Late 09 Male Pastel

[PurplePython]

I think it looks fine, I just wouldn't want the cleaning chore that goes with it

The accurite box should be on the cool end to read that temperature, the probe from the box should stretch over to the hot spot, to read that temperature.

I see nothing wrong with the set up, if the back and sides aren't covered, you might think about doing that, it makes the snake feel more comfortable in an all glass tank.

The snake is a bit difficult to see, dark pictures, and seems to be on the thin side, or is that just the photo, lol?

Even if he is thin, thin snakes can be fed up, just make his home comfortable for him and he will reward you with his eating prowess

I am putting him on a 5 day feeding schedule. I just got him less than a week ago and hes only around 2 months old, so if he is skinny than it must be from the breeder I got him from? I dont know though, because he looks average size to me for his age and I got him from Chicago Reptile House which is considered a great place for BP's and they are known to take good care of their animals.

The first time I fed him, he ate great with no problem. But yeah I already do have the very back covered up.

[PurplePython]

I do like the tank set up what a lucky snake! Most people have a wide temp variant that they prefer for their snakes. Depending on where at in Africa the temps range greatly from below freezing in the mountains (no BP's there) to 122f in the deserts. The average temps for a larger majority of the BP areas is 68-86f. 68-78f in the winter and 78-86f in the summer.

Thanks a lot. Yeah I have the hot spot figured out. It's always between 91-93 on his hot spot, and the ambient air is 80. The humidity is always reading between 55-65 so thats perfect. I am not sure about his cool end but I was told that the normal temperature in my room would be fine for his cool end because he will choose where he needs to go to feel alright.

[NightLad]

Wow! Very nice, that is one lucky snake.

I know you've been doing a lot of research into creating the ultimate and optimal setup for your snake. You are clearly a very dedicated owner with the very best interests of your snakes well-being and comfort in mind.

I use the same fake-plants in my snake's enclosure, and I have a piece of driftwood too. I think everything looks just fantastic! The black background really gives it a nice 'show' presentation, and it will double by making the snake more comfortable.

Thanks for these great pictures. Post more as he grows!

[mr. s]

I think it looks great, and I appreciate someone that has done their research and gotten things right BEFORE getting the snake.

I think it looks fine, I just wouldn't want the cleaning chore that goes with it

For one snake the clean up on this thing will be almost nothing. If you had 10 snakes, yes maybe it could be more to clean up, but even then.....snakes don't make a bigger mess in a tank than a tub. It is only a little bit worse if you have to scrub off a plant or a hide or something. No big deal.

[PurplePython]

Wow! Very nice, that is one lucky snake.

I know you've been doing a lot of research into creating the ultimate and optimal setup for your snake. You are clearly a very dedicated owner with the very best interests of your snakes well-being and comfort in mind.

I use the same fake-plants in my snake's enclosure, and I have a piece of driftwood too. I think everything looks just fantastic! The black background really gives it a nice 'show' presentation, and it will double by making the snake more comfortable.

Thanks for these great pictures. Post more as he grows!

thanks for the comment, and thanks for all the help that you gave me when I was trying so hard to make his setup better.

I will make sure I post more pictures in about 4-5 weeks. I have a feeling hes going to sprout quickly with this 5 day schedule. He ate 2 times already since I have had him and he seams to be doing great!

[PurplePython]

I think it looks great, and I appreciate someone that has done their research and gotten things right BEFORE getting the snake.



For one snake the clean up on this thing will be almost nothing. If you had 10 snakes, yes maybe it could be more to clean up, but even then.....snakes don't make a bigger mess in a tank than a tub. It is only a little bit worse if you have to scrub off a plant or a hide or something. No big deal.

Yeah I had my setup ready for the snake a few days before I got the snake, and I researched a lot to try to find out everything.

I did have to add a few things to his enclosure after I got him though, like identical hides instead of 2 different ones, and I also invested in a lamp dimmer and the reptitemp 500r. But since I added those things, I made sure to leave him alone and not handle him for at least a week. It's been 4 days so far

I can't wait to handle him on Monday, because that will be a little over 7 days since I had to handle him last when I was changing around his setup a little bit.

Thanks for the comment though bud. Any tips and advice or anything would be greatly appreciated if you have anything to thrown in for me