need bp care sheet/supply list

[sarahlovesmiike]

List:

10 Gal (If the snake is a Baby.) Think about using a tub instead of a tank, your snake will thank you. They keep humidity and heat EXTREMELY well
Cage Clips (You need at least 2.)
Cage Lid (If the cage didn't come with one.)
Water Dish (Big enough for your Snake to soak in.) BPs don't generally soak unless there is an underlying health issue
AspenYou could also use newspaper or paper towel
2 Thermometers w/ probes
Acurite Thermometer/Hygrometer (You can find this in the Home & Garden section at Wal-Mart. Or some were online.) These are usually found in the DIY section at Wal Mart
Hide (Make sure its a nice tight fit for your Snake.)
Thermostat MUST HAVE IF YOU ARE USING A UTH
Under Tank Heater
LampDon't bother if you can keep the ambient temps up without it
75 Watt Red Heat LampDon't bother if you can keep the ambient temps up with out it, they suck the humidity out and cause bad sheds

Here are instructions on how to get every thing setup.

Once you have all of the Supply's flip the 10 Gal tank upside down and find were you want to put your UTH (Under Tank Heater) read the directions on how to put it on. Once you have the UTH on tape the Thermostats Probe directly onto the UTH so the probe is touching the UTH. Once you have that all done flip the tank right side up and tape the the first Thermometers Probe directly on the UTH but on the inside of the tank. Once that is complete wire the cord up the tanks glass side and tape the cord right at the top so its a nice tight cord so the snake can't get tangled in it. Ok, now you can put the Aspen in. Make sure theirs a couple inches of Aspen evenly throughout the cage. Put the hide right above the UTH make sure the Thermometer Probe is right under the hide and don't worry it won't bother you snake if you put enough Aspen in. Find out were you wan't to put your water dish and put it in the cage. Ok, now its time to put the other Thermometer in, its the same step as before but this time the probe is going to be mounted to the side of the glass but on the opposite side of the the tank from were the hide is. Use the suction cup the Thermometer came with and suction cup the probe to the glass on the inside and make the cord tight as you did for the UTH Thermometer Cord. Ok, now its time to get the Acurite Thermometer/Hygrometer into the cage and working. Get it all setup so it shows the temps and humidity. Once that is complete pull the cord the probe is connected to off. On the back of the Acurite Thermometer/Hygrometer there is a place to put a suction cup get a suction cup and put it on the Acurite Thermometer/Hygrometer and mount it to the glass inside the cage (On the same side the hide is on.). Now all you have to do is put your snake in, put the lid on get the cage clips on and then put the lamp on top. Put the lamp on the opposite side the Hide is on. Also before you put your snake in make sure you have the temps and humidity at the correct setting. Feel free to add plants..ect just don't make it to cramped since its only a 10 Gal tank.

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...ight=tub+setup
^^Really good thread for setting up a tub. They are much cheaper, easier to clean, more secure, and hold heat and humidity perfectly with little to no maintenance

When you look for your thermostat, which you MUST buy, have a look at this one