Sheddage?

[Kaorte]

Ball pythons need constant temps. That is why she is burrowing. Get a thermostat.

[I<3Dreamsicles]

I hope your temps are ok without a UTH, that's strange to not use one...

i would use it except i was told to unplug it untill i get a thermostat. SO i did. She still has a 75watt heat lamp the tanks usually fine, at night when the lights off it goes to like 75-80 since my rooms hot normally.

[I<3Dreamsicles]

Ball pythons need constant temps. That is why she is burrowing. Get a thermostat.

I might agree with you except she just started to go under the dish about two days ago. And i havent had the uth on in a while except right after she eats to give her belly heat.

[CoolioTiffany]

Well, normally my BPs poop 2-5 days after being fed. Usually it's around the 3-4 day range, but it can vary sometimes. Sometimes snakes won't even defecate for a few weeks, or maybe a month, or maybe even a day after being fed. It really depends on the snakes because all snakes are different and you will not always expect your snake to defecate a few days after being fed.

As for the shedding, when a snake is going into shed, look for these signs:
-Belly is turning pink
-Scales are rather dull looking
-Eyes becoming a bit cloudy
-Snake is soaking in water dish frequently (though, this doesn't always mean the snake is shedding because there could be a variety of reasons)

Those are the main things you should look for when your snake is going into shed. Sometimes, snakes may become aggressive or a bit nervous when shedding since they can barely see when the eyes are a cloudy/milky blue. That's why it's best to leave your snake alone during shedding, just so you don't get bit if the snake happens to be aggressive during a shed.

[CoolioTiffany]

i would use it except i was told to unplug it untill i get a thermostat. SO i did. She still has a 75watt heat lamp the tanks usually fine, at night when the lights off it goes to like 75-80 since my rooms hot normally.

75F-80F is NOT good for the BP. I've learned this because one of my snakes got RI from room temps being under 85F. Your tank should keep constant temps, so for now until you get a thermostat I recommend getting a dimmer. This will help lower the heat given from the UTH so it does not get so hot in the enclosure. If you do keep the heat source off, keep your room temps at 85F at least for now until you get something to control the heat source.

[Kaorte]

Well, normally my BPs poop 2-5 days after being fed. Usually it's around the 3-4 day range, but it can vary sometimes. Sometimes snakes won't even defecate for a few weeks, or maybe a month, or maybe even a day after being fed. It really depends on the snakes because all snakes are different and you will not always expect your snake to defecate a few days after being fed.

None of my ball pythons have ever pooped 3-4 days after being fed. They go about once a month. I don't think you can say that they "normally" poop after a certain amount of days.

They just go when they want to. That is all there is to it.

[I<3Dreamsicles]

Well, normally my BPs poop 2-5 days after being fed. Usually it's around the 3-4 day range, but it can vary sometimes. Sometimes snakes won't even defecate for a few weeks, or maybe a month, or maybe even a day after being fed. It really depends on the snakes because all snakes are different and you will not always expect your snake to defecate a few days after being fed.

As for the shedding, when a snake is going into shed, look for these signs:
-Belly is turning pink
-Scales are rather dull looking
-Eyes becoming a bit cloudy
-Snake is soaking in water dish frequently (though, this doesn't always mean the snake is shedding because there could be a variety of reasons)

Those are the main things you should look for when your snake is going into shed. Sometimes, snakes may become aggressive or a bit nervous when shedding since they can barely see when the eyes are a cloudy/milky blue. That's why it's best to leave your snake alone during shedding, just so you don't get bit if the snake happens to be aggressive during a shed.

Well ive had her for what almost three weeks i guess and shes gone to the bathroom like 2-3 times. Also her belly didnt turn pink but shes definitively going to shed. Its hard to tell if shes nervous since she always is when I first get her out. Shes not agressive tho. I just moved her to put more water in the bowl.

75F-80F is NOT good for the BP. I've learned this because one of my snakes got RI from room temps being under 85F. Your tank should keep constant temps, so for now until you get a thermostat I recommend getting a dimmer. This will help lower the heat given from the UTH so it does not get so hot in the enclosure. If you do keep the heat source off, keep your room temps at 85F at least for now until you get something to control the heat source.

The temp is supposed to or can drop at night. If it really mattered i would leave my heat lamp on but i guess it *ZAPS* humidity. I would not buy a rheostat and then a thermostat. Rheostats arent even good. The thermostat I would get is the same price as a rheostat by zoomed.
Rheostats can also make it TO HOT when the temp of the room goes up. Which my room does. all the time.

[Kaorte]

Well, you know you need a thermostat so why haven't you gotten one yet?

You should not have a night drop unless you are breeding.

[Elise.m]

I'd suggest reading over the caresheet once or twice, it sounds like you never have and it has alot of good info in there. It's helped me out a few times being a new snake owner, I'm sure it could do the same for you Dream

[I<3Dreamsicles]

Well, you know you need a thermostat so why haven't you gotten one yet?

You should not have a night drop unless you are breeding.

because i have to order one from petsmart.

I'd suggest reading over the caresheet once or twice, it sounds like you never have and it has alot of good info in there. It's helped me out a few times being a new snake owner, I'm sure it could do the same for you Dream

i have, maby not on this site but other ones online. what makes you think i havent read anything?