon once I'm able to convince my guardian.
Anyway, I'm terribly confused when it comes to heat sources. I plan on using a large plastic translucent Rubbermaid tub for an enclosure with newspaper for bedding or maybe Astro-Turf [is the turf a good substrate? I've heard it's fabulous from a few, but awful from others]
I planned on purchasing two undertank heating pads for either side and using a ceramic bulb on the left end for the warmer side of the enclosure. Is this alright? I'm not sure if I should keep the bulb burning all day and just adjusting the heating pads when needed...
I wouldnt worry about the ceramic as much as the UTH. I say one Uth covering about a third of the tub hooked up to either a thermostat/rheostat or a dimmer switch. Snakes benefit from belly heat more than a overhead heat source IMO.